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NCAA Division I men’s college basketball rosters, departures, newcomers for 2022-23
Between the one-time transfer waiver and the extra year of eligibility due to the pandemic-impacted 2020-21 season, keeping track of the comings and goings has become borderline impossible. As one coach said to me recently, it feels like every player in the country can find a year of eligibility if they really try. But keeping […]
Continue readingWhy Georgetown’s return to glory has failed to launch under Patrick Ewing
“As a player who helped build this program, I am disappointed in my team’s performance,” said Ewing of the 92-64 result, adding, “everybody is on notice.” “This is not what Georgetown basketball is about.” Ewing’s sharp words for his team were those of a frustrated coach. But his next statement suggested that both he, and […]
Continue readingBig East 2021-22 predictions: Villanova remains the hunted, but look out for UConn
The Villanova Wildcats, whose hopes of a fourth national title were dealt a serious blow when Collin Gillespie suffered a season-ending knee injury late last season, are back with Gillespie in tow, and Jay Wright and Co. are again thinking big. But the rest of the league may be getting closer. UConn reached the NCAA […]
Continue readingSales Pitch discussion: Who’s the most underappreciated coach in the Big East?
Follow this link to read what anonymous coaches said about recruiting in the ACC, and the Big East. Borzello: There are a few things that separate Villanova on the recruiting trail — aside from the national titles and pipeline of NBA draft picks. The Wildcats rarely recruit transfers, they rarely use all their available scholarships […]
Continue readingNCAA Division I men’s college basketball rosters, departures, newcomers for 2021-22
Because it has been nearly impossible to keep track of rosters this offseason, we’ve decided to share a cleaner version of my roster changes research. (The actual one has cross-outs and underlines and capitalized names; it’s unreasonable to think anyone besides me can read it.) First, some guidelines. “Departed or expected to depart” players include […]
Continue readingShaka Smart and why it pays to have patience with college basketball coaches
On Sunday, Texas men’s basketball coach Shaka Smart punctuated a weekend that included a thrilling victory at West Virginia — cancer survivor Andrew Jones made the winning 3-pointer — by playing in the snow with his daughter during a rare winter snowstorm in the Lone Star State. “My daughter has never lived in a cold […]
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