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 #65 Wichita State Shockers: College Basketball 111 in 111
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2011 Puerto Rico Tip-Off Preview and Predictions
It’s not even Feast Week and the pre-season tournament is upon us. The 2011 Puerto Rico Tip-Off begins today and has somewhat of a watered down field since teams like Purdue, Maryland, and Colorado are going through a transition period. Here are my predictions and what to look for during the four day tourney. Click on the school's name for an in-depth season preview. … [Read more...] about 2011 Puerto Rico Tip-Off Preview and Predictions
#38 Wichita State Shockers: 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 #38 Wichita State Shockers: College Basketball 111 in 111
NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch (2/22/11)
With two weeks left in the regular season, we are hitting the stretch run of the college basketball season and teams are trying to improve their resume and pick up some key wins to help their NCAA Tournament hopes. Here are some crucial games this week that have bubble teams matching head-to-head that could ultimately make or break their chances of being selected for the Field … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch (2/22/11)
Maui Invitational Preview: Michigan State’s Tourney to Lose
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: #46 Wichita State Shockers
Despite making the Sweet 16 last season and winning back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference titles, Northern Iowa will not be the favorite this season. That distinction belongs to Wichita State who only loses one key player from a year ago. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors. Click here if you missed … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #46 Wichita State Shockers