Leading up to the 2009 NIT Season Tip Off on November 16th, Pickin' Splinters will be counting down the top 25 of the college hardwood nation. '08 '09 Results: 23 - 12 (9 - 7 Big 12) Lost to Duke in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, 74 - 69. Coach: Rick Barnes 247 - 93 (10 years at Texas) 449 - 227 (21 years) Key Returners: Damion James - 15.4ppg, … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #3 Texas
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The tired life of a shooting guard
by Paul Casey Gotham About five minutes into last week's A10 match-up between Temple and Xavier it became apparent what the Musketeers planned on the defensive end: go ahead and try to beat us. Just don't expect any yuletide greetings. Temple's leading scorer, Dionte Christmas came in averaging 20.5 per game including outbursts of 21 against Kansas, 30 vs. LaSalle, 27 … [Read more...] about The tired life of a shooting guard
Tale of the tape: #7 Texas at Arkansas
By: Paul Casey Gotham Setting: SUHHHHH-WEEEEEEEETTT!!! It's a Big 12 / SEC matchup at Bud Walton Arena on the campus of the University of Arkansas when Rick Barnes brings his 11-2 Texas Longhorns to Fayetville to square off with John Pelphrey's Razorbacks who enter tonight's game 11-1. Plot: It's one last non-conference game for these two combatants. The Longhorns … [Read more...] about Tale of the tape: #7 Texas at Arkansas