As the calendar turns over, some early conference play has told us a few things about playing at home and with a couple of surprises. Plus more injury news hits the Big Ten, some of it good and some of it not good.
Tag: Big East
The Morning Dish – Friday, December 29, 2017
It took just one round of Big East play for us to be reminded again just how beautiful double round-robin conference schedules are.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, December 28, 2017
A very unproven team nearly won its conference opener on a big stage, but blew it. Plus more road teams win in one conference opening night, we now know why a Wolfpack guard is suspended, and a long-time great coach will get his due.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, December 27, 2017
There was no college basketball on Tuesday and the day after Christmas, and the NCAA Division I schedule is still mostly light for tonight as many take their time wading back into play after a brief holiday break.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – December 8, 2017
In our latest podcast, we talk about a bizarre finish to an early-season tournament game, the Pac-12’s early struggles, Florida teams going in different directions and two northeast teams trending less relevant even as they excite fans at a famous arena.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – November 9, 2017
The season is almost here, and we take a look at some of what to expect this coming season. We have preseason polls, conference changes, a look at some conferences and some matchups to start the season.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 4, 2017
We continue Hoopville’s preseason quick look at all 32 NCAA Division I conferences with the Big East, Big Sky, Big South and Big Ten. Plus: exhibition news.
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.
2016-17 Big East Post-Mortem
The Big East had another good season in terms of NCAA Tournament bids, but looks top-heavy in more ways than one. Can anyone challenge Villanova? Can old powers St. John’s and Georgetown get going again?
Big East Semis: Oh what a night!
The Big East semifinals gave us great games, both of which came right down to the final buzzer. The end result was a pair of familiar teams advancing to the championship game.
