In the immortal words of the Black Eyed peas, tonight’s gonna be a good night. There are 40 teams in action tonight, and more than half of them are likely to appear in the NCAA Tournament or seriously challenge for their conference’s automatic bid. We’ve got elite powers like Kentucky, […]
Tag: Injuries
Percolating hoops intrigue makes February a fantastic month for sports
It’s February — one of the most underrated sports months of the year. With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, the biggest event in U.S. sports will command the attention of tens of millions of viewers, generating tens of millions of dollars for everyone associated with the event. A […]
In a time of tribulation, college hoops shows the good in sports
If it’s early December, it’s time for the Jimmy V Classic, one of the better events of the year that highlights a cause more important than winning or losing on the court.
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.
Purdue: Without Hummel, Boilermakers Seek Validation
The Boilermakers have lost their second-leading scorer for the season but need to find a way to keep winning to prove they are still worthy of a top seed.
Texas: Longhorns Look for Lead Dog at Point Guard
A torn ACL has ended the season of starting point guard Dogus Balbay, which leaves floundering Texas in search of a steady hand at point guard.
Seton Hall: Injuries Blast Holes in Pirates’ Tourney Hopes
Scoring dynamo Jeremy Hazell struggled in his first game since suffering a deep cut on his shooting hand, and the team’s loss to West Virginia rendered a deep cut to the Pirates’ campaign to make the NCAA Tournament.
Colorado: Buffs Dodge a Bullet
Freshman Alec Burks, who is approaching 20 points per game, won’t miss much time after spraining his knee against Iowa State.