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Virginia’s legitimacy was questioned during the 2014 ACC season. The Cavaliers are not doubted as much this year, but if they falter against Duke on Saturday, they certainly will be viewed with fresh skepticism.

Even with no Justin Anderson, Virginia remains among the nation’s elite

0 comments by on 12/16/2015

When Virginia’s Justin Anderson went down with an injury late in the 2014-’15 season, the Cavaliers’ offense collapsed. In the 12 games without Anderson, Virginia lost more games (3) than they had the entire season up to that point (1). Furthermore, Virginia scored over a point per possession just five times in those 12 games.

Will a No. 10 seed in the NCAA tournament save Tom Crean again?

0 comments by on 12/10/2015

This all sounds very familiar. Clear deficiencies with the Indiana basketball program raise the question:  Will another trip to the Big Dance — even with a “road team” seed (meaning road jerseys are worn in the first round as a lower seed) save the coach’s job again? Last season, Indiana struggled during various stretches, just […]

SMU plays for personal satisfaction, in the shadows of disappointment

0 comments by on 12/9/2015

With the carnage that Larry Brown has left at another program, the best that one of the top teams in the nation can do this season is play the role of spoiler. SMU, off a 24-point beatdown of a solid Michigan team Tuesday night, is basically playing for pride this season — well, pride and […]

OMAHA, NE – MARCH 22: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Wichita State Shockers celebrates as the second half ends against the Kansas Jayhawks during the third round of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at the CenturyLink Center on March 22, 2015 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Wichita State tries to rebuild after a rough start

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For Gregg Marshall and Wichita State, the 2015-2016 season had all the makings of a triumphant procession through the college basketball realm. Over the past three years, the Shockers have been a top seed in the NCAA tournament and even made a Final Four, but this season’s squad appeared deep and experienced. The Shockers have […]

CORAL GABLES, FL – NOVEMBER 4: Angel Rodriguez #13 of the Miami Hurricanes chases a loose ball against the Dowling Golden Lions on November 4, 2015 at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, Florida. Miami defeated Dowling 91-40. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Guard play lifts Miami to hot start

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Prior to the loss to Northeastern last Friday, Miami was one of the hottest teams in college basketball. The Hurricanes beat Mississippi State, Utah, and Butler in consecutive games. Not only did they win, but the margins were 26, 24, and 10. Of the 5-0 start, Miami won by an average of 21 points. While […]

ANN ARBOR, MI – NOVEMBER 20: Trevon Bluiett #5 of the Xavier Musketeers drives to the basket against Zak Irvin #21 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Crisler Arena on November 20, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Xavier defeated Michigan 86-70. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Early-season report: few have been more dominant than Xavier

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Let’s give you an early report on a college basketball season which is just beginning to take shape. When it comes to one of the best unbeaten teams, the response may surprise you. When you’re told that it comes from the Big East and it is not Villanova, prepare to be shocked even further. Xavier, which […]

Atlantic-10 Monthly Review: November

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As the college basketball seasons hits its first full month it’s a good time to check in and see how leagues have been in the early part of their non-conference schedule. Tournament berths can’t be won in November, but they certainly can be lost in the 11th month of the year. The Atlantic-10 is always a […]

HOUSTON, TX – MARCH 27: Tony Parker #23 of the UCLA Bruins pulls down a rebound against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during a South Regional Semifinal game of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at NRG Stadium on March 27, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

UCLA braces itself for Kentucky and the rest of a challenging December

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Last season, UCLA barely squeaked into the NCAA Tournament because it played a murderer’s row schedule in the non-conference realm. The selection committee did not account for the fact that the Bruins lost to nearly every quality team they played; it gave them credit merely for scheduling tough teams. This season, UCLA’s profile is developing […]

UCLA’s Second Most Expensive Home Game Of Season On Thursday Against Kentucky

0 comments by on 11/30/2015

The two most winningest programs in college basketball history will play each other this week when the UCLA Bruins host the No. 1 ranked Kentucky Wildcats at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on Thursday night. UCLA and their 11 national championships will welcome Kentucky’s eight to create the most prestigious matchup of the college […]

CHICAGO, IL – APRIL 01: during the 2015 McDonalds’s All American Game at the United Center on April 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

NCAA frees Kansas blue chipper Cheick Diallo

0 comments by Benjamin Sieck on 11/25/2015

Christmas came early for the Kansas Jayhawks and their stud freshman forward, Cheick Diallo. The NCAA announced earlier today Diallo is eligible to compete for the Jayhawks beginning Dec. 1. Diallo’s coursework at the private New York high school Our Savior New American was called into question after the NCAA placed the school under review […]

Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen (3) dunks against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Division I Championship semi-final game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Five Things Learned at the 2K Classic

0 comments by on 11/23/2015

Another season of college basketball is underway, and while football is still center stage, the November slate of hoops is always fun with endless enticing non-conference matchups. The 2K Classic at Madison Square Garden brought Duke, Wisconsin, Georgetown, and VCU to Manhattan, and they played four action-packed games that entertained the thousands. A lot happened, […]

CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 17: Marshall Plumlee #40 of the Duke Blue Devils is fouled by Alex Poythress #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats as he tries to drive between Poythress and Marcus Lee #00 during the Champions Classic at the United Center on November 17, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Kentucky runs past Duke in early season battle

0 comments by on 11/18/2015

Tuesday night in Chicago, college basketball observers gained a lot of information on two of the superpowers in the sport. The big question is if Tuesday’s revelations will still hold true in the middle of March… and perhaps early April. * In the first heavyweight contest of the season, Kentucky showed that it is clearly […]

College basketball’s new points of emphasis are reshaping the sport

0 comments by on 11/17/2015

Outrage flooded the NBA when the “Hack-a-Shaq” took effect. During the last few years, the same outrage has followed in the NBA playoffs when teams would foul poor free throw shooters to gain possessions. In the first few games of the new college basketball season, we’re seeing something different. What’s happening on the hardwood is […]

Can Kyle Wiltjer carry Gonzaga early?

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While the Gonzaga Bulldogs’ game in Japan on Friday against Pittsburgh turned into a slip and slide, it still revealed what GU needs to address. While the cancelled game was not a fair showing of what Gonzaga is capable of, it did show some liabilities for the Zags. Kyle Wiltjer is not one of them. […]

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