After a distinctly dull first round a year ago, it can be argued-quite easily, in fact-that the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament already has delivered more. And college hoops fans can be most thankful for it.
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2018 USBWA Awards: One man’s vote
The USBWA is about to announce its postseason honors starting with the All-District teams. Here is a look at how I voted and some thoughts behind the selections.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – February 22, 2018
In our latest podcast, we start with floor issues in the Big East and an important NCAA ruling that was upheld. Then we go on to the Big 12, where Wednesday night had a new twist, as well as the ACC and how it shapes up along with no team going undefeated in conference play this year.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – January 31, 2018
In our latest podcast, we talk about a lot of what has happened in the ACC and SEC, including the Big 12/SEC Challenge, whether or not Kentucky is turning a corner, as well as the story at Michigan State.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, January 31, 2018
We wonder if Kentucky is turning a corner, and that’s not a trivial question for a couple of reasons. Plus a freshman to the rescue again, a surprise leader goes two games up, and a tough day in Chapel Hill.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, January 21, 2018
Duke gathered in another primo recruit yesterday, yet on the same day Kentucky-with another loaded recruiting class-lost for the fifth time this season already, showing once again why perceived recruiting dominance doesn’t guarantee on-court dominance.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Following up a Final Four is hard, but one program’s next act gets a big boost. Plus more good action in the competitive SEC, you can just about guarantee one result in the ACC, and a rare bad night for a young star who’s had many good ones.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, December 31, 2017
Saturday included 14 ranked teams in action, including a trio of games matching two ranked squads. Three ranked teams were knocked off by unranked, and three more very nearly were. Number One went down. In the end, though, the biggest storyline were the undefeated teams. Specifically, the day started with three. By the end there were none.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, December 23, 2017
There is not a dominant team, but there’s one recent champion who is pretty good. Plus a couple of teams have suspensions, one team hopes to gain someone, and we remember a broadcasting great who has passed.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Can one player make this much difference? When it comes to Oklahoma, that answer seems increasingly more obvious by the minute, as Trae Young is the hottest player in the country.
