One reason Northeastern is a hard team to project this season is the frontcourt. If first impressions are worth anything, though, the Huskies may be a team we can project more favorably.
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Northeastern-BU reminds us what we miss and will miss more
Northeastern’s 82-74 win over Boston University in overtime isn’t a story of utmost national significance all by itself. But it’s an old rivalry that means something to both schools and their fans.
Michigan State and Big Ten look for port during storm
There’s plenty of news coming out of the Big Ten to overshadow Michigan State’s opener against North Carolina on the USS Carl Vinson. But the nod to honoring U.S. troops and veterans embodies the positivity that we love in college hoops.
Quick Hitters – November 11, 2011
A few quick notes as the college basketball season begins, with thoughts on young St. John’s winning two out of the gate, George Mason’s point guard situation, intriguing early matchups and an under-the-radar commitment.
2011-12 Big East Conference Preview
Who knows what the Big East will look like in a few years, but for 2011-12, the conference looks like the home of the defending national champs, in addition to the home for a few teams eying this season’s title.
2011-12 Missouri Valley Conference Preview
The Missouri Valley should return to form as one of the best conference in the country, with several teams realistically in line to receive at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament if they don’t claim the Missouri Valley title in 2011-12.
2011-12 CAA Preview
The CAA has plenty of teams in transition entering the 2011-12 season after a ridiculously successful campaign last season.
Red Storm Prey on Freshman Mistakes
St. John’s turned around a slow start by taking advantage of William & Mary’s youthful mistakes.
2011-12 Big Ten Conference Preview
The Big Ten has some of the country’s best returning players in Jared Sullinger, Draymond Green and Jordan Taylor, though there are quite a few teams in transition entering 2011-12.
Providence Has New Coach But Same Old Players
As Providence College enters the 2011-12 season, there’s a tale of the new and the old. The new is reason for optimism, the old is reason for patience if you’re a Friar fan, and there was a little more of the old on Saturday as the Friars narrowly escaped their second exhibition game with a 76-75 win over a UMass-Lowell team that projects to be one of the best in Division II.
