Duke has the firepower of an elite team. Duke has the talent of an elite team. Duke has the most successful coach in Division I history. But Duke doesn’t have a chance of going much further than the first couple rounds of the NCAA Tournament unless the Blue Devils figure […]
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Florida State regresses despite win against UVA
Florida State would have the look and feel of an elite team if not for one gigantic red flag: turnovers. The Seminoles have one of the worst turnover percentages in the country, based on Ken Pomeroy’s stats. Florida State gives the ball away nearly once every four possessions. That’s brutal […]
Percolating hoops intrigue makes February a fantastic month for sports
It’s February — one of the most underrated sports months of the year. With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, the biggest event in U.S. sports will command the attention of tens of millions of viewers, generating tens of millions of dollars for everyone associated with the event. A […]
Miami could make moves in the ACC
A number of ACC teams look to be in the middle of the pack. All of those teams have things to like about them, but none will bowl you over. Based on how Miami has played since Reggie Johnson’s return, they would be as good a pick to get into the top half as anyone.
Monson’s 49ers reap the rewards of a tough schedule
If any team could claim to be battle-tested heading into conference play, it had to be Long Beach State. The 49ers loaded up their non-conference slate with the likes of Kansas, North Carolina, San Diego State, Louisville and Xavier.
Wake Forest gets a much-needed road win at Boston College
Wake Forest’s 71-56 win at Boston College on Saturday won’t make national headlines at all. But the Demon Deacons are fresh off a bad year and in the midst of one with a lot of ups and downs, so they’re not about to downplay what this win means for them.
Boston College off to a surprising start in ACC play
There’s a big surprise near the top of the ACC standings. With only Duke sporting an undefeated record, one team in the logjam at 2-1 is the very young Boston College Eagles after two straight home wins.
Virginia Tech needs to improve offensively with a key stretch ahead
Virginia Tech’s 0-3 start in ACC play hasn’t dimmed the confidence Seth Greenberg or his players have in the team. But it has shown that this team needs to improve offensively, especially since a tough stretch is coming up that could easily turn three straight losses into several more.
Clemson may already be at a key point early in the season
It’s only two games into ACC play, but already Clemson may be nearing a key point in their season. A 59-57 loss at young Boston College on Thursday night makes the questions with this team a little more urgent.
Championship-caliber D leads Tar Heels past Miami
If North Carolina can play with the same defensive energy, efficiency and effectiveness that the Tar Heels did in shutting down Miami, there’s little doubt this team will be in New Orleans in April competing for the national championship. Entering Tuesday night’s game, Miami figured to pose some problems for […]