by Doug Potter The Big East has lived up to all the pre-season hype so far this year and look to continue their domination of the college basketball world. There’s only one problem: From here on out, they can only beat up on each other as Conference play is in full swing. With the exception of Louisville traveling to UCLA on February 7th, all Big East must get … [Read more...] about Big East Mid-season Awards
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The Week That Was
by Doug Potter In the Big East, one thing is for sure; there are no easy victories, no pushovers, and no games that ANY team can mark off as a win. That being said, like all conferences, the Big East has its power-houses (Pitt and UConn) and its weaker teams (South Florida and DePaul). This past week saw many great performances by teams as well as individual players. Here … [Read more...] about The Week That Was
If A>B and B>C then A>C….right?
Don’t worry – I have no plans for drifting into a discussion about mathematical equations and a possible exploration of relativity, quantum theory, or atomic transition. Instead I hope to stay with the season. And ‘tis the season to debate the impact that inter-conference basketball games will have come March when the NCAA’s selection committee structures its brackets. Take … [Read more...] about If A>B and B>C then A>C….right?
NCAA Hoops: Rating the power forwards
Big guys with a mid-range game - these hoopsters can get it done with their backs to the basket, or they can step out and knock down the foul-line jumper. When Bill Raftery says: "with the kiss," the shot usually comes from these guys: the POWER forwards. Tyler Hansbrough - Junior/ UNC 23.4PPG, 10.5RPG - Hansbrough is a contact magnet and knows how to make to the contact … [Read more...] about NCAA Hoops: Rating the power forwards