WEST COAST: This one is academic. There is one team in this league that will potentially be a No. 1 seed and then there is one team who may get an at-large bid. Gonzaga went 16-0 in league play this year with some really impressive victories. In Las Vegas this weekend, I can’t see anyoneContinue reading “More Conference Tournament Previews”
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Weekend Bracket 2/18-2/19
Quick Notes: I can’t remember when BracketBuster games were more important. Saint Mary’s vs. Murray St is probably the marquee matchup as both teams badly need to win. I can say the same about Creighton, but Long Beach St may solidify an at-large berth with a win. CAA can make a big move as aContinue reading “Weekend Bracket 2/18-2/19”
More Conference Tournament Previews
PATRIOT LEAGUE: Bucknell and American are way ahead of the pack in this league. Bucknell ran through Patriot League competition with only one loss and American only three. Too bad for the Eagles, two of those losses came from the Bison. Nothing really to say here, but to expect part three with Bucknell winning again.Continue reading “More Conference Tournament Previews”
Even More Conference Tournament Predictions
I put these together for thehoopsreport.com so they’re a little long-winded AMERICA EAST The Favorite: The Binghamton Bearcats are in a position they’ve never been in before. They enter the America East tournament as the hunted. America East Player of the Year D.J. Rivera leads a club that has won 10 out of its lastContinue reading “Even More Conference Tournament Predictions”
Hypothetical Situations that Just Might Happen
We’re going to do something different this week. Since Selection Sunday is creeping up on us, I’m going to talk about different scenarios that may play out for some bubble teams. Saint Mary’s: Patrick Mills comes back. A month ago, I thought the season was over for the Gaels when Mills was injured and itContinue reading “Hypothetical Situations that Just Might Happen”
Leaders of the Pac(k)
Quick, which team is the best team in the state of Washington? I bet you answered Gonzaga. You may be correct, but they have a serious challenger in the form of the Washington Huskies. Lorenzo Romar has his team tied for first in the Pac-10 with wins over USC, UCLA and Arizona St already. LedContinue reading “Leaders of the Pac(k)”
Mountain Men
There are many teams in the Big East with instant name cache; UConn Georgetown, Syracuse, and Louisville to name a few. West Virginia would be pretty far down that list. However, the Mountaineers have staked their claim as a contender in the best conference in the country. The Mountaineers are at full strength and areContinue reading “Mountain Men”