Selection Sunday is done and the tournament field is set. These are five players to watch as the tournament begins on Tuesday with the First Four. These players may not be the best players on their team but they are the players to watch as the tournament opens. Joseph Young, Oregon (faces Oklahoma State… Continue reading 5 Unexpected Players to Watch in the NCAA Tournament
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Major Matchups Headline the Slate: NBA Recap for Mar 16
There were three games last night in which both teams were in the playoff race, giving viewers a competitive slate for Sunday. The best players in the NBA were on display last night, as more than half of the NBA played and the stars performed up to their talents. With so many competitive games, Sunday’s… Continue reading Major Matchups Headline the Slate: NBA Recap for Mar 16
The Top Teams Roll: NBA Recap for Mar 15
The two top teams in the Western Conference, the Warriors and Grizzlies, were in action on Saturday night and both rolled to comfortable victories. As the season nears the end, it is vital to see which teams are competitors and which are going to miss out on the playoffs and last night’s slate helped clear… Continue reading The Top Teams Roll: NBA Recap for Mar 15
5 Under the Radar Mid-Major Players to Watch in the NCAA Tournament
As March Madness begins, the most vital piece is to see who is the game changing player in each matchup. It could be the best player on a mid-major team or a bench player on a powerhouse, but these are the players that will make a difference and could become household names by the beginning… Continue reading 5 Under the Radar Mid-Major Players to Watch in the NCAA Tournament
The Resurgence of Tony Parker
Since being drafted with the final pick of the first round in the 2001 NBA Draft, San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker has always flown under the radar. The current scope of the NBA’s Point Guard position is the deepest its ever been. Names such as Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul,… Continue reading The Resurgence of Tony Parker
Dallas Runs it Up: NBA Daily Review for Mar 13
Whether it came at the start, the end, or in between, Friday’s NBA games were won when scoring runs came at the right time. For the 76ers, it was late; for Portland, it was early; and for Dallas, the points came from every-which-where in between. Let’s get to the games: Sacramento Kings 107 (22-42) Philadelphia… Continue reading Dallas Runs it Up: NBA Daily Review for Mar 13
Under the Radar Teams Who Can Make the Sweet Sixteen
March Madness is about two things. It is about wall to wall college basketball for four glorious days at the start of the tournament and it is about those mind blowing upsets which people talk about for years to come. With the greatest weekend in all of sports just around the corner it its the… Continue reading Under the Radar Teams Who Can Make the Sweet Sixteen
Irving leads Cavs in OT: NBA Daily Review for March 12
Is there a new King in Cleveland? Likely not, but LeBron James has a prince in the running to take his title. Kyrie Irving exploded for 57 points to leave the Cavaliers past the Spurs. Another big name in the league, James Harden, saw his stat sheet regress for the second-straight game, while the Knicks… Continue reading Irving leads Cavs in OT: NBA Daily Review for March 12
How Does Syracuse Stack up Against Other Scandals?
The recent sanctions handed down by the NCAA on Syracuse were far-reaching and extensive, but how do they compare to other recent, high-profile cases? Embed from Getty Images Citing violations dating back to 2001 (violations, it should be noted, that the sports department self-reported), Syracuse men’s basketball lost 12 scholarships over the next four years,… Continue reading How Does Syracuse Stack up Against Other Scandals?
The West Heats Up: NBA Daily Review for March 11
Western Conference stars Russell Westbrook and James Harden were limited in their respective games on Wednesday and the Thunder and Rockets both fell in important position battles. Wednesday was full of closely contested tilts which made for an exciting slate as the season draws to a close. Let’s get to the games: Chicago Bulls 104… Continue reading The West Heats Up: NBA Daily Review for March 11