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: 30 -7 (11 - 5 ACC) Lost to Villanova in the third round of the NCAA Tournament, 77 - 54. Coach: Mike Krzyzewski 760 - 215 (29 seasons at Duke) 833 - 274 (34 seasons) Key Returners: Brian Zoubek - 4.1ppg, … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #8 Duke
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J.J. Redick: Intangibles Still Have Value in NBA
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell I probably need to clarify that I have no invested interest in what I am about to write concerning one of the most celebrated and equivocally detested college basketball players of all time. I'm not a Duke fan, nor am I a Duke hater. Former Duke University star, J.J. Redick, is much more valuable to the Orlando Magic than the stat sheet may … [Read more...] about J.J. Redick: Intangibles Still Have Value in NBA
Villanova – Duke: Tale of the Tape
by Paul Casey Gotham Setting: It's a Big East-Atlantic Coast Conference clash of the titans when Jay Wright and his 3 seed Villanova Wildcats (28-7) throw down with Mike Krzyzewski and the 2 seed Duke Blue Devils (30-6). Put on a pot of coffee this is the late game (9:57) at the Bank North Garden in the heart of Bean Town. Plot: This is Duke's 33rd tournament … [Read more...] about Villanova – Duke: Tale of the Tape
Grievis Vasquez is no Norman Dale
by Paul Gotham Surely Maryland junior, Greivis Vasquez, has watched the movie Hoosiers. Even though the classic 'David vs. Goliath' tale graced the big screen more than a decade before the 6'6" guard was born, it is on the required viewing list for every basketball player. Right? Assuming he fulfilled his requirements for entry into the basketball brotherhood, Vasquez would … [Read more...] about Grievis Vasquez is no Norman Dale
Tale of the tape: Duke and Xavier
Setting: Saturday, 2:00 pm at the Izod Center – or the Arena formerly known as Byrne Arena or formerly known as the Meadowlands. Conflict : Duke vs. Xavier Plot: Duke (9-1) comes into the game ranked 6th in the AP and Coaches Polls. Xavier (9-0) enters the contest ranked 7th in both polls. Sub-Plots: The match up marks the fourth such meeting of Top Ten teams this season … [Read more...] about Tale of the tape: Duke and Xavier