We’re entering the second weekend of heavy conference play. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the best match ups on the menu, starting with tonight’s action. The NFL playoffs are quite compelling, but be sure to check out some of these games, which promise to be just as entertaining. […]
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Big East dominates SEC-Big East Challenge
We’re still a few weeks shy of the beginning of conference play in the Big East, but this past week gave us some of the best tests these teams will see in the nonconference season with the SEC-Big East Challenge. These interconference events are great hooks for college basketball fans […]
No cause for alarm in the Big East
Yes, a few Big East teams have faltered early in the season. No, that’s not a reason to panic, as it is still November.
Big East has some close calls but remained unscathed — until today
The Big East entered Nov. 15 as one of four conferences with no blemishes in the loss column. Of course, Kent State changed that against West Virginia by noon.
Pittsburgh Panthers 2011-12 Preview
Pittsburgh has been one of the Big East’s elite programs for several consecutive seasons, and the Panthers will be right back near the top again this year despite the departure of Brad Wannamaker.
Health Comes Before Hoops
New Mexico’s Emmanuel Negedu won’t play again because of a heart condition that makes it too risky for him to stress his system. But he could still make a major impact with the Lobos.
Pittsburgh Finds a Way to Win Again
Pittsburgh doesn’t win in a pretty fashion, they don’t wow you with certain aspects of the game, but they win. They find a way to do it, and Tuesday night was another example of that.
Big East Player Rankings 2.0
Kemba Walker remains the top dog among guards, and Pittsburgh has a team full of players ready to impress as conference play approaches.
Coaches vs. Cancer: Five Thoughts
Five thoughts coming out of the final rounds of the 2K Sports Classic Benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer, as well as memories of a coach.
Behind the Numbers: Pittsburgh 79, Maryland 70
A look at some numbers gives an idea of how Pittsburgh knocked off Maryland at Madison Square Garden.