By Paul Gotham Stubborn adherence to beliefs From time to time, Crossword Pete reminds us "even a broken clock is correct twice a day." A loose interpretation of that wisdom explains Louisville's win over the Syracuse Orange. When thinking of Rick Pitino basketball, a few ideas come to mind: playing up-tempo, pressure defense, tenacious rebounding, and most of all, … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | February 15, 2010
Duke Blue Devils
Duke-Georgetown: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: It's the ACC versus the Big East in a top ten showdown when Mike Krzyzewski brings his No. 8 Duke Blue Devils (17-3/ 5-2) to the Verizon Center for a tilt with the No. 7 Georgetown Hoyas (15-4/ 6-3) coached by John Thompson III. Plot: Conference RPI is on the line. The ACC sits in third behind No. 2, the Big East, and No. 1, the Big … [Read more...] about Duke-Georgetown: Tale Of The Tape
Duke Outlasts Clemson
By Paul Gotham Kyle Singler committed five turnovers. Jon Scheyer had three. The Clemson Tigers had almost as many turnovers as field goals. Just in case anyone forgot, the Blue Devils and Tigers reminded everyone that style points do not win a basketball game. Nolan Smith led the way as Duke outscored Clemson, 37-24 in the second stanza. The Blue Devils improved to 16-3 … [Read more...] about Duke Outlasts Clemson
Duke-Georgia Tech: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: It's an ACC throw down at Alexander Memorial Coliseum as Mike Krzyzewski's No. 5 Duke Blue Devils (13-1,1-0) pay a visit to Paul Hewitt's No.20 Georgia Tech Yellowjackets (11-3, 0-1). Plot: The Yellowjackets seek to keep pace in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Besides Duke, Florida State, Wake Forest and Boston College have all won their first … [Read more...] about Duke-Georgia Tech: Tale Of The Tape
Duke – UConn: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: The corner of 7th Avenue and 32nd Street will be hopping this evening when the Duke Blue Devils (5-0) take on the University of Connecticut Huskies (4-0) in the finals of the NIT Season Tip-Off. Plot: For the first time in NCAA history coaches with 800 or more victories do battle when Mike Krzyzewski (838) and Jim Calhoun (809) square … [Read more...] about Duke – UConn: Tale of the Tape