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Jon Rothstein’s NCAA Tournament Primer: Picks, Upset Alerts And Players To Watch
It’s that time again! See which teams hoops expert Jon Rothstein has moving on from each region in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
NCAA Pregame Playlist
It takes a heavy library of new and oldschool jams to keep today’s college basketball players motivated. Check out what these players listen to while getting pumped before a big game.
Rothstein: 5 Teams That Can Break Open A Bracket; Colorado, Cal & More
The Buffaloes have NCAA Tournament experience and really defend. Colorado is good enough to win two games in the field of 68.
Report: Two Ohio State Football Players Accused Of Rape
Two Ohio State football players are being investigated by university police for the rape of an 18-year-old student, according to a report.
Rising Star: Georgetown Sophomore Otto Porter Jr.
The Georgetown Hoyas have been the class of the Big East in the last season before the conference fully implodes and they are led by one of the best NBA prospects in the college game. Otto Porter Jr. is a smooth small forward with terrific size at 6-feet 8 inches and his potential is off the charts.
Wisch: The One Thing I Don’t Want For Illinois This Postseason
Throughout all the brimstone, my mind kept sparking back to a thought that’s been in my head for weeks: The Fighting Illni and Weber’s Kansas State Wildcats have no business meeting in the NCAA Tournament this season. And here’s to hoping that they don’t.
Cincinnati Makes Easy Work Of Providence At Big East Tournament
JaQuon Parker had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Bearcats (22-10), who might have solidified an NCAA tournament berth with the win.
Wisch: Was Weber’s 9-Year Run Really The ‘Best’ At Illinois?
Bruce Weber isn’t on the sidelines in Champaign any longer. But that hardly means the guy can’t still stir up the Illini faithful.
Seton Hall Defeats South Florida In OT In Opening Round Of Big East Tournament
The Seton Hall Pirates (15-17) waited until the final minute of regulation to make it interesting, but the team from South Orange rallied in overtime to a 46-42 victory over the South Florida Bulls (12-19).
South Dakota State Wins Summit League, NCAA Berth
Nate Wolters struggled to get his chances for most of the game . Once he did, the Summit League’s player of the year proved worthy of the title and added another – tournament MVP.
Kansas, K-State Favored As Big 12 Tourney Opens
Kansas State and Kansas tied for the regular-season Big 12 title, but that doesn’t mean they feel very good about themselves entering the league tournament.
Wisch: Illini Season Already A Success? It’s Looking Like It
By the end of that ugly Big Ten basketball tilt in Iowa City on Tuesday night, the only thing more plentiful among the Illini than missed shots was their disappointment.
12 Charged With Manslaughter In FAMU Death
Twelve former Florida A&M University band members were charged Monday with manslaughter in the 2011 hazing death of a drum major.
Rising Star: Duke Senior Mason Plumlee
The Duke Blue Devils are a top-five team and will be a tough out come March because of one of the most overlooked attributes in college basketball: senior leadership. With so many talented players leaving early for NBA stardom, having a strong senior-led team isn’t as common as it used to be.
Wisch: Does College Football Need A 13-Game Regular Season?
College football seems to just keep getting bigger.
Illini Given No. 5 Seed In Mock Tournament Selection
What a turnaround it’s been for Illinois.
Hoge: Inside The NCAA Selection Process – Day 1
Adam is among 20 members of the media from across the country comprising a mock NCAA Tournament selection committee at NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis. The committee is simulating the five-day selection process in a condensed two-day session.
Silverman: Forget Football, Big Ten Is Now A Basketball Conference
The 2012-13 college basketball season has been even better than most for the Big Ten. This is the year that the Big Ten is talented, powerful and deep.
Rising Star: Miami Sophomore Shane Larkin
If Shane Larkin has been on a sports fan’s radar, it’s mostly because he’s the son of Baseball Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin. After his breakout game against North Carolina this weekend, it’s time to recognize him as one of college basketball’s rising stars.
Big Ten Coaches, ADs Balk At New Recruiting Policies
Big Ten coaches and athletic directors met Monday at the conference’s headquarters in Park Ridge, Ill. and expressed concerns regarding new recruiting rules recently announced by the NCAA.
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