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USA Basketball sets 12-man roster for August World Cup qualifiers
Jim Boylen will return as coach, assisted again by Ty Ellis and Othella Harrington. The roster will include six players — Michael Frazier II, Langston Galloway, David Stockton, DaQuan Jeffries, John Jenkins and Eric Mika — who were with the Americans for the previous qualifying window in July. The other six players for games Aug. […]
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 readingChicago Bulls players have cleared NBA’s COVID protocols and are eligible to play
The Bulls had as many as 10 players in the league’s protocols at the start of last week, which led to the NBA’s first two postponed games of the season. Chicago had a third game postponed Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors because Toronto did have enough available players, which gave the Bulls an opportunity […]
Continue readingFive undrafted stars who should have played college basketball in 2021-22
Those chosen in the second round know that there have been numerous success stories in that round. Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets was a second-round choice and became the league MVP this past season. Khris Middleton of the world champion Milwaukee Bucks went in round two. Unfortunately, in this deep draft, there were many college […]
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 readingReseeding the men’s March Madness 2021 field for the round of 32
After two years without NCAA tournament action, the postseason party for men’s basketball has not disappointed. We’ve had thrilling overtime matchups. Plus, a few major upsets have unfolded in the past two days. In our attempt to reseed the field, don’t expect a ton of movement after one game (or none, in the case of […]
Continue readingMarch Madness 2021: What to know about every team in the NCAA tournament bracket
Now that the 2021 men’s NCAA tournament field is set, you’ll need the right information to make the right picks in your March Madness bracket. We’re here to help with our annual 68-team preview. The tournament will tip off on Thursday with the First Four, while the first round begins Friday. All games will be […]
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 […]
Continue readingBig 12 2020-21 predictions: Is the Big 12 college basketball’s best league?
Player of the Year Medcalf: Marcus Garrett, Kansas Borzello: Jared Butler, Baylor Gasaway: Oscar Tshiebwe, West Virginia Lunardi: Jared Butler, Baylor Newcomer of the Year Medcalf: Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State Borzello: Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State Gasaway: Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State Lunardi: Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State Jeff Borzello, college basketball insider: Whoa whoa whoa, settle down. […]
Continue readingKentucky climbs to No. 5, Baylor still No. 1 in Way-Too-Early Top 25 update for 2020-21
And while it’s not going to be a smooth ride to the Nov. 25 start date, we’re officially less than one month away from the first games. Several things have changed since that initial top 25 — Creighton was No. 2, for example, while San Diego State and Colorado were also ranked before NBA draft […]
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