In our latest podcast, we talk about the latest development in a tough stretch for a legend-turned-coach, the many questions that still remain about the near future of college athletics, a surprising firing and some player transactions of note. We also close by looking back on earlier times in recruiting in light of the recent retirement of a legendary talent evaluator.
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Still more replay? Especially after no March Madness, college basketball should know better
Does college basketball enjoy testing fans’ patience?. The sport needs less instant replay, not more, and the month of March this year showed just why.
Tom Konchalski is a basketball treasure
Tom Konchalski, the long-time editor and publisher of the HSBI Report scouting service, has retired. The game of basketball is now watching the best person it has ever known ride off into the sunset.
2020 USBWA Awards: One man’s vote
Here’s a look at how one person voted for the USBWA postseason awards, which were announced previously.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – May 8, 2020
In our latest podcast, news regarding NCAA notices of allegations dominates, though we also get into some coaching news and more on how the pandemic is having financial impacts across the landscape.
NIT History: Niagara-Kentucky – Six Points and $70,000 dollars
In 1976, the NIT was played exclusively at Madison Square Garden for the last time. It began with an interesting matchup, with one school coached by a guy who would go on to the NBA.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – April 25, 2020
In our latest podcast, we look at more of the big questions surrounding college basketball in this off-season, as well as a new one that has emerged regarding the NBA.
Elite talents skipping college will not lead to college basketball’s demise, but another issue might
With some elite talents once again poised to skip college before they are eligible for the NBA Draft, many a talking head is again forecasting the death of college basketball. If they want to call for that, they need to look elsewhere.
NIT History: 1971 Part Two – North Carolina is Victorious
The 1971 NIT title went to North Carolina, who went on to something bigger a year later, plus some other notes from that year.
NIT History – 1971, Part 1: Georgia Tech decision ‘they took Manhattan’
Back in 1971, Georgia Tech had a choice to make. The one they made would never happen today, but they almost made it work all the way through.