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.
Tag: Conference USA
Rhode Island’s win over SMU not all that shocking
Saturday’s 72-50 Rhode Island win over SMU might surprise some who saw only the score and knew only the records of the respective teams coming into the game. Look beneath the surface, and Saturday’s result might be a little surprising but certainly shouldn’t be a shocker save perhaps for the margin of victory.
The countdown to Selection Sunday starts — less than a month to go
It’s hard to believe, but Selection Sunday is officially less than a month away — 26 days to be precise. That means it’s separation time. The best teams throughout the nation need to raise the bar to claim a regular-season conference championship and jockey for NCAA Tournament seeding. For the […]
Round 233: UNC vs. Duke tips off with more than pride at stake
The first of two regular-season meetings between two of the most hate-filled rivals in American sports goes down tonight when Duke makes the short trip to the Dean Dome to visit North Carolina. As is usually the case in recent years, this game has significant importance in the standings, with […]
Will Syracuse’s hot start cool off this winter?
Syracuse is officially on the clock. As of Jan. 9, the Orange look an awful lot like the best team in the country. But considering that it’s still early January, that’s not terribly surprising. The question is whether Syracuse will still look like the best team in college hoops in […]
BCS hurts college sports, especially basketball
Last month, Boise State head football coach Chris Petersen talked to local reporters about the BCS. Mainly, he simply unleashed a lot of feelings that many of us have, and rightly so for a lot of reasons. Many of us understand that the BCS is hurting college sports, especially college basketball.
CBS’ Doyel has the guts to step back from the controversy trap
A UAB transfer has dragged Saint Joseph’s and coach Phil Martelli into a messy, public spat, and too many people are eager to take sides.
UCF tops No. 4 UConn
As if spending the holidays in the paradise of Atlantis in the Bahamas wasn’t good enough, Central Florida picked up a fantastic win by upsetting Connecticut.
Memphis Tigers not a finished product
Undisciplined play costs Memphis an opportunity to pick up a win against a top 15 team. In addition, the Tigers lose an opportunity to prove their mettle against the likes of Duke.
UAB off to a rough start
UAB has some problems to fix after losing the team’s first two games of the season. All hope is not lost, however, if the team can make some adjustments fairly quickly.
