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College Fast Break - NCAA Basketball - College Basketball

August 14th, 2008

John Wooden and Jimmy V Classics Announcements

The season is just around the corner and two of the premiere college basketball classics have announced their lineups.
The 15th annual John Wooden Classic at the Honda Center (formally the Pond, a much cooler name) in Anaheim, CA, Dec. 13, will feature UCLA facing off against DePaul, and in a sleeper, San Diego State […]

By Kevin Hunter -- 0 comments

July 2nd, 2008

Ben Howland Won’t Last That Long Either

Soon after I wrote about how Davidson Coach Bob McKillop received a contract extension through the 2015-16 season and won’t be around long enough before heading for the bigger and better, UCLA’s Ben Howland signed a deal lasting through the 2014-15 season this week. The new extension will pay Howland $1.97 million next season and […]

By Kevin Hunter -- 2 comments

June 29th, 2008

We’ll See How Long This Lasts

Bob McKillop was given a contract extension through the 2015-16 season at Davidson.
Many of you will remember Davidson as the little engine that could in last season’s NCAA tournament. The tiny Charlotte, North Carolina school had a run that caused basketball brackets to be torn and shredded at jobs all over the nation.
The Wildcats came […]

By Kevin Hunter -- 0 comments

March 23rd, 2008

NCAA tourney Day 4 - late thoughts

I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but what did I tell you earlier today about not trusting Georgetown?
I love it when my gut instinct is right.
Onto more thoughts from today’s action:
- If anybody doubted that North Carolina was the prohibitive favorite to win the championship, they shouldn’t doubt that now. All of […]

By Rich Carlson -- 0 comments

March 21st, 2008

NCAA tourney Day 2 - early thoughts

As I sit here and watch San Diego try to upset Connecticut in overtime, I figured it was time for some thoughts about the Day 2 action so far:
- It’s about time we had a buzzer beater in this tournament - thank you WKU!
- The next time somebody tries to sell you on Drake being […]

By Rich Carlson -- 2 comments

November 14th, 2007

Random thoughts - UNC vs. Davidson as it happens

There is 13:10 left in the first half, and Davidson is leading #1 North Carolina 9-6. Here are some random thoughts as I watch the game…

UNC has nearly air-balled its last two freethrows. Fundamentals people…fundamentals.
UNC has 6 turnovers so far. Fundamentals, people…fundamentals.
I love Bill Raftery. He’s knowledgeable, he’s witty, and knows when to ratchet up […]

By Rich Carlson -- 2 comments

November 12th, 2007

Games to watch - 11/12

If you’re looking for some great college basketball games to watch this week, may I recommend these match-ups:
Wednesday November 14th:
Davidson @ #1 North Carolina - a great chance to see national Player-of-the-Year candidate Tyler Hansbrough
Thursday November 15th:
#18 USC at the Citadel - OJ Mayo scored 32 points in his Trojans debut, but they lost to […]

By Rich Carlson -- 0 comments

October 26th, 2007

Top 25 rankings - ESPN/USA today poll - 10/26

Ladies and gentlemen - the moment you’ve all been waiting for has arrived.
The first ESPN/USA Today Top 25 rankings have been released.
And the winner is…
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By Rich Carlson -- 0 comments