MSG and Pickin’ Splinters have partnered up to find which school has the best fans in the Big East. The Big East Tournament is not far away, and MSG wants to know who has the BEST FANS in the Big East! MSG wants to feature you and your friends on the MSG College Hoops online hub. Just submit photos and articles to collegehoops@thegarden.com, showing why your school has … [Read more...] about Best of the Big East
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Marquette-Syracuse: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: It's a Big East battle at the Carrier Dome as Buzz Williams brings his Marquette Golden Eagles (11-7/2-4) to Upstate New York for a tilt with Jim Boeheim and his No. 5 Syracuse Orange (18-1/5-1). Plot: Marquette opens play Saturday four games off the pace in Big East conference play. Syracuse is tied for second with Pittsburgh one game behind … [Read more...] about Marquette-Syracuse: Tale Of The Tape
Syracuse-West Virginia: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: The West Virginia University Coliseum is the site for a Big East Top Ten Battle as Jim Boeheim brings his No. 5 Syracuse Orange (16-1/3-1) to Morgantown for a tilt with Bob Huggins and his No.10 West Virginia Mountaineers (13-2/4-1). Plot: Syracuse carries a three-game winning streak into the contest. West Virginia has split their last four after … [Read more...] about Syracuse-West Virginia: Tale Of The Tape
Memphis-Syracuse: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: 900 Irving Avenue, in Syracuse New York, is the place as Josh Pastner brings his Memphis Tigers (10-3) to Upstate New York for a non-conference tilt with Jim Boeheim's No.7 Syracuse Orange (13-1, 1-1). Plot: It is Conference USA versus the Big East in a game that pits two teams who have combined for 11 NCAA Tournament appearances since 2003. … [Read more...] about Memphis-Syracuse: Tale Of The Tape
College Basketball Splinters | December 30,2009
By Paul Gotham Taking the mid out of mid-major A quick glance at recent victories by 'mid'-majors over the 'majors.' Xavier 89 LSU 65 Kenny Frease made good on a first career start with 12 points and seven rebounds. Terrell Holloway led the way with 20. Jamel McLean picked up the double-double off the bench with 10 points and 10 boards. The Musketeers out-rebounded … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | December 30,2009