By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- As a player, Derek Kellogg won plenty of basketball games. He helped the Massachusetts Minutemen to more than 100 victories during his four-year career. As a coach he has shown the ability to remain patient through a rebuilding process. That's why when the fifth-year head man at UMass offers an optimistic view of the upcoming season, it's … [Read more...] about Chaz Williams and UMass ready to take the next step
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Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Atlantic (Part One)
By Joe Manganiello 5. Toronto Raptors (’11-’12 record: 23-43) Best Player: In some ways, the Raptors best player is former lottery pick DeMar DeRozan, who could be on the cusp of stardom entering his fourth season. In other ways, it is newcomer Kyle Lowry, coming off the heels of his best season as a professional. The most important piece to the puzzle, however, will … [Read more...] about Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Atlantic (Part One)
Woods looks to elevate Morehead State
By Ronak Patel Sean Woods didn’t mince words at his introductory press conference in mid May when he was unveiled as the 13th men’s basketball head coach in Morehead State University basketball history. He wants to make the Eagles “the Gonzaga of the South.” To that end, Woods, the acclaimed member of the “Unforgettables” 1992 Kentucky East Regional final team, takes … [Read more...] about Woods looks to elevate Morehead State
Six games that will mean a whole lot (no promises) come playoff time: Part One
By Joe Manganiello The NBA released next season’s schedule last week, and the world’s many different NBA fans all chose to celebrate in different ways. We all have friends who memorize their favorite team’s schedule, then coordinate their own work … [Read more...] about Six games that will mean a whole lot (no promises) come playoff time: Part One
2012 Olympics: Why shouldn’t Anthony Davis play more?
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Going into these Olympics, the buzz word around the US men's basketball team has been "small ball." Coach Krzyzewski would bring his Duke-brand of free-flowing offense and a 4-out, 1-in system that would actually benefit the Americans' personnel. How could anyone blame him? He doesn't have perhaps the world's most dominant center, Dwight Howard, … [Read more...] about 2012 Olympics: Why shouldn’t Anthony Davis play more?