By Ian Levy The Outside World is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. - The Pacers made 20 of 21 from the field during the 3rd Quarter of Tuesday's game against Denver. Anyone want to watch all 20 made baskets back to back? - Here's a photo break down of Toronto's defensive "system." If you have stomach problems or are … [Read more...] about The Outside World – 11/12/10
Archives for November 2010
Casual Friday
by Wally They way things are going, it won't be long before Cam Newton is named as a co-conspirator in the JFK assassination. Chances are that he wasn't stationed in the book depository though, given his reputation for not doing his own studying ... but some folks have come forward claiming he was seen on the grassy knoll that tragic day. Anyway, as this drama unfolds, … [Read more...] about Casual Friday
Pre-Season Countdown | #1 Duke
2009-10 Result: 35-5 (13-3 ACC) won the natinal title. Coach: Mike Krzyzewski 868-279 35 seasons (795-220 30 seasons in Durham). Fifty-one Blue Devils have played in the National Basketball Association including currently Shane Battier, Carlos Boozer, Elton Brand, Luol Deng, Chris Duhon, Mike Dunleavy, Gerald Henderson, Grant Hill, Dahntay Jones, Corey Maggette, Josh … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Countdown | #1 Duke
Pre-Season Countdown | #2 Michigan State
2009-10 Result: 28-9 (14-4 Big Ten) lost to Butler, 52-50 in the national semi-final Coach: Tom Izzo 364-146 - 15 seasons in East Lansing. Thirty-seven Spartans have worn uniforms in the National Basketball Association. Current Spartans in the Association include Maurice Ager, Charlie Bell, Shannon Brown, Morris Peterson, Zach Randolph and Jason Richardson. The … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Countdown | #2 Michigan State
Who Am I? | 11/10/10
By Paul Casey Gotham ****Remember, try this without research. That is, make like Wally and release your inner James Joyce. Show us your stream of consciousness as you try to decipher the answer. Who says the mark of a great player is the number of championship teams he plays on? I have read all of your comments here on the Pine extolling the virtues of championships. Or, … [Read more...] about Who Am I? | 11/10/10