Category Archives: News and Notes

If I Were NCAA Czar, College Basketball Would Be A Spring Sport

Posted on October 7, 2012 by David Griggs

Midnight Madness is less than a week away, which is the unofficial start of college basketball. I guess it’s good for generating some interest among the fans, but in reality it is a glorified practice where nothing much is accomplished, … Continue reading →

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Grading Out Of Conference Schedules

Posted on October 4, 2012 by David Griggs

I believe a good out of conference schedule is one that is challenging, but not overwhelming.  In regards to top teams like Louisville, Kentucky, and Indiana, they’re looking for opportunities to demonstrate that they are a #1 seed caliber team.  … Continue reading →

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NEWS AND NOTES

Posted on August 29, 2012 by David Griggs

-Xavier has lost its two best players this off-season. Mark Lyons has transferred to Arizona where he will play for his former head coach Sean Miller. Due to the fact that he earned his undergraduate degree, he will be eligible … Continue reading →

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The problem with the system

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Johnny Basketball

There was a piece in the Lansing State Journal last week that talked about the dirty, dirty business of college basketball recruiting. It was very similar to other articles that we’ve seen about the dirty, dirty business of college basketball … Continue reading →

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Is College Basketball doomed to irrelevance?

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Johnny Basketball

I was listening earlier this week to the latest Bill Simmons – Chuck Klosterman podcast(s), where the hosts tackled a variety of topics. One of those topics caught my ear, however, and it had to do with the nature of … Continue reading →

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NBA Draft – Top Five Winners

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Johnny Basketball

I’ve never been one for speculation. Spending hours wondering who will go where in drafts is only interesting to me if I personally know someone who is trying to get drafted. Draft night itself, however, is one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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