The first big Saturday of the college basketball season gave us all we could hope for, and it started right away. We have notes from a number of the day’s games right here.
Your Phil of Hoops
Thanks to a big backcourt boost, Gonzaga should be even better this season
Gonzaga might have needed the West Coast Conference title they won in Las Vegas last year in order to be in the NCAA Tournament. With better guards, there should be no doubt about that this time around.
For the Big 12, coming out on top again will be a challenge in 2016-17
The Big 12 has been on a great run to be the top conference in recent years, including last year. This year will be a challenge due to a big loss of experience throughout the conference.
A year later, Cal has a different team and something to prove
With some big-time additions, much was expected of Cal a year ago, and the season did not end well. This time around, expectations may be reduced, but the Golden Bears have a chance to end the season better.
Gbinije’s long journey may still have the ending many expected at one time
Michael Gbinije seemingly fulfilled the potential many thought he had, though he traveled a circuitous route to get there. Will it end up in the NBA Draft, or will he have to fight harder to make a roster?
The wait is over for Stony Brook
Stony Brook is finally going to the NCAA Tournament, and the story of tragic endings – and all that goes with it – is a thing of the past.
Saturday Notes – February 27, 2016
The last Saturday of exclusively regular season play seemed to follow the script of many others. We look at notes from many of the day’s games of consequence.
Saturday Notes – February 20, 2016
On a day with a lot of games that had NCAA Tournament implications, it seemed like more bubble teams lost games they couldn’t afford to than won to advance their candidacy further.
Saturday Notes – February 13, 2016
A big day of action included a number of bubble teams scoring important wins, especially teams that moved closer to the right side of the bubble.
Saturday Notes – February 6, 2016
It was a full day of action, one that included two top teams going down in a rarity. Also, a number of other teams suffered a loss that could be a critical blow to their NCAA Tournament at-large hopes.
