NCAA Basketball Blog
Apr 13, 2013
The Missing Piece in the UK-UL Rivalry
Move over Tobacco Road, you have some company when it comes to the best rivalry in college basketball. For years there has been little doubt that the best rivalry in college basketball was Duke-North Carolina. They always meet twice a year and each game gets national attention and hype thanks to ESPN. For the most part the games have lived up to the hype.
Apr 04, 2013
Final 4 Preview
It was a crazy year in college basketball. There should be little doubt that the Final Four will be any different. If you picked this final four, I hope you played the lottery, went to the tracks, or made it to Las Vegas to cash in on your luck.
Apr 04, 2013
The Real Problem with Mike Rice and the Rutgers Tape
Mike Rice is one foul-mouthed fall guy. When I watched the ESPN video showing Rice, Rutgers' rather unsuccessful head basketball coach, hitting, shoving and berating players, calling them names and pushing them around the court, I knew he was toast. Rice's actions were disgusting and that kind of behavior just isn't tolerated in the 21st century.
Apr 03, 2013
2013 Louisville Cardinals Meet the 2002 Maryland Terrapins
There's no doubt in my mind, the 2013 Louisville Cardinals resemble a former Champion from 11 years ago… the 2002 Maryland Terrapins. There are two different categories I wanted to break this done into 3 different comparisons: player personal and tournament history.
Apr 02, 2013
2012-13 SEC Basketball Wrap-up
The 2012-13 SEC basketball season has come to an end. For the most part it was a disappointing year on the hardwood for the SEC. The conference as a whole did not perform as well as it has the past few years.
Mar 31, 2013
Archtypes of Madness: How the NCAA's Characters Stack Up
Millions of fans hate Duke. As Chuck Klosterman alluded on Grantland, such hatred is paradoxical for many since Duke embodies the old ideals of college basketball. North Carolina is more beloved across the nation, despite being the alma mater of more SOB stars than any other place on basketball's earth. Why?
Mar 27, 2013
Breaking Down the 2013 NCAA East Regional
In the NCAA tournament this year, the East was about as close to chalk as you could get. The biggest upset in this region was 12th seeded California defeating fifth seed UNLV. The other lone upset was ninth seed Temple beating the eight seed NC State – if you consider a nine over eight seed an "upset."
Mar 27, 2013
Breaking Down the 2013 NCAA West Regional
They don't call it the "Wild West" for nothing. The only regional without the top overall seed going into the Sweet 16, the West has been the craziest bracket this year. How crazy? The remaining seeds are a 2, 6, 9, &13 seed.
Mar 27, 2013
Don't Forget about La Salle
If you watched the first weekend of the NCAA tournament, then you have no doubt seen the highlights of Florida Gulf Coast. You have seen them throwing lobs during crucial points of the game and cheering out of amazement. Well, you probably didn't cheer if you were a Georgetown or San Diego State fan.
Mar 23, 2013
Madness in March: Why All NCAA Tournament Predictions Are Bogus
Harvard is more known for producing American presidents than point guards. But - this year - the Crimson upset NCAA darling No. 3 seed New Mexico for their first ever NCAA tournament victory.
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Feature Articles:
- College Basketball's Upset of the Decade: TCU over Kansas
Profiling unheralded TCU's defeat of No. 5 ranked Kansas, college basketball's biggest upset in years. - Could Duke and UNC move to the Big Ten or SEC?
With Maryland's move to the Big Ten it appears the ACC is in trouble. Either the Big 10 or SEC could improve their conferences by adding Duke and North Carolina. But, will the Blue Devils or Tarheels go? - 2012: Kentucky's Greatest Title Run?
Kentucky's 2012 title run featured a run through rival schools that Kentucky fans will be able to brag about for a long time. - March Madness is Pure Sports
Everyone loves March Madness because it is the closest thing to pure sports that fans an watch. - 2012 NCAA Tournament Upset Predictions
NCAA Tournament Predictions: The Wild and Random Upsets Fans Could See This Year - 2012 March Madness Predictions
Here's a few 2012 March Madness predictions you can take to the bank. - Sleeper Teams Come March
Here's a few college basketball "sleeper" teams to look out for in March Madness. - One and Done College Basketball Rule
The one and done rule changed the NBA and college basketball. But, after a half decade of top athletes decimating college rosters by leaving after a year, is it time to change the rules back? - March Madness 2011 Championship Game Review
What a terrible game? Too bad, especially for Butler. Oh well, here's our March Madness 2011 Championship Game Review. - Kansas Basketball
Jayhawks fans will enjoy reading our overview of Kansas basketball. - Basketball Quotes
Love basketball? Want to be inspired? Read these inspiring basketball quotes.
Current Issues:
- Duke is the Best Team in College Basketball
Why the Duke Blue Devils are the Number 1 college basketball team in 2013. - Syracuse Puts First Place in the Big East on the Line Against Providence
Here's Syracuse Puts First Place in the Big East on the Line Against Providence. - Which team in the Big East can contend for the NCAA Championship?
Which team in the Big East can contend for the NCAA Championship? And how will they contend next year without Syracuse and Pittsburgh? - Michigan State is Top Basketball Pick This Week
Here's the Michigan State is Top Basketball Pick This Week. - Coast to Coast Look at the Week Ahead in College Basketball
Read more about the Coast to Coast Look at the Week Ahead in College Basketball. - Revisiting the 2013 NCAA Title Contenders
Here's an updated list of current contenders for the 2013 NCAA Basketball Championship. Indiana is leading the pack right now. - Top College Basketball Picks for the Week of January 14, 2013
Here's our Top College Basketball Picks for the Week of January 14, 2013. - Ronnie Johnson
From the early signs, the Purdue Boilermakers are going to love having Ronnie Johnson around campus for a while. - The World Famous College Basketball 2012-2013 Season Preview
Profiling the top teams, including the North Carolina Tar Heels, Duke Blue Devils, and Syracuse Orange, of the 2012-2013 college basketball season. - Duke Wants Revenge, Syracuse Seek Redemption in NCAA Men's Basketball
Here's a look at Duke Wants Revenge, Syracuse Seek Redemption in NCAA Men's Basketball. - 2012-2013 NCAA Bracketology Predictions
If you love college basketball, it's never too early. Here's a look at 2013 March Madness braketology predictions. - NCAA Tournament: The Most Important Players Left
2012 NCAA Tournament: The Most Important Players Left. - The Basics of Basketball
This is a brief overview and summary of the basics of Basketball. - Prediction: Jim Boeheim Will Be Gone Within Two Weeks
Our Prediction: Jim Boeheim Will Be Gone Within Two Weeks. - Bernie Fine: Will We See An Allegations Snowball?
Will the allegations against Syracuse Assistant Basketball Coach Bernie Fine Snowball? - Politics and Conference Realignment
It's getting ugly: politics and conference realignment are bad for college sports; certainly bad for the Big East. - 2011 College Basketball Recruiting Rankings
You won't find many surprises in our 2011 college basketball recruiting rankings. Yes, Kentucky is #1 again.Check them out. - 2010 - 2011 College Basketball Attendance Numbers
Once again it was Kentucky and the Big Ten with the highest 2010 - 2011 College Basketball fan attendance numbers. - Schedule and Printable Brackets
Here's our 2011 March Madness Tournament Schedule and free printable March Madness brackets. - Jerry Sloan's Resignation
Surprised, shocked. Yes, here's why Jerry Sloan's resignation is bad for the NBA.
Analysis:
- Why I Love NCAA March Madness - And Brackets
Profiling what makes the NCAA tournament the most riveting two weeks in American sports. - Figuring Out the Real No. 1 Team in College Basketball
After five weeks of No. 1 team loses, its time to analyze which team is actually college basketball's best in 2013. - Pitino and Louisville Rise Up
Rick Pitino and the Louisville Cardinals are on their way to the 2012 Final Four. - Consequences of Recruitment Violations
John Calipari may be the worst offender but tons of college coaches violate recruiting rules every year. What are the consequences? - 2011 March Madness Elite Eight Preview
What a great NCAA Basketball tournament it's been. Read more about our 2011 March Madness Elite Eight Preview. - 2011 March Madness Final Four Preview
The 2011 NCAA Tournament have been countless close games and upset specials in each and every round. Read all about our 2011 March Madness Final Four Preview. - March Madness Final Four Review
The 2011 NCAA basketball tournament is down to 2 teams. Here's our March Madness Final Four Review. - 2011 NCAA Tournament Predictions
Basketball's craziest, zaniest, most unpredictable tournament is here! Check out our 2011 NCAA Tournament Predictions. - 2011 March Madness Sweet Sixteen Review
Here's our 2011 March Madness Sweet Sixteen Review. - 2011 March Madness First Round Review
We were not disappointed. The NCAA basketball tournament has had it's fair share of everything from surprises to disappointments. Here's our 2011 March Madness First Round Review.
History:
- Southeastern Conference (SEC) College Basketball Trivia
Exciting trivia and questions about the SEC conference and NCAA basketball. - College Basketball Trivia: The Pac 12
Stump your friends with some great Pac 12 college basketball trivia questions. - College Basketball Trivia: The ACC
College basketball trivia questions and history for the Atlantic Coast Conference. - College Basketball Trivia Corner: The Big East
Here's our College Basketball Trivia for the Big East Conference. - Arkansas Razorback Basketball
Everyone remembers Eddie Sutton, but there's lots more to Arkansas Razorback basketball history. Read this article to find out what! - Memphis Basketball
Check out this review of Memphis basketball. - Louisiana State Basketball
Here's our look at the tremendous history of Louisiana State basketball. - University of Maryland Basketball
Here's our overview of University of Maryland basketball. - Connecticut vs Butler for all the marbles. Here's our March Madness 2011 Championship Preview.
- Purdue Basketball
If you like the Boilermakers, you'll love our overview of Purdue Basketball. - University of Illinois Basketball
Love Illini basketball? Here's our overview of University of Illinois basketball -- it's history, present and future. - Iowa Hawkeye Basketball
Check out our Iowa Hawkeye basketball review. - Providence College Basketball
Love the Friars? Here's a quick look at the history and future of Providence college basketball. - Marquette Basketball
How bout them Golden Eagles? Here's a look at Marquette basketball; its history as well as its future. - Michigan State Basketball
Magic Johnson isn't all Spartan basketball is known for. Find out the rest in our overview of Michigan State basketball history. - Kansas State Basketball
Kansas State Basketball has a surprisingly strong history. Here's our overview of the Wildcats roundball team. - Louisville Basketball
Louisville basketball is one of the elite college basketball programs in the country. Read about its colorful history from Denny Crum to Rick Pitino.
Other Interesting Articles:
- Basketball Referee Hand Signals
Ever wonder what a basketball referee's hand signals mean? Find out in this article. - 2011 March Madness Elite Eight Review
Every round of the 2011 NCAA Tournament has brought very surprising results. Check out our 2011 March Madness Elite Eight Review. - 2011 March Madness Round of 32 Recap
The first week of the NCAA basketball tournament is behind us. Check out our 2011 March Madness Round of 32 Recap. - 2011 NCAA Bracket
Check out our 2011 NCAA Bracket. - Inventor of Basketball
Did you know James Naismith was the inventor of basketball. Read all about him, right here. - 2011 NCAA Basketball Tournament Schedule
Take a look at the 2011 NCAA Basketball Tournament Schedule and some of the potential matchups that await teams looking for March glory!
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