Florida State left Connecticut with a 1-3 mark, clearly not a good start. The record only tells some of the story, however, and isn’t the most important thing for them right now.
Author: Phil Kasiecki
The Morning Dish – Monday, November 24, 2014
Sunday was the big day in several early season tournaments, so they lead the way once again. This time, though, three of them crowned champions. We start with the Puerto Rico Tip-Off, which was an old Big East matchup. West Virginia made a strong start stand up, leading by 15 […]
Led by Cook, Duke is more balanced and tougher this year
Duke is off to a good start and looks more balanced and tougher this season. Leading the way is a guy few might have expected in such a role, Coaches vs. Cancer Classic MVP Quinn Cook.
Young UNLV team grows in Brooklyn
Teams often grow from early season tournaments, and that appears to be what UNLV did in Brooklyn. The young Runnin’ Rebels need the experience.
Texas has come a long way from the “Chaminade Crew”
A couple of years ago, times were not good at Texas. The Longhorns have come a long way between than and Friday night, when they won the 2K Classic.
Simply put, Syracuse needs to improve offensively
Jim Boeheim didn’t have many things to say about his team’s offense, but that said it all. It’s at that end of the floor that Syracuse’s fate this season will be determined.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 22, 2014
A busy day of tournament action included one championship game, while several others have their championship matchup set. Plus a couple of late surprises and a couple of key injuries in tournaments.
Bryant has talent to contend and room to grow
Bryant has enough talent to contend once again this season, though they have a different look. After blowing a halftime lead on Thursday night before pulling the game out, it’s clear they also have plenty of room for growth.
Growing pains are here for talented Brown team
Brown has good talent and should be a factor in the Ivy League, but with three sophomores starting on the perimeter, growing pains are in the foreseeable future
Chris Collins has Northwestern on the verge
Northwestern has been agonizingly close to finally reaching the NCAA Tournament in recent years. Now with a talented young core, the Wildcats are on the verge of getting there sooner rather than later.
