By Paul Gotham That shook the bushes Whew! What do you get when you mix four overtime games, with three double-digit seeds advancing to the Sweet 16, and 10 games decided by three points or less? Oh wait...I forgot to add in there - 11 different conferences represented in the Regional Semi-finals. What do you get? The greatest show on earth, that's what you … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | March 22, 2010
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College Basketball Splinters | February 3, 2010
By Paul Gotham Don't sweat the small stuff... ...unless you lose a conference game in overtime, at home. Preparation for a basketball game does not get much more basic than free throw box outs. Defensive players wait for the shooter's release, step in front of the opponent, and maintain contact. Easy. Right? Saturday night, that concept cost Kansas State a win over … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | February 3, 2010
College Basketball Splinters | January 13, 2009
By Paul Gotham Tough week for the Jayhawks Seven days ago Bill Self's Kansas Jayhawks looked like an unstoppable force. One week later, the Jayhawks' staff might want to spend some time reading the tea leaves. Without a doubt, the Jayhawks will have some say in who wins this year's national title. The degree to which they have that say will depend upon how Self's crew … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | January 13, 2009