College Basketball Thread [Archive] - Page 76

SeanTaylorRIP

04-04-2011, 10:11 PM

LOL@The missed open field push by Butler.

Yup big WTF, Butler is so pathetic the ref was like who gives an F, lol. BTW WTF does anyone watch Mike+Mike? Before the tournament the show's producers mom went on air said that the championship would be Butler vs Uconn, and UCONN will win 52-39. When I heard that score I thought it was ridiculous but WTF. If that ends up being the score holy crap that lady needs to be studied.

Docta

04-04-2011, 10:19 PM

Maybe it was just a make-up call for not calling this one.
http://30fps.mocksession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/x2011-April-4-22-53-18.jpg.pagespeed.ic.X9UZ4MmawW.jpg

SeanTaylorRIP

04-04-2011, 10:28 PM

Congrats on the win UCONN!! Butler shoots 18% from the field, scores 2 points in the paint which required them to first get away with the push. Goodness gracious this game was horrific. UCONN's 34% from the field in any other game would not be good at all.

descendency

04-04-2011, 10:48 PM

UConn deserves the game. They really survived more than anything. I think both teams played excellent defense, but both teams missed mindbogglingly easy shots. Howard has been a ghost most of the tournament in terms of points, save his free throw shooting. Mack just had an off-night and no one was scoring for Butler.

I feel bad for Butler because they played so poorly and for UConn when people start this crap about "well, it took a historically bad game for you to beat Butler."

I thought UConn deserved to win, but wow... that was bad. The officiating in championship games (every sport) is awful too. Awful for both teams.

yodapoop

04-04-2011, 11:06 PM

Every1 asking why Butler doesn't move to a bigger confrence like the Big East....here is ur answer.

JRTPlaya21

04-04-2011, 11:42 PM

your avatar is bumming me out

Well unless Rose, Durant or Real Madrid bring home a title then it's probably gonna be staying for quite some time.

StickSkills

04-04-2011, 11:46 PM

Yup big WTF, Butler is so pathetic the ref was like who gives an F, lol. BTW WTF does anyone watch Mike+Mike? Before the tournament the show's producers mom went on air said that the championship would be Butler vs Uconn, and UCONN will win 52-39. When I heard that score I thought it was ridiculous but WTF. If that ends up being the score holy crap that lady needs to be studied.

She was 2 points off on Butler and 1 for UConn... 53-41...

descendency

04-05-2011, 01:07 AM

Every1 asking why Butler doesn't move to a bigger confrence like the Big East....here is ur answer.

I'm not trying to knock what UConn did... but that game is actually a game if Mack and Howard don't brick layups. Howard was a ghost for most of the game.

I'm not saying UConn wasn't the better team, but it's not too bad to play with a team for about 2/3s of the game in spite of having easily the worst game of your season.

Matt Howard had better get a real degree though. He has zero future in basketball as a player.

nepg

04-05-2011, 09:07 AM

Howard's a much better version of Brian Scalabrine. He had a terrible game, but so did basically everyone on the court. Funny that the women will score more points than the men.

Really disappointing that Butler didn't come out better. They just couldn't get anything to drop and they hit the panic button with 12 minutes left when they got down by 7.

thenewfeature06

04-05-2011, 09:15 AM

They were never a scoring team to begin with..but yeah 1-24 in the paint is horrid.

descendency

04-05-2011, 08:46 PM

He had a terrible game, but so did basically everyone on the court.

He scored 17 against VCU but 11 of those were from the free throw line. 6 points from the field for a game is beyond bad. He made up for it by grabbing some boards, but two games in a row he couldn't score from the field.

He's a deep bench warmer at best, which means he will be out of the league in a few years.

---

NC State has hired Mike Gottfried. I just want to know what he was in prison for? (/bad joke)

All in all, I guess it was a good hire considering this isn't a premiere job.

SeanTaylorRIP

04-05-2011, 09:34 PM

No offense but 50% of Howards points in the tourny came from flailing his arms and getting to the free throw line. In the NBA they don't give you that call unless your a star. He definitely has a great motor and is a decent shooter but in the NBA he's just too small to be effective down low. IMO he's better suited as a decent player in the Europe game.

descendency

04-05-2011, 09:49 PM

Connecticut received 30 of 31 first-place votes in the final ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll, released a day after the Huskies defeated Butler to win their third NCAA championship under coach Jim Calhoun.

Ohio State, which was knocked out by eventual regional champion Kentucky in the Sweet 16, received the lone remaining first-place vote.

The 31 Division I coaches voting in the poll are not obligated to vote for the NCAA tournament champion as No. 1 on the final ballot of the season. In a USA Today online report Tuesday, Northern Arizona coach Mike Adras told the newspaper he gave his No. 1 vote to the Buckeyes.

Adras said he also put Kansas No. 2 before voting for UConn third on his ballot.

"I voted for who I thought was the best team in the country based on the entire body of work during the season," Adras told USA Today. "I believe it is Ohio State. I want to congratulate Connecticut for winning the NCAA tournament. They deserved it."

Although the coaches' votes are made public for every other poll, they are not made public for the final poll, according to policy set by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

Butler, which reached its second straight NCAA final, was ranked No. 2 and led six teams that vaulted from unranked status into the final Top 25. Fellow mid-major Final Four participant Virginia Commonwealth, also unranked when the tournament began, finished No. 6.

Kentucky was ranked third, followed by Kansas and Ohio State. VCU, Duke, North Carolina, Arizona and Florida rounded out the top 10.

While Butler and VCU reached the top 10 following tournament success, a pair of high tournament seeds plunged after disappointing losses.

Pittsburgh, the regular-season Big East champion and a No. 1 seed, fell to No. 12 in the final poll from No. 4 after Butler eliminated the Panthers from the tournament in the third round. San Diego State, formerly No. 5, fell to No. 11 following its Sweet 16 loss to UConn.

St. John's, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, Xavier and Georgetown fell out of the poll, while Florida State, Marquette and Richmond -- all of whom pulled off upsets in the tournament -- ascended into the final Top 25 of the season.

Hello, Giants vs Patriots [2007] debate. College basketball style.

pablowest

04-08-2011, 06:33 AM

I am with the Patriots. Hope they will win the game always. :D

T-RICH49

04-10-2011, 07:51 PM

KU got a commitment from Braedon Anderson

iowatreat54

04-11-2011, 11:51 PM

So two Florida players get arrested for breaking into a car at 2 am outside of a bar. Florida fans reaction?

I know I'm in the minority, but if the wallet was stolen and was in the car, then they had a moral right to break in to retrieve it. Theoretically, if that was the case, it could have been handled right there on the spot, and the penalty would have gone to the person trying to steal the wallet rather than the person trying to retrieve the stolen property. Never been a big fan of penalizing folks for retrieving something that was stolen from them. It's not like they went all OJ about it. Either way, it's just a possibility. Surprised so many are willing to slam them with that possibility looming.

Docta

04-17-2011, 11:10 PM

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/29758/kemba-walker-recently-read-his-first-book

Good to see that colleges still care about academics.

thenewfeature06

04-18-2011, 08:59 PM

The expectations next year are through the roof and should be.

Pumped.

derza222

04-18-2011, 09:08 PM

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/29758/kemba-walker-recently-read-his-first-book

Good to see that colleges still care about academics.

Only seven schools have 100% graduation success rates per a recent study...think that's pretty crazy.

Giantsfan1080

04-19-2011, 08:03 AM

Only seven schools have 100% graduation success rates per a recent study...think that's pretty crazy.

That's also dumb though because it doesn't count transfers which you have plenty of in college athletics.

descendency

04-19-2011, 10:35 AM

I know it's not officially passed the day of no return, but Harrison Barnes says he's returning :D

derza222

04-19-2011, 11:00 AM

That's also dumb though because it doesn't count transfers which you have plenty of in college athletics.

Dumb as in an overestimate (doesn't count kids who transfer out of those schools who are at 100%) or an underestimate (schools get penalized for having kids transfer out)? These rates count a student who transferred in good academic standing and graduated at the new school as a graduate at the first school, which I think is fair. Different formula than the Federal Graduation Rate formula (this formula also counts JUCO kids who transfer into 4 year schools and graduate as graduates at that school and students who go back and returns and graduates more than 6 years after enrollment). Numbers are from a little while ago though, I guess to account for later graduates and things along those lines.

Giantsfan1080

04-19-2011, 12:30 PM

Well how is it fair? If anything it should count for both schools. Why should say Nova be penalized for recruiting a JUCO who then graduates from Villanova. Nova is the better school.

derza222

04-19-2011, 01:09 PM

Well how is it fair? If anything it should count for both schools. Why should say Nova be penalized for recruiting a JUCO who then graduates from Villanova. Nova is the better school.

I guess what I was saying is this statistic essentially does count it for both schools. If a school recruits a JUCO who then graduates from their school, that counts as a graduate. If someone transfers from Rutgers to Miami, is in good standing when they transfer from Rutgers, and graduates from Miami I believe that counts as a graduate for both but it definitely counts as a graduate for Rutgers. More or less they don't penalize schools for little things like that, provided the school shouldn't be penalized (if a student transfers in bad academic standing or doesn't graduate at the new school, then I could see not counting them).

I guess the only thing that would be unfair is if a school brings in a non-JUCO transfer who then graduates, and the formula only counts the student as a graduate for the first college. Then again the student probably wouldn't be counted as a non-graduate at the second, and I'm not necessarily sure that the student wouldn't be counted as a graduate at the second school anyway. That was the thing that came across most unclear to me, but I'm sure they have a pretty good reason for however they do it. Seems like a decent formula to me.

JRTPlaya21

04-19-2011, 02:56 PM

Doron Lamb is coming back.

derza222

04-19-2011, 03:05 PM

Alex Murphy (formerly a 2012 5* SF) will be coming to Duke this coming year as opposed to next year. Just adding to an already stacked class there.

T-RICH49

04-19-2011, 03:57 PM

Alex Murphy (formerly a 2012 5* SF) will be coming to Duke this coming year as opposed to next year. Just adding to an already stacked class there.

please lord let this mean DeAndre Daniels to Kansas

thenewfeature06

04-19-2011, 05:40 PM

Duke did that again? What is the deal with that?

JoeJoeBrown

04-19-2011, 09:41 PM

Can't wait for the OSU-Duke matchup in next season's B1G-ACC jobber.

JRTPlaya21

04-20-2011, 02:44 AM

please lord let this mean DeAndre Daniels to Kansas

All my sources have been saying Daniels to Duke so we shall see.

descendency

04-20-2011, 07:46 AM

Alex Murphy (formerly a 2012 5* SF) will be coming to Duke this coming year as opposed to next year. Just adding to an already stacked class there.

What the **** is this ****? How do you choose when you go to college?

edit: does no one else see a problem with this?

princefielder28

04-20-2011, 07:52 AM

What the **** is this ****? How do you choose when you go to college?

edit: does no one else see a problem with this?

He graduated high school early and still met all the academic requirements to get into Duke so there should be no issue whatsoever

JoeJoeBrown

04-20-2011, 08:36 AM

What the **** is this ****? How do you choose when you go to college?

edit: does no one else see a problem with this?

Not at all. If the kid is smart enough to graduate early and wants to, congrats to him. He should be applauded.

yo123

04-22-2011, 04:59 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6409458

Laranaga to Miami.

SeanTaylorRIP

04-22-2011, 05:09 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6409458

Laranaga to Miami.

I'm shocked considering he has a team coming back which has the talent to make a cindarella run next year, and for the Miami job? Eh I know it's the ACC but he should have waited a different year and looked for a better job. Crazy how the young hot shot Shaka smart stays with a poor roster next year and Larranaga the guy who built the Mason program would leave a roster that returns nearly all key players after having won the CAA this year, making the top 32, and going 27-7. While Miami obviously has more resources and more money to offer he was offered by Mason to be a top 5 paid mid major coach of a base salary of 250k a year plus incentives, I thought that would be enough to keep the guy who's been there for 15 years.

devinhester=R.O.Y 2006

04-22-2011, 07:15 PM

I'm shocked considering he has a team coming back which has the talent to make a cindarella run next year, and for the Miami job? Eh I know it's the ACC but he should have waited a different year and looked for a better job. Crazy how the young hot shot Shaka smart stays with a poor roster next year and Larranaga the guy who built the Mason program would leave a roster that returns nearly all key players after having won the CAA this year, making the top 32, and going 27-7. While Miami obviously has more resources and more money to offer he was offered by Mason to be a top 5 paid mid major coach of a base salary of 250k a year plus incentives, I thought that would be enough to keep the guy who's been there for 15 years.

Back to obscurity in a few years for Larranaga. He had it great at Mason. Can we argue that Mason is a better program than Miami is now?

I am sure Miami has better facilities and could offer more cash, but its not like Miami is going to be going to the NCAA tournament or challenging for the ACC crown. He had that with Mason. Why throw that away? Im confused.

yo123

04-22-2011, 07:25 PM

Because it's literally doubling his salary. Miami is a ****** basketball program sure but money talks. If the difference in salary is smaller maybe he stays but double the money is hard to pass up.

descendency

04-23-2011, 04:27 AM

Not at all. If the kid is smart enough to graduate early and wants to, congrats to him. He should be applauded.

Yeah. If he's academically hard working to get out of high school early (or gifted), then he should be able to.

I just wonder how likely it is that someone with basketball skills actually puts that much time into high school classes. To be a good basketball player, he's going to have to practice a lot. I know people who were student athletes with 4.0 (out of 4.0) GPAs that were never offered an opportunity to advance a year. Granted, they were never talented enough to care.

It just seems questionable to me.

SeanTaylorRIP

04-23-2011, 08:50 AM

Back to obscurity in a few years for Larranaga. He had it great at Mason. Can we argue that Mason is a better program than Miami is now?

I am sure Miami has better facilities and could offer more cash, but its not like Miami is going to be going to the NCAA tournament or challenging for the ACC crown. He had that with Mason. Why throw that away? Im confused.

He's taking his talents to south beach!

iowatreat54

05-02-2011, 03:07 PM

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-bkc-iowa-attendance,0,2261735.story

IOWA CITY, Iowa— Iowa's men's basketball team enjoyed the nation's highest home attendance increase among teams that failed to reach the NCAA tournament.

The Hawkeyes ranked fifth in the country with a boost of 2,085 fans per home game in 2010-11. That jump trails only BYU, San Diego State, Louisville and St. John's, all of whom made the NCAA tournament.

Iowa didn't have far to go, though. The Hawkeyes drew just 9,550 fans a game in 2009-10, by far their lowest average attendance since Carver-Hawkeye Arena opened in 1983.

Iowa ranked 31st in the nation in with 11,635 fans per game, despite finishing 11-20.

Go 11-20, have 5th highest per game attendence increase in the country and 31st overall per game attendence.

Lol Wut.

Seriously though, the per game increase is understandable because of how awful we were in 09-10 and no one wanted to watch that team. But the per game attendence overall? Teams 32+ should be ashamed...

BuckNaked

05-02-2011, 04:19 PM

Where do you guys think Trevor Lacey's going?

yo123

05-02-2011, 04:29 PM

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-bkc-iowa-attendance,0,2261735.story

Go 11-20, have 5th highest per game attendence increase in the country and 31st overall per game attendence.

Lol Wut.

Seriously though, the per game increase is understandable because of how awful we were in 09-10 and no one wanted to watch that team. But the per game attendence overall? Teams 32+ should be ashamed...

That's really surprising, it must be all old people because it always seems so dead when I watch Hawkeye games on TV.

JRTPlaya21

05-03-2011, 10:14 AM

Rodney Purvis decommitted from the Ville. Duke, Kentucky & NC State are now hot on his trail.

T-RICH49

05-03-2011, 10:26 AM

Where do you guys think Trevor Lacey's going?

not sure.I know he's visiting KU this weekend

2 Live Crew

05-05-2011, 06:39 PM

Gary Williams retiring. Wow.

http://msn.foxsports.com/collegebasketball/story/Maryland-coach-Gary-Williams-retiring-after-22-seasons-050511

SeanTaylorRIP

05-05-2011, 06:42 PM

Wow that has to suck for Maryland fans, lose Jordan Williams now Gary Williams. Justin Anderson could very likely decommitt now.

2 Live Crew

05-05-2011, 07:12 PM

Wow that has to suck for Maryland fans, lose Jordan Williams now Gary Williams. Justin Anderson could very likely decommitt now.

Been a MD fan all my life and also an alumni. Not that mad to be honest with you. I love Gary, respect and appreciate all that he did for the program. I always have fond memories of the good old days.

That said, his recruiting has slacked terribly recently and I'm glad he retired and they didn't have to force him out (works out well for everyone).

UMD is a much better job than most people realize. Top 10 job in the country easily. Very attractive job, amazing talent right in the background, great facilities, great tradition and a big time conference.

There will be some big names in the mix for the job. Jamie Dixon, Jay Wright, Sean Miller all have connections.

Giantsfan1080

05-05-2011, 07:50 PM

Hope this means Wally Judge chooses Rutgers now. It was about a 50/50 shot but I still don't think we land him unfortunately.

thenewfeature06

05-05-2011, 07:53 PM

Combs-McDaniel will be leaving UCONN..

I didn't know Judge was transferring..

Giantsfan1080

05-06-2011, 08:03 AM

Combs-McDaniel will be leaving UCONN..

I didn't know Judge was transferring..

Yeah he left Kansas State in December I believe. He was going to make a decision this week but now that Williams left he said he will wait to see who they hire. Probably not a good sign for Rutgers.

DiG

05-06-2011, 12:30 PM

We love you Gary. Great press conference. Will be missed.

http://www.betbigdc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Gary-Williams-The-Baltimore-Sun.jpg

etk

05-07-2011, 01:24 PM

Not sure why Coombs-McDaniel is transferring. I know he got arrested and has had a rocky relationship with Calhoun but he turned into a solid scorer last year and should be getting more minutes this year. I guess Calhoun is going with Giffey as a starter and JCM isn't down with that.

Giantsfan1080

05-10-2011, 05:18 AM

Wally Judge to Rutgers!!!! Wow probably the best recruit we've ever got even though he's a transfer. I want to have Mike Rice's babies.

DiG

05-10-2011, 09:16 AM

Wally Judge to Rutgers!!!! Wow probably the best recruit we've ever got even though he's a transfer. I want to have Mike Rice's babies.

We'll see if he gets clearance to play. Could be a big pick up if things workout better than they did at Kentucky.

Giantsfan1080

05-10-2011, 09:32 AM

We'll see if he gets clearance to play. Could be a big pick up if things workout better than they did at Kentucky.

Kansas State. Also, he won't play for us in 2011. He'll be able to play in 2012.

JRTPlaya21

05-10-2011, 12:01 PM

Ryan Harrow is visiting UK today. He still has to visit UGA, Texas, St. Johns & Louisville.

T-RICH49

05-10-2011, 03:00 PM

sounds like DD to Duke fell through for some reason.sounding like he's coming to KU.also sounds like UK or KU for Lacey

SeanTaylorRIP

05-10-2011, 03:24 PM

Giantsfan1080

05-10-2011, 04:10 PM

Wally Judge is kind of living off high school hype, you've got to be worried when a kid has been in college for two years and hasn't progressed at all, and Kstate has been producing productive wings and stretch 4's. Right now he's the Kwame Brown of college basketball, living off hype and "potential." He really lacks basketball skill. Hopefully the change of scenery will help him like Vernon Macklin.

Well it's a no lose situation for Rutgers regardless. He may not become a great player like everyone though but when we add him to the recruiting class we have coming in then he doesn't really need to be. If anyone can get something out of him it'll be Mike Rice as well. I believe he also had a back injury his FR year and he never got fully healthy so Martin relegated him to garbage minutes.

JRTPlaya21

05-10-2011, 08:58 PM

Rodney Purvis has now dropped the Gators & his new top 4 is Duke, NC State, Kentucky & Louisville.

JoeJoeBrown

05-11-2011, 12:03 PM

Robert Traylor just died of a heart attack at age 34.

Wow. That scares the hell out of me.

T-RICH49

05-14-2011, 06:49 AM

obviously things can change but sounds like Lacey is looking more and more like he's coming to KU

JRTPlaya21

05-18-2011, 05:39 PM

Trevor Lacey to Bama. Torian Graham to NCSU.

JRTPlaya21

05-24-2011, 11:58 AM

Dwayne Polee is transferring from St. Johns but looking like Momo Jones is coming in.

T-RICH49

05-24-2011, 12:55 PM

What happens first?DeAndre Daniels announces a school or world ends?

Hurricanes25

05-24-2011, 04:19 PM

Dwayne Polee is transferring from St. Johns but looking like Momo Jones is coming in.

This doesn't hurt St. John's at all. We have a great recruiting class coming in, including fowards Maurice Harkless and Jakarr Sampson who are both better than Polee.

And apparently Momo Jones can't transfer to St. John's because of some new rule. haven't heard much on it yet, though.

JRTPlaya21

05-25-2011, 10:50 AM

Momo Jones is still considering UConn, Seton Hall, Iona, Hofstra and Siena. Maryland has approached Jones about transferring there.

descendency

05-25-2011, 11:38 AM

Rodney Purvis has now dropped the Gators & his new top 4 is Duke, NC State, Kentucky & Louisville.

/pipedream

Hines

05-25-2011, 01:34 PM

Who are some coaches that would be good for PSU?

Nalej

05-25-2011, 02:16 PM

Who are some coaches that would be good for PSU?

Anyone else?

I don't really know who they target but I doubt it's a well known coach.
It'll probably be some assistant

JRTPlaya21

05-25-2011, 07:37 PM

/pipedream

Not at all. State just landed a 5 star prospect a few weeks back & one of Rodney's best friends is also a heavy State lean. Infact I've been hearing he is pretty much all Duke & State.

JRTPlaya21

05-26-2011, 09:06 AM

Ryan Harrow to UK & Justin Anderson to UVA from MD

Hines

05-26-2011, 03:59 PM

Anyone else?

I don't really know who they target but I doubt it's a well known coach.
It'll probably be some assistant

Jim Boylen is suppose to be a strongly considering the job. Anyone know about him?

Hines

06-02-2011, 07:19 PM

Looks like Pat Chambers will be the next HC for PSU. From what I have gathered and read, he's a good hire.

derza222

06-02-2011, 11:42 PM

Looks like Pat Chambers will be the next HC for PSU. From what I have gathered and read, he's a good hire.

Think that's a great hire, Chambers was an awesome assistant at 'Nova and did a really good job at BU while he was up there. Wouldn't be surprised to see a 'Nova-PSU game in the future if they do indeed hire him.

JRTPlaya21

06-07-2011, 05:01 PM

DeAndre Daniels to UConn. Looks like we all missed bigtime on this one lol.

SuperMcgee

06-07-2011, 08:29 PM

Will Regan coming back home to Buffalo from Virgina. Him, Xavier Ford, and Javon McCrea could make for an awesome frontcourt in a couple years.

McCrea was MAC Freshman of the Year and is currently in camp for the U-19 world championships.
Ford was a 3rd Team All-American this past year out of Harrison (CO)

Docta

06-07-2011, 08:44 PM

DeAndre Daniels to UConn. Looks like we all missed bigtime on this one lol.
I guess Calhoun is staying then. Ugh.

T-RICH49

06-08-2011, 11:00 AM

DeAndre Daniels to UConn. Looks like we all missed bigtime on this one lol.

good riddance.got so freaking sick of all his drama

etk

06-14-2011, 12:35 PM

UConn is actually starting to get top recruits again. Amazing what a surprise championship can do.

Also who actually thought Calhoun was retiring?

JRTPlaya21

06-15-2011, 04:40 PM

Momo Jones to Iona & Dwayne Polee to SDSU.

T-RICH49

06-17-2011, 04:38 PM

Kevin Young to Kansas.anyone know anything about him?never heard of him before today?

JRTPlaya21

06-17-2011, 05:33 PM

Rodney Purvis now down to NCSU, Duke & Mizzou.

JRTPlaya21

06-23-2011, 11:06 PM

Kuran Iverson's top 3 is UK, UConn & Syracuse.

JRTPlaya21

08-26-2011, 06:48 PM

Figured this was some major bump-worthy news....Andre Drummond to UConn via twitter.....but for this season. These fools really could repeat now even without Kemba.

yo123

08-26-2011, 07:17 PM

Thank God he didn't go to Kentucky that **** was getting old

JRTPlaya21

08-26-2011, 07:33 PM

Lol I never really thought UK had any shot to land him. But jeeze I hope they don't get Shabazz. He would look much better in Blue Devil blue ;)

derza222

08-26-2011, 10:35 PM

Lol I never really thought UK had any shot to land him. But jeeze I hope they don't get Shabazz. He would look much better in Blue Devil blue ;)

Shabazz is going to UCLA IMO. Think there's a better chance Coach K lands Jabari Parker.

Drummond to UConn is obviously huge for them, wonder how they're going to fit him in since I believe they're full in terms of scholarships. Wonder what kind of player he's going to be long-term, I'm guessing the type who never fulfills his immense potential.

JRTPlaya21

08-27-2011, 12:08 PM

If we got Jabari & Julius Randle I think I'd die happy. If Drummond actually comes motivated to play then the Huskies are going to be scary.

derza222

08-27-2011, 05:25 PM

Savon Goodman decommits from Villanova - bummer.

jayceheathman

08-27-2011, 07:15 PM

I did not win the computerized drawing to get tickets at face value for the 2012 Final Four. :(

etk

08-29-2011, 02:29 PM

Shabazz is going to UCLA IMO. Think there's a better chance Coach K lands Jabari Parker.

Drummond to UConn is obviously huge for them, wonder how they're going to fit him in since I believe they're full in terms of scholarships. Wonder what kind of player he's going to be long-term, I'm guessing the type who never fulfills his immense potential.

Michael Bradley is going on financial aid to free a scholarship, making Drummond #10 for 2011. There was some thought that Enosch Wolf would go pro in Europe or something like that but the whole team is still intact.

That makes our starting lineup

PG: Napier
SG: Lamb
SF: Giffey/Daniels
PF: Oriakhi
C: Drummond

Pretty insane...do you guys think Daniels will start?

JoeJoeBrown

08-29-2011, 05:02 PM

Michael Bradley is going on financial aid to free a scholarship, making Drummond #10 for 2011. There was some thought that Enosch Wolf would go pro in Europe or something like that but the whole team is still intact.

That makes our starting lineup

PG: Napier
SG: Lamb
SF: Giffey/Daniels
PF: Oriakhi
C: Drummond

Pretty insane...do you guys think Daniels will start?

Calhoun is such a cheating scumbag. I can't believe the crap that he gets away with and ESPN just ignores it.

JeffSamardzijaIRISH

08-29-2011, 09:43 PM

Calhoun is such a cheating scumbag. I can't believe the crap that he gets away with and ESPN just ignores it.

What's wrong with a student going on financial aid? He might qualify academically for a lot of merit awards, or his family just might be able to pay for his education straight up. How is that cheating?

SeanTaylorRIP

08-29-2011, 09:50 PM

Orakhi and Drummond forget about going inside, Lamb will be a lottery pick next year. If Napier develops the way he should watch out.

etk

09-02-2011, 11:40 AM

Calhoun is such a cheating scumbag. I can't believe the crap that he gets away with and ESPN just ignores it.

Huh? Bradley is still on the team and will receive financial aid because of his living situation and background in Tennessee. I don't see the issue, and even if you have a problem with the morality of the matter it's obviously not cheating.

I forgot the starting SF will be Roscoe Smith in the big/defensive lineup, oops. Hopefully he works on his shot to become a 2-way player.

JRTPlaya21

09-05-2011, 12:16 PM

Ricardo Ledo to Providence again.

T-RICH49

09-05-2011, 10:35 PM

sounds like Julius Randle is gonna be at KU for the Legends of the Phog scrimmage on the 24th

Giantsfan1080

09-16-2011, 04:25 PM

Jerami Grant to Syracuse. Rutgers got real close on this one but in the end it's hard to compete with the Orange.

T-RICH49

09-19-2011, 10:22 AM

Perry Ellis to announce Wednesday.I'd be shocked if he's not at KU

JRTPlaya21

09-20-2011, 12:43 AM

UCLA got Kyle Anderson....no shock.

JRTPlaya21

09-20-2011, 11:09 PM

Archie Goodwin to UK.

T-RICH49

09-21-2011, 02:53 PM

It's official...Perry Ellis to KU

JRTPlaya21

09-21-2011, 03:43 PM

Solid pickup for the Big mid-major lol.

JRTPlaya21

10-31-2011, 03:35 PM

Kaleb Tarczewski to Zona. DaJuan Coleman to Cuse. D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera to Georgetown

Hurricanes25

10-31-2011, 03:47 PM

Old news but 3 of St. John's top recruits (C Norvel Pelle, forwards Amir Garrett and JaKarr Sampson) have been ruled academically ineligible. We're pretty thin depth wise.

BuckeyeDan17

11-02-2011, 03:00 PM

Is Dajuan Coleman essentially a Syracuse lock?

Giantsfan1080

11-02-2011, 03:03 PM

Is Dajuan Coleman essentially a Syracuse lock?

I believe he just committed there last week.

BuckeyeDan17

11-02-2011, 03:42 PM

oh **** i really need to get my laptop fixed and stop having to go to the ******* library after classes every day.

thenewfeature06

11-09-2011, 07:15 AM

Pretty pumped for the aircraft carrier game Friday...

Had to look at the MSU roster because I wasn't sure who left and what not.

4 Seniors..2 or 3 actually see the floor and they always get good recruits.

Giantsfan1080

11-09-2011, 07:32 AM

Hines

11-09-2011, 07:33 AM

Geno Thorpe to PSU. I think Chambers is going to bring in some nice players in his time here. Thorpe had offers from Rutgers, Wisky, and Pitt. That's good enough for me.

thenewfeature06

11-09-2011, 08:12 AM

That game is going to super fun to watch. It's goint to be interesting to see how they shoot with what's goint to be open endless space behind the background. It seems to me like that might be a problem early on.

I'm also pumped for Rutgers basketball this year. We're finally on the rise there to Mike Rice. Should be a fun year watching the 7 Fr develop and then adding Wally Judge to that core in 2012/2013.

Yeah I hope it isn't too close haha but you are right. It will be a little weird for them but from what I know they get a 45 minute practice and an hour shootaround, thing is when the game starts, chances are the conditions change. If we are smart we will just take it down in the paint for easy buckets and get out in transition.

As far as Rutgers, I love the Wally Judge transfer and it sucks he won't be with you guys this year but he is a player who can average close to a double double with a block or 2 a game. Rutgers has always been a good location for basketball and I think is slightly on the rise.

yo123

11-09-2011, 09:31 PM

Arizona is seriously #16? This game is horrible.

thenewfeature06

11-10-2011, 08:21 AM

Mississippi State lost to Akron last night...

And AZ is 16 because they don't know who else is even good this year.. AZ is still living off the name.

Texas A&M looked decent last night.

JRTPlaya21

11-10-2011, 01:38 PM

Gary Harris to MSU & Alex Poythress to UK.

derza222

11-11-2011, 03:01 PM

Huge gets for both programs.

I'm really excited for this upcoming season for Villanova. There are a lot of pretty highly recruited players on the roster who have spent a lot of their careers playing behind guys who recently graduated. The guys on the current roster are more prototypical athletically and in terms of size and skill set than in past years. But only two players (starting center Mouphtaou Yarou and starting PG Maalik Wayns) played significant roles last year, so it will be interesting to see who steps up this year on the rest of the roster. Outside shooting is a huge question mark, but if it's better than expected this team could really surprise, as they're bigger and more athletic than they have been in previous years. It could be a really tough year also, but should be an interesting season. I love college hoops.

JRTPlaya21

11-14-2011, 01:05 PM

Niceeeeee!! http://www2.timesdispatch.com/mgmedia/image/500/0/186326/vcu-63-st-francis-57/

jrdrylie

11-15-2011, 10:02 AM

yo123

11-15-2011, 06:29 PM

Is Auburn's basketball team any good? My alma mater is playing them in a few weeks and I was thinking about making the couple hour drive down there to watch it but I don't really want to if they are going to get killed.

Auburn was pathetic last year.

There's a couple good games tonight. Duke/Michigan State on right now, Michigan St should theoretically be down this year but Izzo will have them competitive as always. Also Kentucky/Kansas later, I'm really excited to see Anthony Davis and Thomas Robinson match up.

JRTPlaya21

11-15-2011, 08:10 PM

OSU v UF title game rematch has been pretty entertaining as well.

JoeJoeBrown

11-15-2011, 08:42 PM

No one watching this uf osu game gives a crap about this coach k pageantry. Get the game back on ESPN. What a **** network.

JRTPlaya21

11-15-2011, 10:04 PM

903 matters!! And of course they are going to hype it up. ESPN loves Duke lol.

yo123

11-15-2011, 10:28 PM

I care about 903.

And does anyone else get annoyed when announcers chew out every player who celebrates a good play? It happens at least once a game, lighten up goddammit.

yo123

11-15-2011, 10:29 PM

Also Anthony Davis needs to shave that uni-brow in the worst way.

JRTPlaya21

11-15-2011, 10:31 PM

Agree with you on all of those instances. Let the kids enjoy being kids. 3 point goggles never killed anyone.

JoeJoeBrown

11-16-2011, 12:59 AM

I care about 903.

And does anyone else get annoyed when announcers chew out every player who celebrates a good play? It happens at least once a game, lighten up goddammit.

The record is awesome. I could have turned to ESPN to check it out. Completely ******** to skip over three on court minutes to watch some dumb q and a.

If you have espn2 you have ESPN. Just tell people to flip over for crying out loud.

CashmoneyDrew

11-16-2011, 01:07 AM

MTSU beats UCLA!!!!

BuckeyeDan17

11-16-2011, 07:44 AM

Well, looks like Aaron Craft is one of the best defenders in the country now, not just the big ten - received some great praise from Billy Donovan. We won with some pretty good defense and ability to shoot free throws at home. We won with Sullinger essentially silent, all alliteration aside that's promising.

JRTPlaya21

11-16-2011, 09:34 AM

UCLA sucks. I love how their fanbase has been thumping their chest for months like they can land any recruit that they wish to.

DiG

11-16-2011, 10:25 AM

BuckeyeDan17

11-16-2011, 10:32 AM

OSU's starting 5 looks legit but I can't help but be concerned about the depth on this squad.

It's always going to be a concern under Matta obviously since he usually ops to play his best 5-7 for the entire game; However, Ravenal (BC transfer to spell Sullinger) did appear to play quality minutes but that's just one game for a short amount of time, so we will see.

We're young as hell - 11 freshmen and sophomores, the concern about the depth is logical. I'm worried as usual about big 10 season. All the talent in the world but the experience of.. (insert analogy that I can't think of).

Also, you can see we don't have a go-to shooter this year. Losing Diebler is going to sting pretty badly throughout the duration of the season. Buford was forcing shots last night, Craft gets no respect for his outside shot and rightfully so. DeShaun Thomas is streaky as ****, and Sullinger needs to show he can hit that 15 footer with consistency throughout the season.

We will see. #3? Maybe. Need to see them play Duke for furtuer assessment.

I should have just said, "Yeah, I agree." Instead I blurt out all of this crap. Mahh bad.

keylime_5

11-16-2011, 11:37 AM

I'm more worried about getting a guy who can consistently knock down threes like we had in Diebs last year than I am about depth. We have nice depth this year, it just appears to be very young. And with that our youth itself is overrated a bit. Sullinger and Craft played basically every game last year with starter minutes and are sophomores. Buford is a wily veteran now. Thomas has a lot of experience. For a young team they have more experience than usual. If Thomas can hit threes consistently then this team can go far with all the skilled athletes they have. Good teams will be able to keep Sullinger from dominating down low like last year when we would have Buford, Lighty, and Diebler destroy the 3 point line.

That Duke game should be a fun one to watch. I'm going to see the team play when they come to Columbia next month to play the gamecocks.

Bob Sanders Dreadlock

11-17-2011, 06:39 PM

Sooooo...Syracuse assistant basketball coach being investigated on child molestation charges
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/7248184/syracuse-police-investigating-bernie-fine-molesting-boy-1980s

JoeJoeBrown

11-17-2011, 07:02 PM

yo123

11-17-2011, 07:15 PM

Oh look. The Gophers have no one who can hit an outside shot. Shocking.

One of these years Tubby will recruit someone with range outside 10 feet...

jrdrylie

11-17-2011, 09:02 PM

Oh man, my college lost by 36 points tonight against Florida. They are much improved this season, I was hoping it would be at least a little bit closer.

jrdrylie

11-18-2011, 09:43 AM

It's female basketball, but the coach and assistant coach of Oklahoma State died in a plane crash.

nrk

11-18-2011, 11:20 AM

It's female basketball, but the coach and assistant coach of Oklahoma State died in a plane crash.

I hate Oklahoma State but that is a real shame.

2 plane crashes in the last 10 years for their basketball teams.

JRTPlaya21

11-21-2011, 10:11 AM

Jabari Brown has quit Oregon's team.

SuperMcgee

11-21-2011, 06:44 PM

Alright, Michigan! Take down Duke next.

dabears10

11-22-2011, 10:39 AM

Let's go Scotty!

Rutgers vs ILSTU!

Battle of midget PGs.

Giantsfan1080

11-22-2011, 10:59 AM

Let's go Scotty!

Rutgers vs ILSTU!

Battle of midget PGs.

Mack is the real deal. It's going to be fun watching him develop.

derza222

11-22-2011, 01:30 PM

Mack is the real deal. It's going to be fun watching him develop.

Mike Rice is the real deal too. If Big East basketball can remain solid throughout all this conference upheaval, it's going to be cool watching him develop the Rutgers program.

Giantsfan1080

11-22-2011, 01:33 PM

Mike Rice is the real deal too. If Big East basketball can remain solid throughout all this conference upheaval, it's going to be cool watching him develop the Rutgers program.

I do love me some Mike Rice. He really does seem to have the all around package including recruiting and coaching.

That game tonight is being played in a ballroom by the way. It's going to be weird to watch.

CashmoneyDrew

11-22-2011, 03:17 PM

UT and Memphis in a nice OT game at the Maui invitational right now.

CashmoneyDrew

11-22-2011, 03:26 PM

Aaaand double overtime.

RaiderNation

11-22-2011, 07:49 PM

Austin Rivers really reminds me of Dwayne Wade. Duke has enough talent to be a final 4 team this year.

bearsfan_51

11-22-2011, 07:55 PM

Agree with you on all of those instances. Let the kids enjoy being kids. 3 point goggles never killed anyone.

Unless you do it to a blind kid. Then it's just mean.

dabears10

11-22-2011, 08:29 PM

JoeJoeBrown

11-22-2011, 08:46 PM

Novak is like a 12th year senior. Can't stand that douchebag.

Giantsfan1080

11-23-2011, 06:54 AM

REDBIRDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!

The ill State takes down the mighty Scarlet Knights!

This means that if the Illini beat Richmond we can have Illinois lose to an Illinois Valley school for the 2nd time in three years.

Good game from you guys. We couldn't stop Wilkins all game long and our free throw shooting was horrible.

dabears10

11-23-2011, 06:59 AM

Good game from you guys. We couldn't stop Wilkins all game long and our free throw shooting was horrible.

It was probably the free throw shooting that did you in. I was getting immeasurably pissed when ISU was breaking the press only to kick it back out and play prevent offense. But after the strong Rutgers comeback our Freshman Nic Moore hit that big 3 to take back the lead.

Well played, go ahead and beat Richmond and finish in the middle somewhere in the Big East.

Let's Go Illini, see if you will lose to an In-State school 3 years in a row.

T-RICH49

11-23-2011, 11:34 PM

How The Heck Was No Travel Called On Curry!!!!!!!!!!

yo123

11-24-2011, 12:42 AM

Austin Rivers really reminds me of Dwayne Wade. Duke has enough talent to be a final 4 team this year.

Dwayne Wade with half the athleticism. He has a long way to go defensively, he couldn't even stay on the floor during crunch time over Tyler freakin Thornton.

JRTPlaya21

11-24-2011, 08:03 AM

Oh T-Rich it must suck being a KU fan lol.

derza222

11-24-2011, 10:23 AM

Dwayne Wade with half the athleticism. He has a long way to go defensively, he couldn't even stay on the floor during crunch time over Tyler freakin Thornton.

Wade's a strong dude too, Rivers is really nothing like him physically. Don't think he's going to end up doing anything in the NBA, he's not a bad 1 on 1 player but he's lacking in size and athleticism and needs the ball in his hands to be effective. Could be good in college if he sticks around for awhile though.

yo123

11-25-2011, 07:00 PM

Wow, down goes UConn, apparently MJ's son can ball a little bit. UCF vs. Harvard in the championship of that tournament, haha.

JRTPlaya21

11-27-2011, 07:47 AM

Haha oh UNC. Choking like usual.

yo123

11-27-2011, 12:07 PM

Meh, UNLV is actually a pretty good team. They returned 4 of their 5 starters and they've been to the tournament 4 of the last 5 years.

That said UNC's defense looked pretty pathetic. They let UNLV do absolutely whatever they wanted on offense.

marshallb

11-28-2011, 01:44 PM

Minnesota star forward Trevor Mbakwe reportedly out for the season with a torn ACL. (http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Source_Gophers_forward_Trevor_Mbakwes_season_over_ with_torn_ACL112811)

yo123

11-28-2011, 02:44 PM

Well, that was a fun season.

God I feel horrible for him, he's been through a lot and seems like a really good guy.

JoeJoeBrown

11-28-2011, 03:05 PM

Yeah, that really blows. Loved watching him play. Hope he recovers.

marshallb

11-28-2011, 09:19 PM

Well, that was a fun season.

God I feel horrible for him, he's been through a lot and seems like a really good guy.

Yeah, that really blows. Loved watching him play. Hope he recovers.

Yea. The Gophers season is pretty much done. He was such a stud who actually worked hard inside unlike the more talented Sampson. I've got a friend that is in a couple classes with Trevor and he says that he's such a nice guy and even though he's, as he put it, "dumber than a box of rocks" he works hard as hell in the classes, which seems like how he is on the basketball court. I hope that he decides to come back with a medical redshirt, but as that article says, I wouldn't count on it.

bored of education

11-29-2011, 04:31 PM

Austin Rivers will prove how overrated he is but getting locked down my A-Craft or will it show that A-Craft might be one of the best PG defenders in college in a long time? OR BOTH!

Buckeyes 76
Duke 68

bored of education

11-29-2011, 04:35 PM

or is it Austen Rivers?

JRTPlaya21

11-29-2011, 08:05 PM

What a start so far lol. Jeeze

yo123

11-29-2011, 09:12 PM

bored of education

11-29-2011, 09:30 PM

Filthy crossover by Rivers there. He looks great early on.

I can't believe Sullinger makes half the crap he throws up, it's amazing. Showcasing some Kevin Love-esque matador defense too. Great college player but I don't know about him as a pro.

I agree I see him maybe a 17-7 type guy? Depends which weight he plays at. What you think he better of playing at?

Sloopy

11-29-2011, 10:19 PM

Someone turn the lights out in the nut house!!!!

JRTPlaya21

11-29-2011, 10:34 PM

Solid win for you guys. Hope to see you again in the Big Dance!

Smooth Criminal

11-30-2011, 06:23 AM

Never really been a basketball fan, but going to that game was ridiculous. Student section was the best I've ever seen here.

JoeJoeBrown

11-30-2011, 10:30 AM

I love how coach k is whining (to be fair he only communicates in a whine, regardless of emotional state) that his kids were tired. They hadn't played for 6 days. Maui be damned.

I like coach k but come on now.

SuperMcgee

11-30-2011, 10:23 PM

Buffalo basketball might be my best option for local success this year. MAC play is going to be nuts. Looking like a real strong mid-major this year, I can't wait.

T-RICH49

12-02-2011, 03:23 PM

Andrew White verbally committs to Kansas

JoeJoeBrown

12-02-2011, 05:54 PM

Fuuuuudge. Sullinger out with back spasms for an unspecified time, possibly weeks.

MetSox17

12-02-2011, 06:05 PM

Fuuuuudge. Sullinger out with back spasms for an unspecified time, possibly weeks.

Maybe the fat boy should lose some weight, it would help his back issues.

Also, i'm glad he isn't playing, maybe my alma mater won't get raped so bad tomorrow. Go UT-Pan American Broncs!

T-RICH49

12-02-2011, 09:44 PM

Fuuuuudge. Sullinger out with back spasms for an unspecified time, possibly weeks.

hope he's back(no pun intended) for KU.Want to see him and T-Rob go at it

BuckNaked

12-03-2011, 01:56 PM

Amazing game today. My Cats are looking better at the beginning of the year then they have either of the two years previously. This is gonna be an exciting year.

BuckeyeDan17

12-04-2011, 06:02 PM

Fuuuuudge. Sullinger out with back spasms for an unspecified time, possibly weeks.

Matta said he's already starting to feel better. They'll be evaluating him throughout the week. They said sitting him was very precautionary. That Texas-Pan Am game was pretty bad to watch. Even Craft was sleep walking. Was good to see the bench finally get some time.

I'd bet Sully is back for Kansas. And as far as him losing weight, he dropped like 20 something pounds in the offseason and it's noticeable.

yo123

12-06-2011, 08:51 PM

Ralph Sampson is so goddamn bad. I've literally never seen a player pay softer than him at any level.

yo123

12-10-2011, 06:32 PM

Indiana knocks off Kentucky. Unbelievable game. It's awesome to see the Hoosiers being good again, that's the way it should be.

BuckNaked

12-10-2011, 06:33 PM

****** ****. I can't even be that mad, that was incredible.

JRTPlaya21

12-10-2011, 06:34 PM

Wait til next year when the Hoosiers have that top 5 class to back up Zeller....oh my.

General Zod

12-11-2011, 08:05 AM

Indiana knocks off Kentucky. Unbelievable game. It's awesome to see the Hoosiers being good again, that's the way it should be.

Maybe its a bit of hoosier homerism and I know it sounds cliche, but college basketball is better when IU is a good competitive team. What a game, damn that place exploded when he hit that 3 in the end. And wow Zeller is impressive, and just a freshman at that.

God I love college BB.....

Soooo much better then the NBA for me, and its even close.

JoeJoeBrown

12-11-2011, 09:16 AM

Maybe its a bit of hoosier homerism and I know it sounds cliche, but college basketball is better when IU is a good competitive team. What a game, damn that place exploded when he hit that 3 in the end. And wow Zeller is impressive, and just a freshman at that.

God I love college BB.....

Soooo much better then the NBA for me, and its even close.

Agree. I also love to hate Indiana but I was cheering for you guys to pull off the win.

T-RICH49

12-11-2011, 10:03 AM

JRTPlaya21

12-11-2011, 10:59 AM

Maybe its a bit of hoosier homerism and I know it sounds cliche, but college basketball is better when IU is a good competitive team. What a game, damn that place exploded when he hit that 3 in the end. And wow Zeller is impressive, and just a freshman at that.

God I love college BB.....

Soooo much better then the NBA for me, and its even close.

I agree 200% and once next years class comes in welcome back to the top 10.

ShutDwn

12-11-2011, 12:12 PM

oPXImXAMStc

All my friends and I were standing for the last three minutes and then my living room exploded at :08.

I've been at IU for four years and in Bloomington for 15. After everything that happened to the program the past few years, this win felt better than any I can remember. I know we didn't get the ball to Zeller enough, but Hulls, Watford, Oladipo and Sheehey have gone through so much so I am happy they were the main men in the game.

People on campus talked about the game all week, and everyone knew we could win this game. The crowd played a big, big role in this game. The ability for fans to be a part of the win like that is one of the best parts of college basketball.

Beating any number one is amazing, but I love beating Calipari. IU is well on it's way back, that game was just the start.

College Basketball >>> NBA

yo123

12-11-2011, 01:04 PM

I love how Indiana's fans have stuck with them over the last couple years. I wish there was more of that, so many bandwagon fans nowadays. They deserved that.

jrdrylie

12-11-2011, 03:15 PM

Edit: wrong thread

keylime_5

12-11-2011, 03:42 PM

good win for Kansas vs tOSU.I know OSU was w/o Sully but KU should not have credit taken away from it because of him being out

also Self said after game Tyshawn Tayloe has been playing the last few games with a torn meniscus and will have surgery today

Kansas shot very well. I think they hit like 60% or something and the Buckeyes were at around 40%. I didn't expect Ohio State to win @Kansas without Sullinger, not a big deal for us. It will look good on Kansas resume for the tournament, that is all.

JoeJoeBrown

12-11-2011, 03:48 PM

Kansas shot very well. I think they hit like 60% or something and the Buckeyes were at around 40%. I didn't expect Ohio State to win @Kansas without Sullinger, not a big deal for us. It will look good on Kansas resume for the tournament, that is all.

Was a bit disappointed with how much penetration Kansas was getting. Even without Sully that was crappy to see.

diabsoule

12-11-2011, 07:34 PM

Murray State beat #20 Memphis tonight to improve to 10-0. Watch out for the Racers!

BuckeyeDan17

12-11-2011, 08:14 PM

Oh my god downtown Bloomington was like nothing I'd ever seen last night.

******* epic night to be an IU student. w00t.

T-RICH49

12-11-2011, 08:50 PM

Was a bit disappointed with how much penetration Kansas was getting. Even without Sully that was crappy to see.

I think a lot of that happened IIRC after Craft got into early foul trouble

JoeJoeBrown

12-11-2011, 09:08 PM

I think a lot of that happened IIRC after Craft got into early foul trouble

Thinking back, you are correct. That kid is so key to OSU's success. His defense is just phenomenal.

phlysac

12-16-2011, 07:07 PM

Khem Birch Leaving Pittsburgh, Heading Back To Canada

Dec 16, 2011 - One of the highest rated recruits in Pittsburgh Panthers basketball history is leaving. Forward Khem Birch informed CBSSports.com today that he has decided to transfer.

"I'm leaving," Birch told CBSSports.com on Friday night. "I'm headed to Toronto now. I enjoyed my time at Pittsburgh, I love Coach (Jamie) Dixon, had no problems with the staff and the players. It just wasn't the right fit for me."

Birch was the highest rated player that the Pitt basketball program has ever landed, but while his loss stings it won't totally kill their team. Birch had started six games for the Panthers and many felt he was on the verge of breaking out. The Panthers have a good group of young players however, so they should be able to absorb the loss. Pitt also has a highly touted Australian commit Steven Adams on the way next season.
http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/2011/12/16/2641726/khem-birch-leaving-pittsburgh-heading-back-to-canada

:cries:

Brent

12-17-2011, 02:09 PM

I really hope we beat Florida today. Would be nice to see A&M look good against our soon to be conference mates.

keylime_5

12-17-2011, 04:02 PM

so Ohio State played @S.Carolina today in Columbia......was easily 70% Buckeye fans in the stands, almost like a home game. Twas awesome to be there.

ATLDirtyBirds

12-17-2011, 04:28 PM

Good to see Reggie Johnson back on the court today.

jayceheathman

12-20-2011, 03:30 AM

http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/2011/12/16/2641726/khem-birch-leaving-pittsburgh-heading-back-to-canada

:cries:

Supposedly he is considering transferring to New Mexico State because we have 6 Canadian players on our team. At least I read the article about it on rivals.

T-RICH49

12-20-2011, 01:18 PM

Brannen Greene committed to KU and Isaiah Lewis may be not to far behind.Needed some good news after the debacle last night

phlysac

12-20-2011, 04:23 PM

Supposedly he is considering transferring to New Mexico State because we have 6 Canadian players on our team. At least I read the article about it on rivals.

Heard that as well. Makes sense considering he didn't have the "need" to play with fellow Canadians at Notre Dame Academy.

derza222

12-20-2011, 09:21 PM

Supposedly he is considering transferring to New Mexico State because we have 6 Canadian players on our team. At least I read the article about it on rivals.

I read Mizzou too which would be interesting, that'd be their second five star freshman transfer this season.

CashmoneyDrew

12-22-2011, 07:12 PM

5* forward Jarnell Stokes commits to Tennessee. He's actually supposed to be a senior this year, but the TSSAA wouldn't allow him to play this year due to a transfer. He's actually already graduated high school though, so he'll enroll at UT in January and be eligible to play this season.

sbh15

12-23-2011, 10:31 PM

http://s1-02.twitpicproxy.com/photos/large/478605170.gif

Giantsfan1080

12-29-2011, 08:54 PM

Rutgers!!!!!!

scottyboy

12-29-2011, 09:42 PM

**** yeah! Stormed the court!

SuperMcgee

12-29-2011, 11:12 PM

I saw that game going into double OT and stated a good "Do it for Scotty!"

Would've loved for Buffalo to win at Temple after the smackdowns they've been laying on us in football, but they lost it at the death of overtime. Javon McCrea is starting to heat up. Right up on 30 points in the last few games. Conference play starts with a bang: Kent St. and Ohio in the first two. I can not wait.

T-RICH49

12-31-2011, 05:27 PM

Thomas Robinson line from today:

30 points, 21 boards, 4 assists ans 3 steals

I know the competition was'nt the greatest but 30 and 20 is still impressive

JoeJoeBrown

12-31-2011, 05:45 PM

The refs in this osu Indiana game are terrible. Good god.

General Zod

12-31-2011, 07:12 PM

The refs in this osu Indiana game are terrible. Good god.

Agreed, but always happy to see IU pull out a W. :-)

General Zod

01-05-2012, 09:01 PM

Got a good one going on at the half with IU up by 7.

Giantsfan1080

01-07-2012, 10:43 PM

Apparently we're only going to beat top 10 teams this year. It's been awesome and I can see why these FR were rated so high. The future is bright.

StickSkills

01-08-2012, 01:55 PM

Damn, so close to IU there. Coach Chambers is doing a hell of a job between beating Purdue by 20 on Thursday and then being down by 2 to Indiana with :21 left in the game (final was 88-82 IU).

This is a very young team too. One senior, Cam Woodyard, who played 7 minutes (2 points). Only three juniors, Billy Oliver (he's stepping up), Tim Frazier (excellent guard, will be a huge loss), and Nick Colella (walk on).

EDIT: Billy Oliver has missed 2 seasons due to medical hardship so he'll have sophomore eligibility right now if the eventual waiver goes through.

bearsfan_51

01-12-2012, 10:37 PM

Oh ****, we beat Indiana? Didn't see that coming...

yo123

01-12-2012, 10:48 PM

I'm not surprised. Indiana isn't close to the 8th best team in the country and the Gophers were desperate for a Big 10 victory. I'm impressed that we did it on the road but we still aren't any good.

MaxV

01-13-2012, 09:01 AM

thenewfeature06

01-13-2012, 10:19 AM

SUxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Duke won.. I didn't watch that whole game.. UVA has a good team no doubt.

CashmoneyDrew

01-14-2012, 11:59 AM

Go Vols! Let's hope they keep it up in the second half. Jarnell Stokes is playing like a grown man right now.

ShutDwn

01-14-2012, 01:13 PM

IU relies very heavily on the perimeter shooting (tops in the country at 3pt FG %).

Without it, they are a small, not very athletic team with mediocre bench.

Yesterday they were 4-18 from beyond the arc. I'm surprised they only lost by 3.

FG% doesn't mean reliance at all. They are great from three but they don't get an overwhelming amount of points from behind the arch.

They shot terribly against the Gophers and didn't get the ball to Zeller. The entry passes really need to improve. Could be a rough two game stretch after OSU.

JeffSamardzijaIRISH

01-14-2012, 02:39 PM

FLORIDA STATE!!! Put it to UNC!!!

JRTPlaya21

01-14-2012, 02:57 PM

SUxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Duke won.. I didn't watch that whole game.. UVA has a good team no doubt.

Sucks FSU just bent you over so badly.

Giantsfan1080

01-14-2012, 03:18 PM

West Virginia raped us twice this season.

ncst8fan83

01-14-2012, 03:39 PM

West Virginia raped us twice this season.

I didn't know you were related

Giantsfan1080

01-14-2012, 03:48 PM

I didn't know you were related

Considering all the money I gave towards Rutgers it's definitely a collective.

T-RICH49

01-17-2012, 12:22 PM

Thomas Robinson for National Player Of The Year

JETS5128

01-17-2012, 12:33 PM

Thomas Robinson for National Player Of The Year

Running away with it right now

JoeJoeBrown

01-18-2012, 08:54 PM

LOL at Indiana. I guess those "We're back" shirts can be used next year.

JRTPlaya21

01-20-2012, 06:55 PM

UNC's title chances take another huge blow with Dexter Strickland out with a torn ACL.

T-RICH49

01-20-2012, 07:25 PM

1 year ago today Thomas Robinson lost his mother.Can't imagine the heartache he's feeling a year later

Giantsfan1080

01-21-2012, 03:06 PM

The refs jobbed us so bad in the Georgetown game it's not even funny. We should have had another big time win on our resume.

ncst8fan83

01-21-2012, 03:23 PM

The refs jobbed us so bad in the Georgetown game it's not even funny. We should have had another big time win on our resume.

7 fta vs 36 fta. seems like a valid argument. especially since you had at least 10 more scoring opportunities.

Giantsfan1080

01-21-2012, 03:30 PM

7 fta vs 36 fta. seems like a valid argument. especially since you had at least 10 more scoring opportunities.

Even with that the last foul they called with under 10 seconds left in a tie was so incredibly ridiculous. They called an off the ball foul where both guys were just trying to get position down low. I couldn't believe they called it.

thenewfeature06

02-03-2012, 09:36 AM

UNC's title chances take another huge blow with Dexter Strickland out with a torn ACL.

HEY YOU LOST TO FSU TOO! :D

but not in the fashion we did... Roys worst loss but anyway..

Losing Strick is pretty big ummmmmm high energy player for the most part, really lenky for being like 6'1.. really a good leaper and one of our better defenders.

Huge blow to our title chances? Possibly.. strick usually was the backup PG and played a little 2 at times. Reggie Bullock is more fit to be a 2 and is an outside threat but sometimes Strick plays the PG position like Russell Westbrook in a sense of being out of control and having that shoot first mentality.

O yeah and we got Stillman White to play PG, we iggggggggght.