By Paul Casey Gotham It is that time again. Let’s hear from you readers. We had another week of stellar performances. Pick the ONE (1), UNE, UNO that stands out to you, and tell us a story. Jimmer Fredette gets my POTW. Who says talk is cheap. After being taunted by UNLV's Tre'von Willis, Fredette let his play do the talking. BYU's Player-of-the-Year candidate went … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week | 1/3-1/9
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Fredette’s memory loss keys BYU victory over UB
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- More than 5,800 fans packed Alumni Arena on the campus at the University of Buffalo anticipating an All-American performance. The UB Bulls nearly stole the show. All-American Jimmer Fredette recovered from a sluggish first half scoring 28 of his game-high 34 points after the break to lead the 16th-ranked BYU Cougars over the University of … [Read more...] about Fredette’s memory loss keys BYU victory over UB
West Shows A Flair For The Ironic
By Paul Gotham Who says the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee doesn't have a sense of humor. Judging by the pairings in the West Region, Dan Guerrero and his gang shared a few laughs while putting together the bracket. Consider this - how many at-large teams have 12 losses AND made it to the tournament in front of the team they most recently fell to? The answer is … [Read more...] about West Shows A Flair For The Ironic
College Basketball Splinters | December 30,2009
By Paul Gotham Taking the mid out of mid-major A quick glance at recent victories by 'mid'-majors over the 'majors.' Xavier 89 LSU 65 Kenny Frease made good on a first career start with 12 points and seven rebounds. Terrell Holloway led the way with 20. Jamel McLean picked up the double-double off the bench with 10 points and 10 boards. The Musketeers out-rebounded … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | December 30,2009