The Milwaukee Bucks appear to be very interested in Providence guard Marshon Brooks. Brooks, a 6’5″ guard with a 7’1″ wingspan, was the nation’s second-leading scorer last year behind BYU guard Jimmer Fredette.
Irving or Kanter Number One?
June 10, 2011
The 2011 NBA Draft is less than two weeks away and there is still a lot of speculation as to who will end up where. With the first and fourth overall picks in the draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers will have a big impact on how the first five picks go.
2011 Midseason All-America Team
April 6, 2011
We’re roughly halfway through the season and there’s already a few players starting to distance themselves from the pack. Here’s a list of the best players at their respective positions and how they have fared thus far this season.
Is Carolina sold on Cam Newton?
April 5, 2011
With roughly three weeks left before draft day, the Carolina Panthers number one pick remains a mystery. The Panthers are in a tough spot, and simply cannot afford to blow another top pick in the draft.
NBA Draft: Early Entries and Possible Returners
March 29, 2011
First-Team All-American and Big Ten Freshman of the Year Jared Sullinger announced after Ohio State’s disappointing loss to Kentucky that he would indeed return for his sophomore season. “I’m going to be an Ohio State Buckeye next year,” Sullinger said. “Winning is that important to me. I don’t like losing. This is not what I [...]
Will a Big East team make the Final Four?
March 15, 2011
While the 2011 NCAA tournament appears to be more of a social gathering for the Big East, it’s hard to set reasonable expectations for the conference. After all, the Big East has not produced a national champion since Connecticut in 2004 despite having 43 teams in the tournament since. Of the 11 Big East teams in the tournament, only Pittsburgh holds a one-seed. The Panthers have held a top three seed six times since 2002 and are yet to reach the Final Four. But does the Big East deserve 11 teams in the tournament after the committee snubbed several deserving teams?
Blaine Gabbert: Stud or Dud?
March 10, 2011
With the 2011 NFL Draft around the corner, will Blaine Gabbert be the only quarterback selected in the top ten? Many wonder how the Missouri quarterback suddenly passed Cam Newton, Jake Locker, and Ryan Mallet as the top quarterback in the draft. Gabbert’s stats certainly have not solidified him as an NFL sure-thing, finishing the [...]
Cavs high on Duke’s Kyrie Irving
March 10, 2011
With potentially two top ten picks in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a chance to secure a young duo to rebuild the franchise. The recent acquisition of Baron Davis was clearly a short-term upgrade over Mo Williams, but in no way a long-term solution. Cavs’ Coach Byron Scott has made it clear [...]
Harrison Barnes finally looking like a lottery pick
March 10, 2011
Former Gatorade High School Player of the Year Harrison Barnes has been haunted with high expectations since putting on a Tar Heel uniform for the first time last fall. As the first freshman ever named to the Associated Press preseason All-America team, Barnes sat atop most mock drafts before playing his first college game. Despite [...]
2011 NFL Combine Top Performers
March 10, 2011
There has been quite a bit of movement over the past few days with the 2011 NFL Combine behind us. While many love to argue whether or not the combine is an effective tool for measuring ability, most coaches use it to determine the talent of otherwise questionable draft picks. Regardless of what happens on [...]
