With the 2010 NIT Season Tip-Off scheduled for November 15th, it is time to count down the Top 25 of hardwood nation. 2009-10 Result: 25-10 (12-6 Missouri Valley Conference) lost to Nevada 74-70 in the first round of the N.I.T. Coach: Gregg Marshall 247-129 13 years (53-46 three seasons at Wichita State). Nine Shockers have earned paychecks in the N.B.A. Wichita … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Countdown | #23 Wichita State
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Pre-Season Countdown| #24 Richmond
With the 2010 NIT Season Tip-Off scheduled for November 15th, it is time to count down the Top 25 of hardwood nation. 2009-'10 Result: 26-9 (13-3 Atlantic 10) lost to St. Mary's 80-71 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Coach: Chris Mooney 102-91 six years (84-80 five years at Richmond). Two Spiders have crawled the hardwood of the N.B.A.: Johnny Newman and … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Countdown| #24 Richmond
Pre-Season Countdown | #25 Syracuse
With the 2010 NIT Season Tip-Off scheduled for November 15th, it is time to count down the Top 25 of hardwood nation. 2009-'10 Result: 30-5 (15-3 Big East) lost to Butler 63-59 in the West Region semi-final. Coach: Jim Boeheim 829-293 (34 seasons on "The Hill"). Thirty-four SU alums have laced them up in the N.B.A. including current players Carmelo Anthony, Jonny … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Countdown | #25 Syracuse
CBB Splinters | 9/15/10
By Paul Casey Gotham The chill in the air means one thing: basketball season is near. Ah yes, snow on the ground in the northeast means heat in the gyms. It won't be long. The grandfather clock will chime midnight, and the high tops will hit the hardwood. Here are a few topics to get us salivating. Familiar faces in new places When official team practices begin, a few … [Read more...] about CBB Splinters | 9/15/10
College Basketball Splinters | April 13, 2010
By Paul Gotham John Wall, Antoine Walker and Joe Strummer 'Tis the season to figure out who is staying and who is leaving. Wait! Is that a Clash song I hear you humming? That's right - "Should I stay, or should I go?" Click here to get Sports Illustrated's most recent list of 2010 NBA draft early entries. The list is still growing. CBS's Gary Parrish is … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | April 13, 2010