This NCAA Southeast match-up features two teams with contrasting styles, as a trip to the Sweet Sixteen is on the line at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. #7 Temple Owls (26-7/ 14-2 A10) vs. #2 San Diego State Aztecs (33-2/14-2 MWC) PROBABLE STARTERS: San Diego State F - #4 Malcolm Thomas (6‐9 220 Sr) F -#15Kawhi Leonard (6‐7 225 So ) G -#22Chase Tapley(6‐2 … [Read more...] about Temple vs. San Diego State thread
The Outside World – 3/18/11
The Outside World The Outside World is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. - Winning a championship is undoubtedly a difficult task. There are many great teams whose legacies may unfairly be seen through the negative light of having failed at that goal. As Vijay Shravah reminds us, sometimes just being consistently good is a … [Read more...] about The Outside World – 3/18/11
A10 Championship Ticker – Dayton vs. Richmond
The 35th annual Atlantic 10 tournament continues with the Championship final between Dayton and Richmond. Reporting live from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you scores, stats, analysis, and insights. We might even get a quote or two from players or coaches. Grab a seat on the Pine for the game. Come … [Read more...] about A10 Championship Ticker – Dayton vs. Richmond
A10 Semi-final Ticker – Richmond vs. Temple
The 35th annual Atlantic 10 tournament continues with a semi-final matchup between Richmond and Temple. Reporting live from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you scores, stats, analysis, and insights. We might even get a quote or two from players or coaches. Grab a seat on the Pine for the day. Come early. Stay late. … [Read more...] about A10 Semi-final Ticker – Richmond vs. Temple
A10 Semi-finals ticker – St. Joseph’s vs. Dayton
The 35th annual Atlantic 10 tournament continues with a semi-final matchup between St. Joseph and Dayton. Reporting live from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you scores, stats, analysis, and insights. We might even get a quote or two from players or coaches. Grab a seat on the Pine for the day. Come early. Stay late. … [Read more...] about A10 Semi-finals ticker – St. Joseph’s vs. Dayton