With all due respect to the Los Angeles Clippers vs Oklahoma City Westbrooks game that is on ESPN tonight, the game of the week pits the Spurs vs the Cavs tomorrow at 9:30 ET on TNT. Anytime we get a Kawhi vs LeBron match up it is must see TV but there is so much… Continue reading A Spurs vs. Cavs Showdown
Category: Basketball
Meet the NBA’s Forgotten Most Improved Player Candidate: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jimmy Butler, Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson are the four names that most heavily dominate the conversation for the NBA’s 2014-2015 Most Improved Player award. With Butler currently out for an estimated three-six weeks, he is anticipated to be back just in time for the first round of the NBA playoffs at the… Continue reading Meet the NBA’s Forgotten Most Improved Player Candidate: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Lakers Officially Eliminated: NBA Daily Review for March 10
Two records were set on Tuesday night. On a positive, personal note, LeBron James recorded the most assists in Cleveland history. On a sour note, the Lakers are officially eliminated from postseason contention. It’s the earliest Los Angeles has been out of contention since the franchise moved from Minnesota to California in 1960. Even though… Continue reading Lakers Officially Eliminated: NBA Daily Review for March 10
Consistency Helps Build Kansas Program
There’s death and taxes, and then there’s the Kansas men’s basketball team. All three are consistent constants in life and for the past 11 years, the Jayhawks have been the epitome of legendary on the Big 12 conference stage. Embed from Getty Images By defeating West Virginia in overtime last week, Kansas secured its 11th… Continue reading Consistency Helps Build Kansas Program
Major Conference Tournament Previews
The conference schedule has ended and the conference tournaments are now in full force. There have been some mid-major tournaments that have already sent their representatives to the NCAA tournament- Northern Iowa, Coastal Carolina, and North Florida – but the major tournaments will begin this week. There are eight major conference tournaments that start this week.… Continue reading Major Conference Tournament Previews
The Pistons Free Agency Decision Not Named Greg Monroe
At the conclusion of the 2013-2014 NBA season, the Detroit Pistons had to make a crucial decision regarding one of their franchise cornerstones, Georgetown big man Greg Monroe. Synonymous for providing the NBA with illustrious big man talent such as Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, and Dikembe Mutombo, Monroe was progressing gradually, showing flashes of stardom.… Continue reading The Pistons Free Agency Decision Not Named Greg Monroe
A Small Slate Ends the NCAA Regular Season: NCAA Recap for Mar 9
Four teams clinched NCAA tournament bids on Sunday and two were Top-25 teams. Coastal Carolina and University of North Florida will be a part of the NCAA tournament in 2015, winning the Big South Conference and Atlantic Sun Conference respectively. Another major conference tournament battle terminated as the regular season ended on Sunday. Let’s get to… Continue reading A Small Slate Ends the NCAA Regular Season: NCAA Recap for Mar 9
OKC Riding High With Westbrook: NBA Recap For Mar 9
Westbrook continues to make his late season case for MVP as the Thunder pull out another win. The veterans show that they’re still a prominent force in the league and can put up big points, and one hot headed rookie lets an elbow fly followed by an ejection. Let’s get to the games: Chicago Bulls 105… Continue reading OKC Riding High With Westbrook: NBA Recap For Mar 9
Hawks Pay for Resting Stars: NBA Review for Mar 8
The Hawks rest several stars and come up short against the 76ers in a shocking turn of events. Elsewhere, James Harden continues his strong MVP bid and the Rockets get the win, while Memphis finds Anthony Davis to be too much to handle. Let’s get to the games: Memphis Grizzlies 89 (44-18) New Orleans Pelicans… Continue reading Hawks Pay for Resting Stars: NBA Review for Mar 8
Huge Slate on Last Saturday of Regular Season: NCAA Recap for Mar 8
Most Top-25 teams saw their regular seasons end on Saturday, drawing conference races to an end. All major conferences had regular season champions decided already, but there were a lot games that decided seeding in conference tournaments. In mid major tournaments, a top 10 team fell and teams on the bubble for the NCAA tournament… Continue reading Huge Slate on Last Saturday of Regular Season: NCAA Recap for Mar 8