San Diego State remained undefeated and continued one of the season’s best early stories, gritting out a win over recent nemesis Fresno State on New Year’s Day. The Mountain West, American and Southern Conference were among the few busy to start 2020.
Tag: American Athletic Conference
How the conferences shape up as conference play begins in earnest
Conference play is about to begin in earnest all around the country. How does every conference in Division I shape up after non-conference play has (mostly) completed? We take a look here.
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, November 5, 2019
The season is finally here, and with it is our podcast looking ahead to the season and talking about one final off-court matter, for now at least. Plus a bad break in Florida, a suspension continues, and great news out of Texas.
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Another season is almost here, and while the season seems to start too early, it might be just right this time around. It’s high time we got to focus on the action on the hardwood instead of off it.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – June 28, 2019
In our latest podcast, we spent most of our time looking at UConn officially heading back to the Big East in most sports, and all of its ramifications – how it affects football, men’s basketball, the Big East and the American Athletic Conference. We also look at news of two big transfers in college basketball.
UConn returning to the Big East just makes sense
UConn is set to return to the Big East, and with the identity crisis the Huskies have had since 2013 when the conference split, it’s a move that makes sense and might be just what the basketball program needs.
The Morning Dish – Monday, March 18, 2019
The field of 68 is set at last, after much discussion about the bubble, and there is much to think about from top seeds on to who didn’t make it. Plus a few last championship games, some injury updates, and other postseason tournaments announce their fields as well.
The Morning Dish – Monday, March 11, 2019
Three more tickets are punched, and all three seemed unlikely in one way or another. Plus a few semifinals are set while others are right behind them, an unexpected outright regular season title, and a couple of Big Ten teams need to stop the bleeding.
The Morning Dish – Friday, March 8, 2019
On a busy day of conference tournament action, a regular season result is a big one for a preseason favorite. Plus a conference tournament roundup, more in the FBI investigation, and a coach is officially cleared of wrongdoing in a terrible accident.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – March 1, 2019
In our latest podcast, we start by talking about a streak staying alive, then some teams not playing well down the stretch and the fate of mid-majors relative to the NCAA Tournament. We wonder: can any mid-major give someone a hard time in the NCAA Tournament?