Vanderbilt proves that poise and resiliency are critical to winning — a lesson that Texas learned the hard way in two games against Oregon State and NC State in the TicketCity Legends Classic in East Ruthersford, N.J.
Tag: Big 12
Player rankings for the Big 12, Big East and Big Ten
In our first release of 2011-12 player rankings, we’ve got the breakdown for players from three conferences, with quite a few familiar names leading the way.
Coaches vs. Cancer: A final look
The 2011 2K Sports Classic saw Mississippi State win despite a talented player’s struggles, another team look ready to contend
Coach K closes in on D-I record, passing his mentor en route
At Madison Square Garden, a coaching legend can claim win No. 903, overtaking Bob Knight, the coach who has helped shape Mike Krzyzewski into the winner that he is now.
Northeastern-BU reminds us what we miss and will miss more
Northeastern’s 82-74 win over Boston University in overtime isn’t a story of utmost national significance all by itself. But it’s an old rivalry that means something to both schools and their fans.
TIQ Player Ratings Reveal Top Returning Talent
North Carolina might be No. 1 in the pre-season polls, but the top returning talent in the country resides in the Midwest, based on Hoopville’s Total Impact Quotient player rating system.
Updating the NBA Entry List and Honoring a Maryland Legend
The deadline for early entrants to decide whether they’re staying in the draft or heading back to school has passed. Meanwhile, in College Park, the Gary Williams era has officially come to a close.
Selfish NCAA Rule Betrays Mission to Student-Athletes
A week’s worth of news is capped by the NCAA rule change that forces early entrants to go all-in by mid-April, even if they don’t have much relevant information. How does qualify as making the student-athletes’ educational experience paramount?
Larranaga Jumps Into Shark-Infested Waters
Among other recent stories about coaching changes and NBA announcements, the Hurricanes hired a new coach in George Mason’s Jim Larranaga. The weather might be nice, but the climate at Miami might have Larranaga sweating pretty soon.
Health Comes Before Hoops
New Mexico’s Emmanuel Negedu won’t play again because of a heart condition that makes it too risky for him to stress his system. But he could still make a major impact with the Lobos.
