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Sunday, December 22, 2024
It seems like so long ago that Memphis was thought to be a top 10 team and perhaps even a national title contender. Plus things are getting more interesting out west, a big win in the Big Ten for a team that has been up and down, and the challenges continue in Austin.
We look back at the Diamond Head Classic championship, with the winner clearly trending upward, and then back to a busy Saturday. Included in that Saturday was a blueblood losing two in a row through offensive struggles, and then we talk about a departed big man.
A little surprisingly, a big man has decided to abruptly move on and prepare for his future outside of college, but there is likely to be a lasting impact of some sort. Plus a Spartan won’t play this year, a big win in Newark, and some Tigers continue lead the way in the SEC.
Two Big 12 programs got big wins on Wednesday and hope each is a sign of better things to come. Plus more tournament action includes a few other championship games, a Tiger will be out as long as first thought, and wrist injuries sideline a couple of key veterans.
Saint Mary’s continued to bounce back from a loss last week and push toward a second straight NCAA Tournament bid, something that once seemed unthinkable. Plus a Tiger will sit a few more games, while a new Mountaineer will get to play right away.
We almost saw the stuff of legends on Thursday night, though it was still a pretty amazing performance in Newark. Plus a nice road win in DC, a lawsuit is dropped, and an Aggie suspended.
With over a week of the season now in the books, we have plenty to talk about, starting with the biggest shocker of the early going. We also look at more consequences of the too-early start to the season, the James Wiseman story, and the potential for a resurgence in the Pac-12, among other things.
The story of James Wiseman at Memphis has taken over the college basketball news cycle, and for good reason. He and the school are fighting the NCAA, and they have the public behind them, so this is going to be quite a big deal no matter how it turns out.
Just a few days into the season, we already have a big eligibility story, and one that will only get bigger. Plus a few close calls in good matchups, a pair of big scoring games in New England, and a record blowout.
With two championship games on tap, one was won by a team that needed it and another was not. Plus the tournaments continue with some entertaining games out west, a captain will move on, and another big pickup for a new head coach.
