by Paul Gotham Surely Maryland junior, Greivis Vasquez, has watched the movie Hoosiers. Even though the classic 'David vs. Goliath' tale graced the big screen more than a decade before the 6'6" guard was born, it is on the required viewing list for every basketball player. Right? Assuming he fulfilled his requirements for entry into the basketball brotherhood, Vasquez would … [Read more...] about Grievis Vasquez is no Norman Dale
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Tale of the tape: Xavier at L.S.U.
by Paul Casey Gotham Setting: The Pete Maravich Assembly Center is the scene for this pivotal non-conference matchup as Sean Miller's #15 Xavier Musketeers (16-2 / 5-0) travel south to take on Trent Johnson's Louisiana State University Tigers (15-3 / 3-1). Plots: LSU rides a 17-game home-winning streak into the contest. The Tigers are coming off an 81-57 triumph over … [Read more...] about Tale of the tape: Xavier at L.S.U.
Make mine an upset special
by Paul Casey Gotham Our scene opens in a non-descript diner somewhere in Midwest United States. It's the breakfast hour, and like so many roadside establishments there is an apparent purpose to the movements of all in the restaurant. Hosts, waitresses, and cooks all temper their movements so that customers may continue on their way. Despite the din of silverware … [Read more...] about Make mine an upset special
NCAA Hoops: Observations and some not-so-surprising upsets
by Paul Casey Gotham College hoops provided a premier hunker-down event yesterday filled with drama, 'upsets', and intrigue. Observations: Points are starting to become more difficult to come by. Yeah conference play has that way about it. Wake Forest and Clemson both entered yesterday's ACC battle of the undefeated averaging over 80 points per game. The final score: … [Read more...] about NCAA Hoops: Observations and some not-so-surprising upsets
Tale of the tape: Wake Forest at Clemson
by Paul Gotham Setting: The Demon Deacons pay a visit to Littlejohn Coliseum for a Top Ten matchup between undefeateds as #2 Wake Forest (15-0 / 2-0) takes on #10 Clemson (16-0 / 2-0) in an ACC battle. Plots: On paper the teams boast similar resumes. Both average over 80 points per game. Wake Forest is 51.2% from the field including 34.1% from the arc and 69.9% from the … [Read more...] about Tale of the tape: Wake Forest at Clemson