Like too many events in the ever increasingly (and overly) cluttered landscape of college basketball exempted tournaments, the Tire Pros Invitational has an identity crisis, but it has furnished four solid semifinalists this year.
The Morning Dish
A quick look at key results and/or top stories from the night before, as well as a look ahead to key games during the season, to lead a reader into the new day
The Morning Dish – Thursday, November 17, 2016
For as much success as he had at Stephen F. Austin, one would’ve thought Brad Underwood’s move to Oklahoma State would get more attention than it has so far. That could be changing soon.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Tuesday was one of the busier days of the college basketball season, but certainly its longest one with games filling literally almost every minute of the 24 hours.
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, November 15, 2016
The toughness that helped Villanova win a national championship a year ago was on display for the country to see, just two games into the Wildcats’ defense of their title.
The Morning Dish – Monday, November 14, 2016
One team lost a star but won, while the other team got support for their star at just one end of the floor. Plus a few top teams coast at home, one of them very impressively.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, November 13, 2016
After a couple sweet games Friday, college basketball’s season-opening troubles were on full display in all their glory Saturday.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 12, 2016
Opening night had something for everyone: a few upsets, some dandies, and some close calls. We look at all of it, plus off-court matters that include a Duck mentor sticking around a while longer.
The Morning Dish – Friday, November 11, 2016
The college basketball season opens on Friday. As usual, it does so with a whimper.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, November 10, 2016
Good morning. We are now on the eve of the regular season, just one day away. We conclude Hoopville’s preseason rundown of all 32 NCAA Division I conferences, starting in the Midwest, moving South and then to the West:
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Good Wednesday morning. The regular season is near, just two days away. We continue Hoopville’s preseason rundown of all 32 NCAA Division I conferences, with a trip to the South.