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
NCAA Hoops
Atlantic 10 building its resume
With the Charlotte at Duquesne tip-off marking the official opening of conference play in less than a month, the Atlantic 10 has slowly put together a resume worthy of catching the attention of the NCAA tournament selection committee come March. Fresh off the 2008 tourney where the A10 grabbed two of the 34 at-large bids, the conference is looking not only to prove last year … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 building its resume
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 – Early Returns
Once was a time when November college hoops consisted of nothing more than glorified scrimmages with fans in the bleachers. Top 25 teams looking to catch their stride would schedule games against bottom of the barrel squads in contests that would amount to nothing more than a match up resembling the one-sided affairs of the Harlem Globetrotters and Washington Generals. With … [Read more...] about NCAA Hoops – Early Returns
Breaking down the pre-season AP Top 25: #s 21-25
On one hand the Demon Deacons will start three juniors - Ishmael Smith, L.D. Williams, and Chas McFarland - and two sophomores - Jeff Teague and James Johnson. In comparison to many teams on the AP's pre-season list the Deacs might look a little green. On the other hand Wake Forest returns 100% of last year's statistical output. Dino Gaudio was able to navigate the waters in … [Read more...] about Breaking down the pre-season AP Top 25: #s 21-25