The Madness has commenced and it has not disappointed. Starting with an OT thriller as Rhode Island took down Trae Young and Oklahoma. Day one set the tone for what should be a compelling, wide-open tournament. Let’s take a look at the top moments from Thursday: Zaire Smith 360 OopTexas Tech freshman guard did this: AREContinueContinue reading “Best Moments from Day 1 of March Madness”
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5 Future Lottery Picks to Watch this March Madness
Step into any debate over the NBA’s controversial one-and-done rule and you will undoubtedly hear the argument that one-and-done players are bad for college basketball, particularly from a fan’s perspective. The conviction holds, in part, that these players come-and-go so quickly that fans do not develop any meaningful connection or familiarity with them. On theContinueContinue reading “5 Future Lottery Picks to Watch this March Madness”
Twitter Capper of the Week
Each week, we will look to highlight a Twitter account that has been crushing the books. This week, we feature one of our favorite cappers, Daily Sports Locks.
NBA Weekend Recap: Rockets 17-game Streak Halted in Toronto
Here’s what you need to know from this past weekend’s NBA action: Game Recap: Raptors halt Rocket’s streak at 17 In a battle of the NBA’s two hottest teams (and conference leaders), this one was a thriller. The Rockets came in having won 17 straight (the longest winning streak this season) while the Raptors hadContinueContinue reading “NBA Weekend Recap: Rockets 17-game Streak Halted in Toronto”
What to Watch for Friday
Should be a heck of a day for basketball junkies, here are four games we are particularly looking forward: Alabama (18-14) vs. 16. Auburn (25-6), 1:00PM, ESPN: ICYMI (see video below) Freshman phenom Collin Sexton went the length of the court, hitting a layup as the clock expired to give the Tide a 71-70 victory overContinueContinue reading “What to Watch for Friday”