Their history is among the best in college sports. The list of program alumni reads like a hoops encyclopedia. Coaches include Adolph Rupp and Rick Pitino. Pat Riley and Jamal Mashburn resonate among the faithful. They are seven-time national champions […]
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Oregon State Beavers send Washington Huskies home, 86-84
So, excuse me for a second while I go incredibly Mr. Homer Hometown Fanski on you all. Again. But it’s a great day to be an Oregon State Beaver. Today, the Beavers upset the top-seeded Washington Huskies in the Pac-12 […]
Auburn PG Varez Ward being investigated for point shaving
Alarming news from the Crimson Tide Thursday as reports surfaced that Auburn point guard Varez Ward is being investigated for allegedly point shaving. The report surfaced first on Yahoo! Sports. Thursday Yahoo! ports cites anonymous sources saying that the FBI […]
Western Connecticut State player drops 52 points, advances team to second round
In the world of Division II athletics, often you are watching players who aren’t the cream of the crop athletically. They have considerable skill but also understand that – just as the commercial says – they will be going pro […]
Roz’s Weekly Roundup: New Mexico’s Mountain West Rise
Team of the Week: New Mexico (22-4) The Lobos had one of their best weeks in the program’s recent history. They beat San Diego State by 10 on the road, never letting the Aztecs within reach. Then they came back […]
Inside College Basketball: Roz’s Weekly Roundup (Jan. 30)
Team of the Week: Notre Dame (14-8) Few thought Mike Brey’s team would contend in the Big East after losing leading scorer Tim Abromaitis for the season (torn ACL). Instead Brey has done an amazing job instilling a solid defense […]
No. 5 Kansas Jayhawks don’t Impress Bill Self, yet
Getting out to a 17-3 start doesn’t impress Kansas basketball coach Bill Self. Getting out to a 17-3 start a season after losing a few key big-name players to the NBA still doesn’t impress Bill Self. What will impress Bill […]
Idaho Vandalizes Oregon State, 74-60
Playing with heavy hearts, the Oregon State Beavers men’s basketball team took the court Friday night against the Idaho Vandals. It didn’t end well. Idaho’s Deremy Geiger had career highs with 27 points and seven 3-pointers to push the Vandals […]
Syracuse basketball starts new chapter
In a seemingly vacant Carrier Dome, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim received a standing ovation as he walked onto the court. At that time, about half of the 16,000 that eventually showed up were in attendance. Syracuse was hosting Eastern Michigan […]
College Basketball Games of the Week
College Basketball Games of the Week (2/7/11 – 2/13/11): Monday, February 7th: #20 Missouri at #2 Kansas at 9pm on ESPN A great Big XII matchup kicks off the week as these two top 15 teams square off which big […]