Normally, the Big South is not leading news items in college basketball, especially at the end of February, when never-ending talk of bubbles and No. 1 seeds dominate the discussion, but no conference in NCAA Division I has had a more competitive league race this year.
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The Morning Dish – Sunday, February 22, 2015
A doormat since it joined NCAA Division I with not so much as a winning season, UC Davis is putting together what is-and this is not hyperbole-one of the finest turnarounds in Division I history.
The Morning Dish – Friday, January 30, 2015
It’s rare when we see TV networks do something even remotely outside the box when it comes to scheduling, so yesterday’s announcement of the Big 12/SEC Challenge moving to January qualifies as big news.
How the conferences shape up as we hit 2015
Non-conference play is pretty much in the books. In light of that, how do the conferences stack up based on what we’ve seen over the past couple of months? We take a look here.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, November 9, 2014
More conference quick looks as we near the start of the college basketball season…
How the conferences shake out as 2014 approaches
Non-conference play is just about over. How do the conferences stack up? Here is one look at how the race looks in all 32 conferences across the country.
How the conferences shake out as 2013 approaches
Non-conference play is almost over, and we’ve learned something about a lot of teams and conferences although some are still a mystery. With that in mind, we take a look at how every conference in America looks as the new calendar year approaches.
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.
Big West Preview
Big West Conference 2007-08 Preview by Phil Kasiecki For several years, the Big West was ruled by Pacific, as Bob Thomason’s team was consistently at or near the top of the conference standings. Even in years after they lost key starters, they had other players who were ready to step […]
Big West Tournament Recap
Big West Conference Tournament Recaps by Phil Kasiecki For the fifth consecutive year, the Big West Tournament was held at the Anaheim Convention Center right near Disneyland. With the location right near Disneyland, the conference holds a Fan Fest over the duration of the tournament, featuring events at the ESPN […]