By Paul Gotham It is kind of hard to imagine that a region with three Big East teams (Villanova, Louisville, and Notre Dame) and two teams from the Big 12 (Baylor and Texas A&M) could have the makings for a Cinderella run. Especially, when one looks at the fact that Baylor and A&M have the chance to play third and fourth round games in Houston. Still, Cinderella … [Read more...] about Which Team From The South Will Try On The Slipper?
Mike Krzyzewski
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-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
College Hoops Countdown | #8 Duke
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