There are three mid-majors who have been consistently winning big: Gonzaga, Wichita State and VCU, and yet surprisingly retaining their head coaches. If they continue with the same coaches can they blossom into traditional prominence? You might be wondering has anyone ever built a program in recent decades from a non-traditional power and taken them […]
Top 10 John Calipari Coached Players
Whether they love him, hate him, respect him or loathe him, most basketball fans have a strong opinion about John Calipari. To some he is a blatant cheater. Someone who doesn’t deserve to coach any NCAA team, let alone the University of Kentucky. And yet to others he is a great head coach and motivator […]
Leading Candidates for Number 1 Seeds
There are six teams currently that appear like the lead horses for this season’s top tickets to the big dance. Those schools are: Kentucky, Gonzaga, Wisconsin, Virginia, Arizona, and Kansas. Those who seem to be still in it, but a step back from the pack are: Duke, Louisville, Texas, Villanova, and Notre Dame. Yet, you […]
Blown Call Series: February 1, 2015
Jay Bilas of ESPN sums it all up on a dunk shot by Ohio State forward Sam Thompson that is stolen away by the zebras. (Video Courtesy of ESPN.com)
The Rise of Irish Hoops
I not ashamed to tell you that for the last few seasons we have watched some nice Notre Dame (20-2, 8-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) teams, that usually fizzled in the big games, and quickly exited the post-season. It was always apparent Mike Brey could coach, but he never seemed to quite get enough difference makers […]
Applause for Coach K
As I write this Mike Krzyzewski’s total win count is 999. It is the NCAA Men’s record and it is going to keep growing for a few years. He will be the first to go beyond 1,000. We could sit and compare numbers with all of the other Hall of Fame coaches, but the only […]
NCAA is Kentucky unbeatable?
Everyone is asking the following questions these days: Is Kentucky unbeatable? Can they win all 40games? What are the odds Kentucky can win it all and go undefeated? Let’s take an in depth look at the wild and still unbeaten ride they have had thus far and especially how the King ‘Cats have faced SEC […]
ACC Experiments with a 30 Second Shot Clock
Article first posted on Get More Sports Would a thirty second shot clock make college basketball more exciting? The Atlantic Coast Conference is experimenting with a shorter time clock this season, as the conference unveiled a 30-second clock on ACC courts during the preseason. It has been reported that ACC Coaches and Athletic Directors wanted […]
NCAA Basketball Stock Reports: Bears and Bulls
Article first posted on Get More Sports Duke Blue Devils (8-0) Everyone has already bought into Kentucky, but have you watched Duke play yet? What a stunning mix of experience and gifted freshmen. Playmaker Tyus Jones and Big man Jahlil Okafor have joined up with Junior talents: Sulaimon and Jefferson. There are key reserves for […]
Top Five Surging NCAA Basketball Players
Article first posted on Get More Sports Frank Kaminsky — 7 ft senior center — Wisconsin Badgers Kaminsky’s game is comparable to the long-time NBA star, Pau Gasol: deft passing, long-range shooting, shot-blocking, low-post moves, and the athletic ability to get up and down the floor. Is he a future NBA 1st rounder? Most definitely. […]