Typical NCAA Tournament teams like Kentucky, Purdue, and Texas should have bounce back seasons next year and vie for a spot in the Big Dance. Here are five teams that missed out on the NCAA Tournament but should make a splash next season. Here are five NCAA Tournament teams likely to regress next season. … [Read more...] about Five non-NCAA Tournament teams likely to dance next year
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Big East/SEC Challenge Preview and Predictions
With the exodus of Big East teams leaving for the ACC, this is going to be the final year that the Big East/SEC Challenge will have such star power. The three day event tips off tonight and here is a preview including my brilliant, insightful predictions. … [Read more...] about Big East/SEC Challenge Preview and Predictions
#90 Vanderbilt Commodores: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #90 Vanderbilt Commodores: College Basketball 111 in 111
5 NCAA Tournament teams likely to take a step back next season
With graduation, players leaving early for the NBA Draft, and transfers galore; college basketball teams are experiencing more year-by-year turnover than ever before. Here are five teams who made the 2012 NCAA Tournament this season but will likely take a step back next year and have their work cut out for them if they want to return to the Big Dance. … [Read more...] about 5 NCAA Tournament teams likely to take a step back next season
Big East/SEC Challenge Preview and Predictions
Unlike the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, The Big East/SEC Challenge is still in its infant stages. There is a new format this season as the battle of power conferences increases to a twelve-game schedule with teams playing host for each game rather than meeting at a neutral site which has been the case the past four years. Since the SEC is a 12-team conference, four Big East teams … [Read more...] about Big East/SEC Challenge Preview and Predictions
#9 Vanderbilt Commodores: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #9 Vanderbilt Commodores: College Basketball 111 in 111
Puerto Rico Tip-Off Preview
The pre-season college basketball tournament season is upon us and The Sports Bank is your home for in-depth previews to get your Feast Week watching ready. The Puerto Rico Tip-Off begins Thursday and features an eight-team field including North Carolina, West Virginia, Vanderbilt, and Minnesota. Here are my predictions and what to look for during the four day tourney. By: … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico Tip-Off Preview
99 in 99: #35 Vanderbilt Commodores
I have Vanderbilt ranked fifth out of the six SEC East teams. That is not as much a slight to Vandy as it is a testament to how tough that division will be this season. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days ranks the 72 power conference teams and top 27 mid-major programs. Click here if you missed teams #36-#99. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #35 Vanderbilt Commodores