Last year was a year to forget for Oregon State after it began with high expectations. The core they had remains intact a year later, and if healthy, they could lead the Beavers to a season that looks more like 2015-16.
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Even with a new coach and a few new starters, Butler should be just fine
Butler has a few question marks this season with a new head coach and a few starters gone from last season’s team. But if past is prologue, the Bulldogs should be just fine.
End of Great Alaska Shootout sad day for college hoops
A Thanksgiving college basketball tradition will come to a close after this season with the end of the Great Alaska Shootout. And the sport will lose a little bit of its flavor because of it.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – August 17, 2017
In our latest podcast, we check in with some good news from a few teams overseas after a big scare, plus a big addition for a championship contender, a conference on the rise, and a great coach thinking about a return to the bench.
Duke’s 11th-hour addition is a game-changer
Duke got a big addition literally at the 11th hour, and it may be a game-changer. The Blue Devils still have a question mark, but that may not loom quite as large as before.
2016-17 Northeast Conference Post-Mortem
The Northeast Conference continues to regroup as top players are now routinely transferring up from conference schools. This is changing the challenge of running a program that has hit several member schools.
Lincoln captures Hamilton Park title
For the first time, a public school won the Hamilton Park Summer League, and they were led by a big effort from a junior point guard in the title game.
2016-17 Big Ten Post-Mortem
Caleb Swanigan and Purdue’s backcourt answered major questions in resounding fashion in 2016-17, leading the Boilermakers to a Big Ten title.
2016-17 Southern Conference Post-Mortem
The ancient Southern Conference continues to show strength in the years after the loss of one of its premier programs, and a superb conference race highlighted an excellent overall year for the league.
2016-17 SEC Post-Mortem
The SEC had another underwhelming campaign in 2016-17, until it really counted – the month of March. That may be the first sign that it is turning a corner on the hardwood.
