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Who Really Thought the UConn Huskies Would Get Here?

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The Connecticut Huskies have quietly been the surprise of the season. Butler and VCU are the surprises of the tournament, yes, but no one expected this out of Connecticut.  This season has been full of surprises, but there hasn’t been one bigger than the progression of the Connecticut Huskies. The team went through the Jim Calhoun recruiting violations and his possible … [Read more...] about Who Really Thought the UConn Huskies Would Get Here?

Big East Tournament Preview and Predictions

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15 games in five days.  Ladies and gentlemen, that is the Big East Tournament.  Some think it is more difficult to win the BET than it is the NCAA Tournament.  With ten, possibly eleven tourney teams from the conference, that theory could actually be true this season.  Here is a preview and my predictions for the 2011 Big East Tournament which tips-off Tuesday morning. By: … [Read more...] about Big East Tournament Preview and Predictions

Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1/18/11)

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In my most recent bracketology, 11 Big East teams made the NCAA Tournament projections.  It is not a crazy thought right now especially since nine teams are ranked in the AP Top 25.  Of course, once the season plays out and teams start to beat up on each other, a couple of those teams will struggle and take themselves out of the conversation like happens every year.  Here are … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1/18/11)

Big East Basketball Power Rankings (12/26/10)

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Big East hoops action tips off with a behemoth battle on Big Monday when pre-season conference favorite Pitt hosts one of the surprise teams in the country and their Player of the Year breakout star, Kemba Walker of UConn.  Oh, and so much for this being a down year in the conference as five of the top nine ranked teams in the country call the Big East home.  Here are my Big … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings (12/26/10)

Maui Invitational Preview: Michigan State’s Tourney to Lose

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Break out the Hawaiian shirts...  The Maui Invitational always seems to be the cream of the Thanksgiving tournament crop and this year is no different as three top fifteen teams headline the field including second ranked Michigan State and the once again young, but talented Kentucky Wildcats. The Invite will expand to 12 teams next season featuring 23 games, 11 of which are … [Read more...] about Maui Invitational Preview: Michigan State’s Tourney to Lose

99 in 99: #52 UConn Huskies

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2009-2010 was a tough year for UConn.  Head coach Jim Calhoun missed seven games of the season due to medical reasons and despite boasting a very talented roster, the Huskies ended up being one of the most disappointing teams in the country.  Now UConn faces the challenge of avoiding an uncharacteristic back-to-back disappointing seasons. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #52 UConn Huskies