The weaknesses of the Boston University Terriers are as clear as day: They don’t rebound, don’t have a reliable low post scorer, and rely almost entirely on the three-pointer to generate offense. But I can’t help it. I like this Terriers team.
Conference Notes
Big East Notebook – Syracuse Back in Action, Panthers Still Undefeated
Forget, for a moment, that Donte Greene stamped his imprint at Syracuse last year, bolting for the L after a one-and-done that few could have envisioned. The quantum leap has certainly proved profitable for Greene. The 6-foot-10 Baltimore product is averaging just four points in fourteen games for the Sacramento Kings. He saw action in the starting lineup in four of those games. Greene, who many feel left prematurely, proved he belongs in the L during a successful summer in Vegas, one underscored by a 40-point outburst.
Mountain West Notebook – A So-So Lobo Return
The view from the Mountain is about what you would expect at this point in the season. Collectively the Mountain West Conference is 52-20 as of December 7.
Horizon League Notebook – Conference Games in December
Coaches (present and former) come out differently about conference games in December. “Purists” are vehemently against, claiming this time of year is for learning and teaching, often claiming they’re not ready to begin conference play. A former (and still often) purist, I love league games in December, jumping right into games with real meaning and intensity.
Big East Notebook: Orange Turn Heads, Irish Run into a Buzzsaw
Easy-Going Gavin rapidly morphed into Gung Ho Gavin last night, an aggressive individual UConn fans have rarely seen during the reserve forward’s stay with the Huskies. The kid from Gilbert, Az., finally got physical, played above the rim, and displayed a sense of urgency, en route to the reserve forward’s career-high 17 points in 16 minutes on 7-of-9 shooting.
San Diego State Gets Hot in Great Alaska Shootout
The Aztecs left sunny San Diego for a real taste of winter in snowy, Anchorage, Alaska to participate in the Great Alaska Shootout. They warmed up Sullivan Arena with three victories in three days to capture the 2008 championship.
Butler Keeps Winning in Old Rivalry
It is Saturday afternoon in Indiana and 5,000 college basketball fans including Governor Mitch Daniels are engaging in the state pastime, which is basketball.
Horizon League Notebook – Early Showdown between Butler and Cleveland State
Butler Bulldogs have completed the first portion of their non-conference schedule undefeated, and will bring a 5-0 record into Wolstein Center Thursday night to face preseason Horizon favorite Cleveland State.
Blowout Win Indicative of Niagara’s Potential
Niagara’s 103-63 drubbing of Hartford to win the Liberty Bracket of the Philly Hoop Group Classic is no accident. Nor is their 5-1 start. How this team, one that lost a lot from last season, has made it to this point is the story.
Intangibles Help NJIT Move Forward
NJIT continues to have close calls, but come up short. Despite that, it doesn’t seem to be wearing on the team, as the Highlanders appear to be improving in intangible aspects.
