Category: College Basketball

Thanks mostly to football, conference expansion is impacting much of the college athletic world.  Even from baseball to women sports, the movement of teams from one conference to another is causing the competition level to increase across the NCAA.  Still it is the Big East’s calling card where the best storyline is being played out.  For a head basketball coach, preparing for a week in the Big East is akin to a deer preparing for a walk during hunting season.  There is no time to relax.  That is why fans should not wait until March to enjoy this conference.  Because no matter what happens then, the action taking place now is not likely to be duplicated elsewhere.  

A record was set tonight. The all-time Duke record for the most consecutive wins to start a season was tied today by this year’s Blue Devils, who moved to 17-0 with a win over N.C. State last night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. A win at Georgetown would set a record that no other Duke team has equaled. Ever. That means by any Duke team. Not Laettner and Hurley. Not Brand and Dunleavy. Not Battier and Williams, and the list goes on and on. This isn’t an imposing, fear-striking, dominating Number 1 team. So what gives? Why do they keep winning? And more importantly, shouldn’t they be stopped?

It is no suprise that the Wisconsin Badgers are once again tied for the lead in the Big Ten, and evidence points to a sucessful season and tournament run.  If the team can stay on the same page all year, as well as stay healthy, good things will come.

By Sean Quinn

Syracuse has had to work hard for its nine-game winning streak and 12-2 record, but entering the toughest conference play in the country the Orange have to work a lot harder.

Jim Boeheim insists playing the 48th toughest non-conference schedule in the country has prepared his team for the Big East season. The Orange need more than preparedness, though, to be successful against a conference that hosts three teams in the top 10 – it needs consistency. And that starts with Gerry McNamara and Terrence Roberts.

The biggest story in college basketball this year is the outstanding play of Gonzaga player Adam Morrison. It’s not just because the man is averaging 28 point a game or because he hits unbelievable clutch shots. It’s because of the amazing story behind him and what he goes through just to be able to play the game he loves.

Every year the college basketball world is swept off their feet by the Cinderella story of Gonzaga. Can anyone explain just what makes everyone think they are going to be national title contenders every year?  

For most of college basketballs top 25 today was just another typical win over easy unranked teams. Too bad for Louisville coach Rick Pitino and Texas coach Rick Barnes this was a day they want to just forget.  

It has been a long time since the Temple Owls have graced the NCAA tournament with their pressence.  Now four years after there last NCAA berth the Temple Owls look to get passed last years events which darkened their reputation and get back to the glory days of going deep into the tournament.

For all of you that doubted Duke in the last article published, if today wasn’t enough of a showcase for your doubts to be answered, nothing will be.

As I celebrated my college graduation this afternoon, the movie “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” was airing…starring J.J. Redick.