Notes, numbers, and a bunch of grumblings about college basketball in the middle of January, as we touch on some of the hot topics of late, plus players like Trae Young and Nate Grimes and teams like West Virginia, Temple and Pacific… The transfer debate has flared up yet again, […]
Tag: NCAA
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – January 18, 2018
In our latest podcast, we talk about big road wins for a few teams, including a couple of bluebloods that looked destined for losses, as well as an unsettled Big Ten beyond one team, an SEC where you shouldn’t pay attention to bracketologists, and the problems with a proposed earlier start to the college basketball season.
Saturday Notes – January 13, 2018
It wasn’t quite up to the level of the last two Saturdays, and that’s not always going to happen. But we had plenty of games worth expanding on in terms of the results, and we take a look at them here.
Non-conference scheduling a product of what selection committee values
Non-conference schedules like Georgetown’s will continue to happen as long as the NCAA Tournament selection committee allows them to.
Dark day for college basketball also presents golden opportunity
As much of a dark of a day as Tuesday’s FBI indictments were was, it also was a great day presenting ample opportunity to make college basketball better, and to do better for our youth.
Effects of big boys’ autonomy on display in Louisville case
Louisville light sanctions-and reaction to them-continues trends of big boy schools pushing the envelope, even when caught red-handed.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – April 27, 2017
In our latest podcast, the business of college sports, as well as that of sports media, takes center stage. We talk about the layoffs at ESPN, college basketball’s opening night, and Wichita State’s departure from the Missouri Valley Conference. We close with thoughts on a departed friend of the media business as well.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, April 5, 2017
The worst part about the college basketball season being over is that, well, it’s over. No more games. No more debates about rankings, or teams, or players, or conferences. The day-to-day fun is gone. That’s bad. What’s pops up in its place is worse.
Bracket impressions: Little changes with selection committee fixations
As a whole, this year’s selections for the 2017 NCAA Tournament were not filled with a ton of injustices in selection. Before handing out bouquets, though, it must be noted: that does not mean they were without significant errors.
Saturday Notes – February 25, 2017
The last Saturday Notes of the season looks back on an important day in many conferences, though one of the last games of the day will lead most coverage of the day.