Saturday, October 28, 2006
Conference Rankings
ACC
1. UNC - It's unanimous; UNC is primed to be a top 3 team in the nation.
2. Duke - They lost Redick, Shelden Williams, and Dockery to graduation. But this is Duke; their scars heal like Wolverine's.
3. Boston College - Losing Craig Smith won't hurt BC as bad as some people think. They can grab some monsterous wins.
4. Georgia Tech - 4th place talent, but they could place between 3rd and 7th in the conference.
5. Florida State - Al Thornton can pick up the slack of fat-man Alexander Johnson in the paint and become a first team all-ACC'er.
6. Virginia - Strong backcourt but shaky frontcourt.
7. Maryland - Not sure what to think of this team. We'll see how they manage without crucial players Chris McCray and Caner-Medley, and see if DJ Strawberry stops playing like a fruit.
8. Virginia Tech - A bunch of decent players who should mount up and soar to greater heights!
9. Wake Forest - Last years awful team lost its 2 best players, but I have faith in their Top 10 recruiting class.
10. Clemson - They might take down some big names, and be taken out by no-names.
11. Miami (FL) - Depleted backcourt, lucky they're not last
12. NC State - With about a 4 player roster and a new coach, this mangled and inexperienced team will struggle violently.
Atlantic 10
1. Xavier - Experience and new big-impact players make Xavier the team to beat in the A-10 this year.
2. Charlotte - With the loss of Curtis Withers, size and rebounding becomes a question for the 49ers. But with their sensational backcourt, they can be a major player if they only get a couple big guys to step it up
3. St Louis - There's no reason that the Billikens should take a step back this year; I think their stock is about steady.
4. UMASS - I originally had this team pegged as my ultra-sleeper. As more and more previews came out, I found I wasn't alone. Now I've turned on them. They'll take a step forward, sure, but this team is experienced only in mediocrity and they won't content for the best record in the A-10. However, they could make a run in the A-10 tourney...
5. George Washington - They lost a lot, yet somehow I feel bad ranking them this low. They could very well be a tourney team when all is said and done.
6. Fordham - This is a good team that could take the league by surprise.
7. Dayton - They're tough inside, but they won't make a huge impact anywhere else.
8. St Joseph's - Another building year before the Hawks once again become the face of the A-10
9. Duquesne - I'm not following the recovery of their players too closely, but they have a couple major impact players that could tear it up in the near future.
10. Temple - One less Mardy Collins and John Chaney = stuggles for Temple.
11. Rhode Island - It's beyond my feeble mind how these last 4 teams will finish.
12. LaSalle - Their Batman and Robin have graduated. Now they will get crushed by the Joker's of the league.
13. St Bonaventure - They were bad last year, and I don't see much of a turnaround
14. Richmond - They could be anywhere from 10-14.
BIG EAST
1. Georgetown - I think they'll run away with this conference. They boast one of the best frontcourts around, and they're ready to make an impact on this season
2. Pittsburgh - I'm not buying into all the Pittsburgh hype so much; I think they'll fight with Syracuse for this spot.
3. Syracuse - Without G-Mac, E-Dorf (or Eric Devendorf) has the green light to show off his excellent shot. Demetris Nichols and Darryl Watkins will step up in the frontcourt.
4. UCONN - I can see why some are dropping UCONN to 6th and 7th, but this is still UCONN. AJ Price may be the best point guard in the nation, and their all-star recruiting class can step in.
5. Villanova - A weakened backcourt is going to slow down Villanova, but they're still a force to be reckoned with.
6. Marquette - People are getting carried away with Dominic James mania. They're going to need their shooters to step up for them to make an impact.
7. Louisville - It hurts to drop them this far, but after last year they just failed to live up to expectations, and their big time scorer is gone.
8. St. John's - This defensive minded squad will be a minor surprise in the Big East this year.
9. DePaul - They need to stay consistent this year
10. Cincinnati - If the junior college players can step up, this scrappy team can compete for a tournament spot.
11. Providence - After a lot of thought, I've decided that Providence has the experience for a sleeper team, but doesn't really have Big East talent all around.
12. Notre Dame - The ghost of Chris Quinn haunts the Irish.
13. West Virginia - Coming off a good NCAA tourney run, I don't think West Virginia will be ready for another one in a while.
14. Rutgers - The ghost of Quincy Douby leaves Rutgers hopeless...
15. Seton Hall - A few years away from doing anything...
16. South Florida - Recruits need to realize that this is a Big East school too.
BIG 10
1. Ohio State - I'm buying into all the Greg Oden hype. Also, I'm buying into the rest of Ohio State to hold down the fort until Oden debuts.
2. Wisconsin - A lot of talent, but they didn't prove much last year. The most disappointing of a season I can see them having is being 2nd in the weakened Big 10, though.
3. Michigan - They have the athleticism and reason not to be the NIT team of years past. They could make a big splash this year.
4. Illinois - "In transition", although they are returning a load of talent. The loss of Dee Brown and James Augustine are rough, but outside than that, we have a well rounded team that could be the surprise of the Big 10.
5. Indiana - They're a wild card. D.J. White could disappoint if he doesn't immediately fill Killingsworth's shoes. They could finish anywhere from 3rd (which I doubt) to 7th, or even 8th behind hungry teams like Purdue and Penn State.
6. Penn State - They're on their way up; while other teams rebuild, these guys are returning serious talent, including F Geary Claxton.
7. Michigan State - Izzo's most challenging coaching job yet. Minus their Big 3 and Matt Trannon from a mediocre MSU squad last year, it all depends on how fast the young guys are willing to step it up.
8. Iowa - They'll build around guard Adam Haluska, who's really all that remains from that surprising Iowa squad from a year ago.
9. Purdue - After being in shambles due to injuries last year, those guys are back. I can't rate them too high though, because they've proven nothing. This was a lousy team last year, and they're relying on 2 players to carry the responsibility
10. Northwestern - A step back from the decent team that coach Bill Carmody was able to assemble.
11. Minnesota- Way too young, not ready to make any kind of noise except cries of despair and torture.
Missouri Valley Conference (MVC)
1. Creighton - Nate Funk, after sitting out for last year's NIT season, is now the face of Creighton. I see them taking this conference's regular season crown with relative ease.
2. Southern Illinois - This team will be dangerous in the tournament. Returning their top 9 scores (top NINE freaking scorers) from last year's 11 seed team, I see them making a Sweet 16 run.
3. Wichita State - A shocker (lolz) from last year, this team can do damage again this year. Third is about right for them, though, after losing a couple key players to graduation.
4. Missouri State - A screwjob; that's what it was when MO State's top 20 RPI couldn't get them into the NCAAs. This year it might be the same story; they won't take the conference, but they'll compete. Will that be enough though?
5. Evansville - Absolutely underrated team. All 5 starters return from an improving squad, who's very well rounded and should surprise in the MVC.
6. Northern Iowa - They graduate their best player from a disappointing 05-06 club. I see them falling to the bottom half of the conference this year.
7. Drake - Bad luck last year with many losses by tiny margains. Now they're more experienced and ready to make a serious impact.
8. Illinois State - They're depending on a good recruiting class to put them over the edge.
9. Bradley - 9 looks ugly for last years Sweet 16 team, but the bottom half of the conference is pretty close-knit and they could finish anywhere from 5-10.
10. Indiana State - They lost their one big scorer. This team will suffer.
PAC-10
1. Arizona - Lute's ready to take back the PAC, and he's got plenty of talent to do it. I'm expecting big years from Mustafa Shakur and Ivan Radenovic to complement Marcus Williams, to vault the Wildcats back into powerhouse status.
2. UCLA - Jordan Farmar doesn't replace himself. He was this team's MVP, and without him they might have a tough time.
3. Oregon - Oregon has too much talent to have a losing record. With coach Ernie Kent in danger of losing his job, he'll need breakout seasons from his players. They can hang with anyone in the conference if they don't get al the bad breaks and miserable luck of seasons past.
4. USC - It hurts me to rank them this low, because I really like their talent. They'll have the ability to score like crazy, especially when Gabe Pruitt returns in December. They'll compete for the 3rd spot, and if Oregon fails to live up to my hype then USC will be the ones to fill in.
5. Washington - They return enough to be a solid Pac-10 team, and are hoping Spencer Hawes makes an instant impact. The young guy could feel a lot of pressure from the expectations of him having to step right in and lead them.
6. California - Even without Leon Powe, I like the looks of this team. Ayinde Ubaka will emerge as a star, and DeVon Hardin can fill Powe's spot well. They could compete for higher spots, and I don't see them finishing any lower than this.
7. Stanford - Returning nobody that averaged more than 5 ppg from a half-decent Stanford team of last year, they'll be looking toward 2008.
8. Arizona State - I like their chances in coming years, and even right now they could surprise a few teams.
9. Oregon State - The Beavers have a sweet sweet shooter in Sasa Cuic, and a solid returning frontcourt.
10. Washington State - New coach, loss of everyone over 10 ppg = Failing season for the Cougars.
1. UNC - It's unanimous; UNC is primed to be a top 3 team in the nation.
2. Duke - They lost Redick, Shelden Williams, and Dockery to graduation. But this is Duke; their scars heal like Wolverine's.
3. Boston College - Losing Craig Smith won't hurt BC as bad as some people think. They can grab some monsterous wins.
4. Georgia Tech - 4th place talent, but they could place between 3rd and 7th in the conference.
5. Florida State - Al Thornton can pick up the slack of fat-man Alexander Johnson in the paint and become a first team all-ACC'er.
6. Virginia - Strong backcourt but shaky frontcourt.
7. Maryland - Not sure what to think of this team. We'll see how they manage without crucial players Chris McCray and Caner-Medley, and see if DJ Strawberry stops playing like a fruit.
8. Virginia Tech - A bunch of decent players who should mount up and soar to greater heights!
9. Wake Forest - Last years awful team lost its 2 best players, but I have faith in their Top 10 recruiting class.
10. Clemson - They might take down some big names, and be taken out by no-names.
11. Miami (FL) - Depleted backcourt, lucky they're not last
12. NC State - With about a 4 player roster and a new coach, this mangled and inexperienced team will struggle violently.
Atlantic 10
1. Xavier - Experience and new big-impact players make Xavier the team to beat in the A-10 this year.
2. Charlotte - With the loss of Curtis Withers, size and rebounding becomes a question for the 49ers. But with their sensational backcourt, they can be a major player if they only get a couple big guys to step it up
3. St Louis - There's no reason that the Billikens should take a step back this year; I think their stock is about steady.
4. UMASS - I originally had this team pegged as my ultra-sleeper. As more and more previews came out, I found I wasn't alone. Now I've turned on them. They'll take a step forward, sure, but this team is experienced only in mediocrity and they won't content for the best record in the A-10. However, they could make a run in the A-10 tourney...
5. George Washington - They lost a lot, yet somehow I feel bad ranking them this low. They could very well be a tourney team when all is said and done.
6. Fordham - This is a good team that could take the league by surprise.
7. Dayton - They're tough inside, but they won't make a huge impact anywhere else.
8. St Joseph's - Another building year before the Hawks once again become the face of the A-10
9. Duquesne - I'm not following the recovery of their players too closely, but they have a couple major impact players that could tear it up in the near future.
10. Temple - One less Mardy Collins and John Chaney = stuggles for Temple.
11. Rhode Island - It's beyond my feeble mind how these last 4 teams will finish.
12. LaSalle - Their Batman and Robin have graduated. Now they will get crushed by the Joker's of the league.
13. St Bonaventure - They were bad last year, and I don't see much of a turnaround
14. Richmond - They could be anywhere from 10-14.
BIG EAST
1. Georgetown - I think they'll run away with this conference. They boast one of the best frontcourts around, and they're ready to make an impact on this season
2. Pittsburgh - I'm not buying into all the Pittsburgh hype so much; I think they'll fight with Syracuse for this spot.
3. Syracuse - Without G-Mac, E-Dorf (or Eric Devendorf) has the green light to show off his excellent shot. Demetris Nichols and Darryl Watkins will step up in the frontcourt.
4. UCONN - I can see why some are dropping UCONN to 6th and 7th, but this is still UCONN. AJ Price may be the best point guard in the nation, and their all-star recruiting class can step in.
5. Villanova - A weakened backcourt is going to slow down Villanova, but they're still a force to be reckoned with.
6. Marquette - People are getting carried away with Dominic James mania. They're going to need their shooters to step up for them to make an impact.
7. Louisville - It hurts to drop them this far, but after last year they just failed to live up to expectations, and their big time scorer is gone.
8. St. John's - This defensive minded squad will be a minor surprise in the Big East this year.
9. DePaul - They need to stay consistent this year
10. Cincinnati - If the junior college players can step up, this scrappy team can compete for a tournament spot.
11. Providence - After a lot of thought, I've decided that Providence has the experience for a sleeper team, but doesn't really have Big East talent all around.
12. Notre Dame - The ghost of Chris Quinn haunts the Irish.
13. West Virginia - Coming off a good NCAA tourney run, I don't think West Virginia will be ready for another one in a while.
14. Rutgers - The ghost of Quincy Douby leaves Rutgers hopeless...
15. Seton Hall - A few years away from doing anything...
16. South Florida - Recruits need to realize that this is a Big East school too.
BIG 10
1. Ohio State - I'm buying into all the Greg Oden hype. Also, I'm buying into the rest of Ohio State to hold down the fort until Oden debuts.
2. Wisconsin - A lot of talent, but they didn't prove much last year. The most disappointing of a season I can see them having is being 2nd in the weakened Big 10, though.
3. Michigan - They have the athleticism and reason not to be the NIT team of years past. They could make a big splash this year.
4. Illinois - "In transition", although they are returning a load of talent. The loss of Dee Brown and James Augustine are rough, but outside than that, we have a well rounded team that could be the surprise of the Big 10.
5. Indiana - They're a wild card. D.J. White could disappoint if he doesn't immediately fill Killingsworth's shoes. They could finish anywhere from 3rd (which I doubt) to 7th, or even 8th behind hungry teams like Purdue and Penn State.
6. Penn State - They're on their way up; while other teams rebuild, these guys are returning serious talent, including F Geary Claxton.
7. Michigan State - Izzo's most challenging coaching job yet. Minus their Big 3 and Matt Trannon from a mediocre MSU squad last year, it all depends on how fast the young guys are willing to step it up.
8. Iowa - They'll build around guard Adam Haluska, who's really all that remains from that surprising Iowa squad from a year ago.
9. Purdue - After being in shambles due to injuries last year, those guys are back. I can't rate them too high though, because they've proven nothing. This was a lousy team last year, and they're relying on 2 players to carry the responsibility
10. Northwestern - A step back from the decent team that coach Bill Carmody was able to assemble.
11. Minnesota- Way too young, not ready to make any kind of noise except cries of despair and torture.
Missouri Valley Conference (MVC)
1. Creighton - Nate Funk, after sitting out for last year's NIT season, is now the face of Creighton. I see them taking this conference's regular season crown with relative ease.
2. Southern Illinois - This team will be dangerous in the tournament. Returning their top 9 scores (top NINE freaking scorers) from last year's 11 seed team, I see them making a Sweet 16 run.
3. Wichita State - A shocker (lolz) from last year, this team can do damage again this year. Third is about right for them, though, after losing a couple key players to graduation.
4. Missouri State - A screwjob; that's what it was when MO State's top 20 RPI couldn't get them into the NCAAs. This year it might be the same story; they won't take the conference, but they'll compete. Will that be enough though?
5. Evansville - Absolutely underrated team. All 5 starters return from an improving squad, who's very well rounded and should surprise in the MVC.
6. Northern Iowa - They graduate their best player from a disappointing 05-06 club. I see them falling to the bottom half of the conference this year.
7. Drake - Bad luck last year with many losses by tiny margains. Now they're more experienced and ready to make a serious impact.
8. Illinois State - They're depending on a good recruiting class to put them over the edge.
9. Bradley - 9 looks ugly for last years Sweet 16 team, but the bottom half of the conference is pretty close-knit and they could finish anywhere from 5-10.
10. Indiana State - They lost their one big scorer. This team will suffer.
PAC-10
1. Arizona - Lute's ready to take back the PAC, and he's got plenty of talent to do it. I'm expecting big years from Mustafa Shakur and Ivan Radenovic to complement Marcus Williams, to vault the Wildcats back into powerhouse status.
2. UCLA - Jordan Farmar doesn't replace himself. He was this team's MVP, and without him they might have a tough time.
3. Oregon - Oregon has too much talent to have a losing record. With coach Ernie Kent in danger of losing his job, he'll need breakout seasons from his players. They can hang with anyone in the conference if they don't get al the bad breaks and miserable luck of seasons past.
4. USC - It hurts me to rank them this low, because I really like their talent. They'll have the ability to score like crazy, especially when Gabe Pruitt returns in December. They'll compete for the 3rd spot, and if Oregon fails to live up to my hype then USC will be the ones to fill in.
5. Washington - They return enough to be a solid Pac-10 team, and are hoping Spencer Hawes makes an instant impact. The young guy could feel a lot of pressure from the expectations of him having to step right in and lead them.
6. California - Even without Leon Powe, I like the looks of this team. Ayinde Ubaka will emerge as a star, and DeVon Hardin can fill Powe's spot well. They could compete for higher spots, and I don't see them finishing any lower than this.
7. Stanford - Returning nobody that averaged more than 5 ppg from a half-decent Stanford team of last year, they'll be looking toward 2008.
8. Arizona State - I like their chances in coming years, and even right now they could surprise a few teams.
9. Oregon State - The Beavers have a sweet sweet shooter in Sasa Cuic, and a solid returning frontcourt.
10. Washington State - New coach, loss of everyone over 10 ppg = Failing season for the Cougars.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Western Kentucky
Where's the Hilltopper?
Former CEO of Western Kentucky University has disappeared from the college scene. Reporters have come on the scene asking, "Where's the Hilltopper?"
Mug shots of the man suggest that the one in question stole the Hilltopper mascot and is rumored to be wearing the suit on Zanzibar island, just east of Tanzania, Africa. Reporters also say that he might be heading to Ascension, a remote island halfway between South America and Africa.
University officials don't know when he will return, but it will be a dark future for Western Kentucky until he does.
Former CEO of Western Kentucky University has disappeared from the college scene. Reporters have come on the scene asking, "Where's the Hilltopper?"
Mug shots of the man suggest that the one in question stole the Hilltopper mascot and is rumored to be wearing the suit on Zanzibar island, just east of Tanzania, Africa. Reporters also say that he might be heading to Ascension, a remote island halfway between South America and Africa.
University officials don't know when he will return, but it will be a dark future for Western Kentucky until he does.
Kevin Durant
Better than Oden?
As you very well know, Greg Oden is a freshman recruit for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Standing 7'1" tall he is predicted to be the next big thing since Shaquille O'Neal. What people don't know is that Kevin Durant, a freshman recruit for the Texas Longhorns, aspires to be better than Oden. He is often heard saying when asked, "Greg who?" or "Oden, who's he?"
These are just some of the instances where you can feel Durant's anger. Be sure to be ready coming the 06-07 season for Kevin Durant lighting up the college stage and become a basketball wizard the likes of which Oden has never seen!
As you very well know, Greg Oden is a freshman recruit for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Standing 7'1" tall he is predicted to be the next big thing since Shaquille O'Neal. What people don't know is that Kevin Durant, a freshman recruit for the Texas Longhorns, aspires to be better than Oden. He is often heard saying when asked, "Greg who?" or "Oden, who's he?"
These are just some of the instances where you can feel Durant's anger. Be sure to be ready coming the 06-07 season for Kevin Durant lighting up the college stage and become a basketball wizard the likes of which Oden has never seen!
Coaches Poll
Format - #. Team Name (# of first place votes)
NATIONAL USA TODAY/ESPN RANKINGS
1. Florida
2. North Carolina
3. Kansas
4. Ohio State
5. (T) Pittsburgh
5. (T) UCLA
7. LSU
8. Georgetown
9. Wisconsin
10. Arizona
11. Duke
12. Alabama
13. Texas A&M
14. Memphis
15. Boston College
16. Washington
17. Marquette
18. Connecticut
19. Texas
20. Syracuse
21. Georgia Tech
22. Kentucky
23. Creighton
24. Tennessee
25. Nevada
POWER CONFERENCES
BIG EAST
1. Pittsburgh (10)
2. Georgetown (4)
3. Syracuse (1)
4. Marquette (1)
5. UCONN
6. Louisville
7. Villanova
8. DePaul
9. St John's
10. Providence
11. Notre Dame
12. West Virginia
13. Cincinnati
14. Rutgers
15. Seton Hall
16. South Florida
BIG 12
1. Kansas (11)
2. Texas A&M (1)
3. Oklahoma State
4. Texas
5. Kansas State
6. Texas Tech
7. Baylor
8. Missouri
9. Oklahoma
10. Nebraska
11. Iowa State
12. Colorado
MID-MAJORS
Atlantic 10
1. Xavier (59)
2. UMASS (4)
3. St Louis (1)
4. Charlotte
5. George Washington
6. Dayton
7. Fordham
8. St Joe's
9. Temple
10. LaSalle
11. Rhode Island
12. Richmond
13. Duquesne
14. St Bonaventure
NATIONAL USA TODAY/ESPN RANKINGS
1. Florida
2. North Carolina
3. Kansas
4. Ohio State
5. (T) Pittsburgh
5. (T) UCLA
7. LSU
8. Georgetown
9. Wisconsin
10. Arizona
11. Duke
12. Alabama
13. Texas A&M
14. Memphis
15. Boston College
16. Washington
17. Marquette
18. Connecticut
19. Texas
20. Syracuse
21. Georgia Tech
22. Kentucky
23. Creighton
24. Tennessee
25. Nevada
Others receiving votes: Gonzaga 88, Wichita State 78, Louisville 77, Southern Illinois 70, Illinois 52, Xavier 44, Villanova 39, Air Force 26, San Diego State 24, Hofstra 20, Oklahoma State 19, Michigan 17, Michigan State 15, Maryland 12, DePaul 11, Florida State 9, George Mason 6, Indiana 5, Houston 3, BYU 2, George Washington 2, Winthrop 2, Bucknell 1, New Mexico State 1, Saint Louis 1, Utah 1.
POWER CONFERENCES
BIG EAST
1. Pittsburgh (10)
2. Georgetown (4)
3. Syracuse (1)
4. Marquette (1)
5. UCONN
6. Louisville
7. Villanova
8. DePaul
9. St John's
10. Providence
11. Notre Dame
12. West Virginia
13. Cincinnati
14. Rutgers
15. Seton Hall
16. South Florida
BIG 12
1. Kansas (11)
2. Texas A&M (1)
3. Oklahoma State
4. Texas
5. Kansas State
6. Texas Tech
7. Baylor
8. Missouri
9. Oklahoma
10. Nebraska
11. Iowa State
12. Colorado
MID-MAJORS
Atlantic 10
1. Xavier (59)
2. UMASS (4)
3. St Louis (1)
4. Charlotte
5. George Washington
6. Dayton
7. Fordham
8. St Joe's
9. Temple
10. LaSalle
11. Rhode Island
12. Richmond
13. Duquesne
14. St Bonaventure
Friday, October 20, 2006
Archive
College Basketball Article Archive
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10/20/06 - Kevin Durant - Face of the Longhorns (Andy Katz, Espn.com)
Gary Parrish's Preseason Top 25 (CBS Sportsline)
10/18/06 - The MSU Spartans will dance - guaranteed (Gary Parrish, sportsline.com)
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10/20/06 - Kevin Durant - Face of the Longhorns (Andy Katz, Espn.com)
Gary Parrish's Preseason Top 25 (CBS Sportsline)
10/18/06 - The MSU Spartans will dance - guaranteed (Gary Parrish, sportsline.com)
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Weekly news update - October 18
Greg Paulus is out "indefinitely"(which tells us nothing) with a broken bone in his foot. This is viewed as a critical loss for Duke, even though its not certain that he will miss any regular season games. Even if he does, all the more reason Martynas Pocius (pictured below) will be vaulted into the spotlight. Pocius, who I call the Redick of Russia (though I'm positive he's not Russian), may be forced into even more playing time at the point. After not getting enough time last year, he is overloaded this year. Thats a disgusting amount of irony.
USC has a recruit who should be ready to play as a freshman in the 2010-2011 season. 14-year old Dwayne Polee Jr. has accepted a scholarship offer from USC coach Tim Floyd, before he has even participated in a high-school level game. In a related story, Washington State was rumored to have recruited the young man pictured below...
More to come...
USC has a recruit who should be ready to play as a freshman in the 2010-2011 season. 14-year old Dwayne Polee Jr. has accepted a scholarship offer from USC coach Tim Floyd, before he has even participated in a high-school level game. In a related story, Washington State was rumored to have recruited the young man pictured below...
More to come...
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Noah Video
Friday, October 13, 2006
LaSalle
Will LaSalle's basketball team amount to anything without Steven Smith? Perhaps the better question is, would the 12 disciples be anything without Jesus?
Last year's surprising 18 win team took the A-10 by surprise, but made zero impression on the postseason. Steven Smith has since moved on to bigger and better things, and LaSalle is left helpless, squirming on the ground without any legs to walk on.
Duquesne may even top LaSalle, even with a makeshift roster and several severely wounded players. But don't fear, all you LaSalle faithful. Another player of Steven Smith's caliber will come to your school....in 200 years.
Last year's surprising 18 win team took the A-10 by surprise, but made zero impression on the postseason. Steven Smith has since moved on to bigger and better things, and LaSalle is left helpless, squirming on the ground without any legs to walk on.
Duquesne may even top LaSalle, even with a makeshift roster and several severely wounded players. But don't fear, all you LaSalle faithful. Another player of Steven Smith's caliber will come to your school....in 200 years.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
East Shore
An in-depth analysis of the University of Maryland - East Shore.
The University of Maryland East Shore is better off falling into the ocean. A team of 5 year old girls could easily dominate this team down low. They had a coach, but he thought better of it and went into hiding after he was known to have ties to the God-forsaken squad.
Their shortstop had 26 stolen bases last season, which is ironic since he is playing basketball. Their point guard suffered a massive stroke while he was trying to commit suicide.
Jonathan Huffman will have to step up his play this year. In the offseason he was struck by a large vehicle but should be back in playing shape by the time he is 32.
Greg Oden
The man behind the mask
Greg has also said that he will be back but did not mention when. He said that his mother has to say when he is allowed to be back out on the court which gives me the feeling that he isn't allowed to make any of his decisions.
Greg Oden ballin' since he was .5 years old with talent like his is sure to flourish. On the eve of his inception into the NCAA he was playing a game of College Hoops 2K6 and broke is wrist which made loud cracks while he was tapping the A button. He went to his English physician and he said the Greg had torn his muscle that connected his hand with the rest of his body in less than and hour his hand fell off with much internal as well as external bleeding he had surgery were they sowed his wrist back on. His physician also said that he had a strained left groin and should watch how much he gets freaky. Insiders say that Greg will be out most of the season and that hes taking his love life one day at a time hopefully no further injuries are to come from this young superstar.
Greg has also said that he will be back but did not mention when. He said that his mother has to say when he is allowed to be back out on the court which gives me the feeling that he isn't allowed to make any of his decisions.
Monday, October 09, 2006
LSU
Glen Davis walking in Shaq's footsteps
Since Shaquille O'neal left LSU for the NBA, they've not been taken seriously as a college basketball contender. With Glen "Big Baby" Davis leading the way, they were able to become a Final 4 team last year. But after freshman Tyrus Thomas left to team to become a clothing distributor, questions are raised about thiss years squad.
In the offseason, Big Baby worked hard to get his weight down and get in a traditional athlete's physique. He will soon see that his fat was the only thing that separated him from the rest of the pack. He will try to be a force in the paint but be helpless because he has become a weak piece of nothing. He will develop a minor case of bulimia and induce vomiting while taking breaks on the bench.
Soon Big Baby will realize it. He will realize that Shaq is not Shaq without massive percentages of body fat. One night he will eat for 16 straight hours tirelessly. Over time he will evolve into a raging blob of meat and suffocate opposing teams with his fat. This is why LSU is a serious contender in College Hoops this season.
Since Shaquille O'neal left LSU for the NBA, they've not been taken seriously as a college basketball contender. With Glen "Big Baby" Davis leading the way, they were able to become a Final 4 team last year. But after freshman Tyrus Thomas left to team to become a clothing distributor, questions are raised about thiss years squad.
In the offseason, Big Baby worked hard to get his weight down and get in a traditional athlete's physique. He will soon see that his fat was the only thing that separated him from the rest of the pack. He will try to be a force in the paint but be helpless because he has become a weak piece of nothing. He will develop a minor case of bulimia and induce vomiting while taking breaks on the bench.
Soon Big Baby will realize it. He will realize that Shaq is not Shaq without massive percentages of body fat. One night he will eat for 16 straight hours tirelessly. Over time he will evolve into a raging blob of meat and suffocate opposing teams with his fat. This is why LSU is a serious contender in College Hoops this season.
The Men In Black
George Washington is supposed to be an all white Christian reformed college. But while the coach is black, the University has deemed it necessary to not be racial dictators and accompany the African coach with his African counterparts.
George Washington is led by guard Anaguanda Leosiwagi, who had an average of 24.2 pts/game and led the African country of Congo in rebounding.
With their up and coming Africans, many things become possible. Maybe Africans are tomorrows future, holding much of todays talent.
Unlike the players of today Africans have something to prove because they don't want to go to their home country in Africa where they will be forced into hard labor and have to work for Caucasian Africans.
We can only hope that the Africans do not take over all sports and lead to the downfall of the United States.
George Washington is led by guard Anaguanda Leosiwagi, who had an average of 24.2 pts/game and led the African country of Congo in rebounding.
With their up and coming Africans, many things become possible. Maybe Africans are tomorrows future, holding much of todays talent.
Unlike the players of today Africans have something to prove because they don't want to go to their home country in Africa where they will be forced into hard labor and have to work for Caucasian Africans.
We can only hope that the Africans do not take over all sports and lead to the downfall of the United States.
Why Kansas?
While many predicted that the Kansas Jayhawks would be the shit this year, many are led to believe that the Center for the Jayhawks has caught the chicken pocks in his urinary tract. This is sure to bring unpleasant times in Kansas.
While the team lay host to this awful wreckage, many Kansas players have claimed to have the same illness. God only knows what these men do with their free time.
With this upsetting news, the Jayhawks look like Jaymacks and will not be ready to make an impact on the 06-07 season.
This is sure to make some fans unhappy, as many have caught the disease and it is spreading throughout the world. Soon the fortune of the world's people may be taking a dive towards destruction.
I can only hope someone has made a vaccine. HELP!
While the team lay host to this awful wreckage, many Kansas players have claimed to have the same illness. God only knows what these men do with their free time.
With this upsetting news, the Jayhawks look like Jaymacks and will not be ready to make an impact on the 06-07 season.
This is sure to make some fans unhappy, as many have caught the disease and it is spreading throughout the world. Soon the fortune of the world's people may be taking a dive towards destruction.
I can only hope someone has made a vaccine. HELP!
Fazekas
The Distraught Man than was...Nick Fazekas
Men whimper on the sight of Nick Fazekas. Standing tall Fazekas is sure to be the next George Washington, making his way through the apple trees, cutting at will.
Fazekas, who was going to be heading to the land of tyrants, the NBA, has decided to stay in the land of mangled fruit, the NCAA, and be the man who made the Wolves the smelly force they are today.
Don't be surprised to see Nevada Wolfpack in the race for the Golden Fleece this year.
With Fazekas, many things have lightened hopes. May your shot stay sharp, Nikolai Fazekas.
Men whimper on the sight of Nick Fazekas. Standing tall Fazekas is sure to be the next George Washington, making his way through the apple trees, cutting at will.
Fazekas, who was going to be heading to the land of tyrants, the NBA, has decided to stay in the land of mangled fruit, the NCAA, and be the man who made the Wolves the smelly force they are today.
Don't be surprised to see Nevada Wolfpack in the race for the Golden Fleece this year.
With Fazekas, many things have lightened hopes. May your shot stay sharp, Nikolai Fazekas.
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Gonzaga Bulldogs
A turn to astrology to solve their problems
With the impending doom of losing Adam Morrison last season, Gonzaga knew that they would be a worthless scum of a basketball team come next March. In desperation, assistant coach Dick Flannagan suggested that astrology be used to try to win basketball games.
Flannagan geniusely arranged the only people in the world whos athletic biorhythms peaked at the exact point of all of their games. Unfortunately, all of these genome freaks have varying cases of mental disabilites, from mental retardation to morbid retardation.
This year the Zags will look more like special olympics participants than the Bulldogs of past, and Dick Flannagan will stab himself six times in a major artery by his miserable failure. In a magical ending to a storybook season, the Zags will pull together and beat Kansas for their first win of the season.
With the impending doom of losing Adam Morrison last season, Gonzaga knew that they would be a worthless scum of a basketball team come next March. In desperation, assistant coach Dick Flannagan suggested that astrology be used to try to win basketball games.
Flannagan geniusely arranged the only people in the world whos athletic biorhythms peaked at the exact point of all of their games. Unfortunately, all of these genome freaks have varying cases of mental disabilites, from mental retardation to morbid retardation.
This year the Zags will look more like special olympics participants than the Bulldogs of past, and Dick Flannagan will stab himself six times in a major artery by his miserable failure. In a magical ending to a storybook season, the Zags will pull together and beat Kansas for their first win of the season.
Iowa State Cyclones
A decent team that fell into a pit of fire and got third degree burns from the inside out
You may know Iowa State as the team that barely won as many games as they lost in 2006, with a raging Preseason top 10 team that was a hot prediction to go all the way in the NCAA tournament. Curtis Stinson and Will Blalock were primed to go all the way, but their primal nature caused them to feed on one another and cannibalize all hopes and dreams of common decency.
With the untimely death of Stinson and Blalock becoming a game show host, Iowa State is left with no talent. The only people they have are pure black Africans who have never touched a basketball, but rather just starved while licking up the poisoned waters of the Amazon. With good coaching, these players can be morphed into the Michael Jordans of tomorrow
Unfortunately, Iowa State has a miserable coaching staff. Nobody knows or cares about their horrible abilities and lack of any personality. They will be miserable failures and be demoted to NCAA Division 3 by the end of the season, after a heartbreaking loss to a team of Indian Iguanas that didnt even know where they were or what they were doing.
You may know Iowa State as the team that barely won as many games as they lost in 2006, with a raging Preseason top 10 team that was a hot prediction to go all the way in the NCAA tournament. Curtis Stinson and Will Blalock were primed to go all the way, but their primal nature caused them to feed on one another and cannibalize all hopes and dreams of common decency.
With the untimely death of Stinson and Blalock becoming a game show host, Iowa State is left with no talent. The only people they have are pure black Africans who have never touched a basketball, but rather just starved while licking up the poisoned waters of the Amazon. With good coaching, these players can be morphed into the Michael Jordans of tomorrow
Unfortunately, Iowa State has a miserable coaching staff. Nobody knows or cares about their horrible abilities and lack of any personality. They will be miserable failures and be demoted to NCAA Division 3 by the end of the season, after a heartbreaking loss to a team of Indian Iguanas that didnt even know where they were or what they were doing.
Rising Rice
The massacred perversions of a middle aged man
The gauntlet has been laid. After being beaten ruthlessly and without mercy by the likes of Kansas, Oregon, and even Mason-Dixon Community College, the Rice Owls will stand in glory as the 2007 college basketball champions.
A One-man team, Morris Almond will single-handedly flabbergast and stun the greatest defenses in the world. At one point no one else will even be on the court, just Morris casting up a mystical haze to be sacrificed to the voodoo gods of basketball.
At this point they are playing Arkansas. Their mascot is a beloved hog, and Morris will sacrifice a veil of pig intestines in a haze of fire and brimstone. This infuriating smell of bacon will set the Razorback fans into a frenzy.
A deranged mobster will throw a cup of beer onto his chest as he lay on the announce table. Morris is soon to charge into the stands and beat the ever-loving out of a helpless man who's only purpose in life is, to this point, unclear.
Rice will be propelled into the national spotlight and build a dynasty with Morris Almond's grandchildren leading them to national championships.
The massacred perversions of a middle aged man
The gauntlet has been laid. After being beaten ruthlessly and without mercy by the likes of Kansas, Oregon, and even Mason-Dixon Community College, the Rice Owls will stand in glory as the 2007 college basketball champions.
A One-man team, Morris Almond will single-handedly flabbergast and stun the greatest defenses in the world. At one point no one else will even be on the court, just Morris casting up a mystical haze to be sacrificed to the voodoo gods of basketball.
At this point they are playing Arkansas. Their mascot is a beloved hog, and Morris will sacrifice a veil of pig intestines in a haze of fire and brimstone. This infuriating smell of bacon will set the Razorback fans into a frenzy.
A deranged mobster will throw a cup of beer onto his chest as he lay on the announce table. Morris is soon to charge into the stands and beat the ever-loving out of a helpless man who's only purpose in life is, to this point, unclear.
Rice will be propelled into the national spotlight and build a dynasty with Morris Almond's grandchildren leading them to national championships.
Man O' Man Look at the JamisOn Curry
The afterlife article on Mr. Curry's accomplishments
After two seasons with the failing Oklhoma State Cowboys JamisOn Curry has died a fatefull death at only age __ . Some say curry was a plight on the human race, I say JamisOn was the most acustic man of his time patenting the capital O in his first name. This was sure to rile up some angry players as he was attacked last saturday night by a hungry hieena severing both of Curry's limb's and his career. Dwindling outsiders claim that Curry was the next failure and shouldnt even be seen in public because of his first name obomination. The Catholics were outraged the pope staged his death because of this insidant which is sure to give JamisOn Curry the name "Twas the mangling in the Vatican City" Live in peace JamisOn and may fortune strike your heel.
The afterlife article on Mr. Curry's accomplishments
After two seasons with the failing Oklhoma State Cowboys JamisOn Curry has died a fatefull death at only age __ . Some say curry was a plight on the human race, I say JamisOn was the most acustic man of his time patenting the capital O in his first name. This was sure to rile up some angry players as he was attacked last saturday night by a hungry hieena severing both of Curry's limb's and his career. Dwindling outsiders claim that Curry was the next failure and shouldnt even be seen in public because of his first name obomination. The Catholics were outraged the pope staged his death because of this insidant which is sure to give JamisOn Curry the name "Twas the mangling in the Vatican City" Live in peace JamisOn and may fortune strike your heel.
Tony Heyser's Commentary on the Devestation at Oklahoma St
A Moving documentary by indie filmmaker Tony Heyser
Many would say that the Oklahoma State Cowboys are an up and coming dynasty ready to attack this year against high ranked teams such as Kansas and Florida. Amidst these clouded hypocrocy's lies a floundering secret that the Cowboys have been containing for more than a decade. The secret will be revealed at the end of the 06-07 season as the cowboys will have an impressivley dominate record of 30-1 and leave teams such as Kansas, Florida, and Ohio State in the dust. On the eve of the NCAA tourney Oklahoma state cowboys will fall into distant darkness as the team stands in front of a strip club and a neighboring gang will make a sly in toungue, a sudden judgment that will ruin the cowboys forever. The gang member will say and I qoute "What are ya, your nothin. WALK AWAY!!" This is where the starting gaurd for the cowboys pulls out a revolver and strikes the man in the face he is left on the ground bleeding uncontrollably . By time the cops arrived on scene the entire Cowboys team lay on the ground mangled. Only charred remains were left of the stripper I see troubled times in Oklahoma States up and coming dynasty may God help them!
A Moving documentary by indie filmmaker Tony Heyser
Many would say that the Oklahoma State Cowboys are an up and coming dynasty ready to attack this year against high ranked teams such as Kansas and Florida. Amidst these clouded hypocrocy's lies a floundering secret that the Cowboys have been containing for more than a decade. The secret will be revealed at the end of the 06-07 season as the cowboys will have an impressivley dominate record of 30-1 and leave teams such as Kansas, Florida, and Ohio State in the dust. On the eve of the NCAA tourney Oklahoma state cowboys will fall into distant darkness as the team stands in front of a strip club and a neighboring gang will make a sly in toungue, a sudden judgment that will ruin the cowboys forever. The gang member will say and I qoute "What are ya, your nothin. WALK AWAY!!" This is where the starting gaurd for the cowboys pulls out a revolver and strikes the man in the face he is left on the ground bleeding uncontrollably . By time the cops arrived on scene the entire Cowboys team lay on the ground mangled. Only charred remains were left of the stripper I see troubled times in Oklahoma States up and coming dynasty may God help them!
OK State
Tony Heyser's Commentary on the Devestation at Oklahoma St
A Moving documentary by indie filmmaker Tony Heyser
Many would say that the Oklahoma State Cowboys are an up and coming dynasty ready to attack this year against high ranked teams such as Kansas and Florida. Amidst these clouded hypocrocy's lies a floundering secret that the Cowboys have been containing for more than a decade. The secret will be revealed at the end of the 06-07 season as the cowboys will have an impressivley dominate record of 30-1 and leave teams such as Kansas, Florida, and Ohio State in the dust. On the eve of the NCAA tourney Oklahoma state cowboys will fall into distant darkness as the team stands in front of a strip club and a neighboring gang will make a sly in toungue, a sudden judgment that will ruin the cowboys forever. The gang member will say and I qoute "What are ya, your nothin. WALK AWAY!!" This is where the starting gaurd for the cowboys pulls out a revolver and strikes the man in the face he is left on the ground bleeding uncontrollably . By time the cops arrived on scene the entire Cowboys team lay on the ground mangled. Only charred remains were left of the stripper I see troubled times in Oklahoma States up and coming dynasty may God help them!
A Moving documentary by indie filmmaker Tony Heyser
Many would say that the Oklahoma State Cowboys are an up and coming dynasty ready to attack this year against high ranked teams such as Kansas and Florida. Amidst these clouded hypocrocy's lies a floundering secret that the Cowboys have been containing for more than a decade. The secret will be revealed at the end of the 06-07 season as the cowboys will have an impressivley dominate record of 30-1 and leave teams such as Kansas, Florida, and Ohio State in the dust. On the eve of the NCAA tourney Oklahoma state cowboys will fall into distant darkness as the team stands in front of a strip club and a neighboring gang will make a sly in toungue, a sudden judgment that will ruin the cowboys forever. The gang member will say and I qoute "What are ya, your nothin. WALK AWAY!!" This is where the starting gaurd for the cowboys pulls out a revolver and strikes the man in the face he is left on the ground bleeding uncontrollably . By time the cops arrived on scene the entire Cowboys team lay on the ground mangled. Only charred remains were left of the stripper I see troubled times in Oklahoma States up and coming dynasty may God help them!
