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Ranking The 10 Best Raw Talents In The 2014 College Basketball Recruiting Class
Published: Friday May 24th 11PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...4-college-basketball-recruiting-class
Description: With Andrew Wiggins making his announcement that he will be going to Kansas, we can close the book on the 2013 recruiting class and begin to focus on the bright, young prospects in the Class of 2014.As we see the next emerging stars, we want to pay specific attention here to those recruits who have the most impressive skills. The following are among the best players in this year’s senior class, and yet they still have a huge upside to develop in the months and years to come.Here is a ranki... read more »
Ranking The 10 Most Creative Coaches In College Basketball
Published: Friday May 24th 6PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...reative-coaches-in-college-basketball
Description: College basketball is full of copycats and coaches so conservative that falling back on defense to prevent fast breaks instead of hitting the offensive glass has actually become a thing. Yawn. Give me the coaches who think outside the box. Give me the innovators. Give me the risk-takers. These 10 coaches have won a lot of games with legitimate creativity. Begin Slideshow read more »
Which College Basketball Stars Have Ideal Skill Sets For The Nba
Published: Friday May 24th 4PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ars-have-ideal-skill-sets-for-the-nba
Description: Harrison Barnes made Golden State look really smart during the playoffs and made a few NBA general managers bang their heads against a wall. Barnes was a really good college player, but he underwhelmed because the expectations were for him to be a superstar at North Carolina. He was a preseason All-American as a freshman, yet he never really dominated the college game. You felt like he should be better, but the college setup wasn't ideal for him. In a more spread-out game in the NBA, B... read more »
20 Mid-major College Basketball Teams You Should Watch At Least Once In 2014
Published: Thursday May 23rd 10PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ou-should-watch-at-least-once-in-2014
Description: Offseason buzz in college basketball naturally focuses on the highest-profile programs, but sometimes it’s worth taking a step back and looking at just how many great teams are lurking outside the power conferences. As Wichita State proved in last year’s NCAA tournament, a strong mid-major team can be a dangerous matchup for any opponent.One such squad that’s looking to redeem a disappointing finish from last season is the New Mexico Lobos. Rising senior Kendall Williams leads ... read more »
Duke Basketball: Head-to-toe Comparison Of Jabari Parker And Andrew Wiggins
Published: Thursday May 23rd 8PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...n-of-jabari-parker-and-andrew-wiggins
Description: Is Andrew Wiggins the next LeBron James Is Jabari Parker the next LeBron James Both have had the question asked of them during their high school playing careers, which should make Frank Vogel a little nervous.As the top two high school basketball players in the country, Wiggins and Parker are regularly compared to each other. There is great debate about which one will be more successful in college and the NBA.Let's take a look at how these two talented recruits measure up against one another.Beg... read more »
Kentucky Basketball: Sec Teams Wildcats Should Be Most Worried About
Published: Thursday May 23rd 5PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...wildcats-should-be-most-worried-about
Description: Kentucky basketball reached uncharted territory last year, in the wrong way. After a first-round exit in the NIT, John Calipari and the Wildcats more than reloaded for the 2013-14 season by bringing in arguably the best recruiting class in school history.The Wildcats aren't the only team with a great recruiting class though. Four other SEC teams join Kentucky in the top 20 recruiting classes in 2013 per ESPN. Florida and LSU are in the top 10, while Arkansas and Missouri are 18 and 19, respectiv... read more »
Unc Basketball Recruiting: Does Pinson Commitment Signal A Title Run Brewing
Published: Thursday May 23rd 5PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...-commit-signal-a-title-run-is-brewing
Description: Roy Williams is putting together the banner recruiting class that usually leads to Final Fours and net-cutting.It's a bit early to predict future greatness for the Tar Heels, and Williams could still sign another star or two, but UNC fans have to be excited about the latest commitment from Theo Pinson. The local product became the third player ranked in the top 21 of the 2014 class according to Rivals.com's rankings to commit to Williams. No other program has had more than one player ranked in t... read more »
Unc Basketball Recruiting: Pinson Commitment Proves Roy Hasn't Lost His Touch
Published: Thursday May 23rd 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...tment-proves-roy-hasnt-lost-his-touch
Description: Following two somewhat disappointing recruiting seasons by North Carolina standards, Roy Williams is back to his dominant ways.Yesterday, 2014's 13th-ranked recruit ESPN 60 , Theo Pinson, committed to UNC after just about everyone had him slated to land in Bloomington with Tom Crean and the Indiana Hoosiers. Little did we know, the North Carolina native—and self-proclaimed Duke fan—had the Tar Heels on his mind.And a Carolina blue hat in his bag.“Me and Roy had a very good rela... read more »
The 5 Biggest College Basketball Rebuilding Projects In 2013-14 Season
Published: Thursday May 23rd 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...rebuilding-projects-in-2013-14-season
Description: Recruiting a large class, getting them time to grow together and then hoping they win big in their senior year is usually a good recipe for success. It's the year after that really tests a coach. The five teams on this list all made the NCAA tournament in 2013. And out of the 25 starters on these rosters, one starter returns next season. For three of these teams, the adjustment period could take some time. At the other two, the expectation is to reload and keep winning. Begin Slid... read more »
Predicting The 10 Most Painful Teams To Watch For 2013-14 Ncaa Basketball Season
Published: Thursday May 23rd 9AM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ch-for-2013-14-ncaa-basketball-season
Description: With months to go before the actual season tips off, most college basketball crystal ball predictions are focused on the best teams in the nation and how new recruits will blend in with their respective rosters.But for every national championship-caliber squad, there are plenty of teams that are just plain bad. These are groups for the most part that will in all likelihood win single-digit games and may even struggle to get to five victories.Read on to see the 10 most painful teams to watch for ... read more »
Ranking The 10 Most Dominant Rebounders In College Basketball History
Published: Thursday May 23rd 1AM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ounders-in-college-basketball-history
Description: Rebounding has always been and will forever be hard work.When a player goes to the boards, he usually is being bumped and hit and pushed in the process.Rebounding requires getting position and blocking out. More than just jumping up in the air to grab the ball, rebounding involves putting a body on an opponent and making sure that he isn't going to get the ball.Without saying that "Rebounding is a lost art," I will state that fewer and fewer current players want to do what is necessary... read more »
Indiana Basketball: Big Ten Teams Hoosiers Should Be Most Worried About
Published: Thursday May 23rd 1AM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...hoosiers-should-be-most-worried-about
Description: Indiana Hoosiers basketball is coming off a championship year. For the first time since 1993, IU won an outright regular-season Big Ten title. The majority of that team, however, is gone.Indiana isn't the only team to lose key players. Other stellar players who are no longer in the Big Ten include Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. and Trey Burke, Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe, Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas and Illinois' Brandon Paul.The stars of last season may be gone, but the Big Ten is still going to be ... read more »
Michigan Basketball: 5 Toughest Games On Wolverines' 2013-14 Big Ten Schedule
Published: Thursday May 23rd 12AM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...n-wolverines-2013-14-big-ten-schedule
Description: Now that the Big Ten Conference has announced the single plays for the 2013-14 season, the Michigan basketball program knows exactly how many times it will play each league team. The Wolverines drew one-time matchups with Ohio State, Illinois, Northwestern and Penn State for their upcoming campaign.The former half of that quartet will be road games, while the latter two are going to be at the Crisler Center.No dates have been announced for the Big Ten schedule, but with the unveiling of the sing... read more »
Is Realignment Good Or Bad For College Basketball
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 8PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...nt-good-or-bad-for-college-basketball
Description: If conference realignment has had you confused and in a tizzy the last few years, just wait until next season. It's mostly over; now we just have to learn who is where. A quick rundown of some of the big basketball-related changes: Syracuse, Pittsburgh and Notre Dame are off to the ACC.Louisville gets to play one season in something called the American Athletic Conference with the likes of Houston and Central Florida before also jetting to the ACC.Creighton, a school in Omaha still in the m... read more »
Ranking The 10 Best Ncaa Basketball Backcourts For 2013-14 Season
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 2PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ketball-backcourts-for-2013-14-season
Description: Last season was the year of the guards.The best backcourt in the country, Michigan’s Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr., carried their team to the national championship game. You could argue the second-best backcourt ended up winning the national title.So if you’re trying to predict what will happen in 2014, it’s a good idea to take a look at the backcourts. These are the best 10. All advanced stats used in this piece come from KenPom.com subscription needed . Begin Slid... read more »
Syracuse Basketball: Acc Teams Orange Should Be Most Worried About
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...s-orange-should-be-most-worried-about
Description: Syracuse will finally makes its move from the Big East to the ACC this season, making the ACC arguably the top conference in college basketball.The Orange will be moving with fellow Big East school Pittsburgh, and will be followed by Notre Dame and Louisville in due time.Jim Boeheim's bunch will be entering into brand new rivalries with some of the best programs in the country. However, there are three schools that the Orange should fear in their new conference in the 2013-14 season.Let's take a... read more »
Theo Pinson To Unc: Tar Heels Land 5-star Prospect
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 12PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...to-unc-tar-heels-land-5-star-prospect
Description: Theo Pinson, one of the most skilled basketball players in the Class of 2014, has reached a decision on where he will play at the next level.According to ESPN's Dave Telep, Pinson will be taking his talents to the University of North Carolina.He made the announcement at his high school, Wesleyan Christian Academy, Wednesday afternoon.Considering’s junior season just wrapped up, it’s a bit surprising that he was willing to commit to the Tar Heels at this junct... read more »
Ohio State Basketball: 5 Burning Questions For Buckeyes' Offseason
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 9AM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ning-questions-for-buckeyes-offseason
Description: The never-ending dog days of summer for the Ohio State basketball offseason are about to begin, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some questions that need to be answered before the ball is tipped.The Buckeyes are coming off a strong campaign that saw them make the Elite Eight and win the loaded Big Ten tournament in Chicago. Deshaun Thomas declared for the NBA draft and Evan Ravenel graduated, but the rest of the key pieces are back for a run at a conference crown.Read on to see fiv... read more »
10 College Basketball Teams Most Likely To Overachieve In 2013-14 Season
Published: Tuesday May 21st 11PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...kely-to-overachieve-in-2013-14-season
Description: Every year there are a handful of teams that make those of us who make preseason polls look really dumb.So in an effort to allow ourselves the ability to say “we told you so,” this is a prediction of those teams that we shouldn’t be overlooking.You’ll notice a trend. Most of these programs are coached by men who have made a career of turning preseason rankings into confetti. Begin Slideshow read more »
North Carolina Basketball: 5 Burning Questions For Tar Heels' Offseason
Published: Tuesday May 21st 11PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ing-questions-for-tar-heels-offseason
Description: North Carolina traveled a rocky road last season with the departure of the Big Four. The Tar Heels were working with very little starting experience, and most players were forced into roles they haven't been at UNC.Heck, by the end of the season, P.J. Hairston was playing power forward and James Michael McAdoo was at center. It worked out, though.So did starting Marcus Paige as a freshman.Now all three players have starting experience, and everyone is much more aware of these players' deficienci... read more »
Predicting The 10 Most Exciting Alley-oop Combos In Ncaa Basketball For 2014
Published: Tuesday May 21st 10PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...op-combos-in-ncaa-basketball-for-2014
Description: As much as the alley-oop is a flashy, look-at-me play, it’s also a great demonstration of teamwork. It takes both a terrific pass and a great finish to make a highlight-reel alley-oop, and there are going to be plenty of them in college basketball next season.One pairing that few thought they’d see in the college ranks again is Oklahoma State’s backcourt of Marcus Smart and Markel Brown. But, with both standout guards back for another year, Stillwater will once again be a prime... read more »
Kentucky Basketball: Setting Expectations For Each Projected Starter
Published: Tuesday May 21st 9PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...pectations-for-each-projected-starter
Description: Death and taxes are no longer the only two in life anymore. You can throw in Kentucky basketball and John Calipari bringing in a highly-regarded recruiting class to that list as well.With six McDonald's All-Americans joining two returning starters in Willie Cauley-Stein and Alex Poythress, the question of who will be the starting five come October is still up in the air. I'm going to give the edge to the two veterans and joining them will be Andrew Harrison, Aaron Harrison and Julius Randle... read more »
Indiana Basketball: 5 Burning Questions For Hoosiers' Offseason
Published: Tuesday May 21st 8PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ning-questions-for-hoosiers-offseason
Description: A team lauded for its transition game in 2012-13 faces a major one heading into the 2013-14 campaign.Four talented starters departed the Indiana basketball program after its Sweet 16 loss, leaving behind more urgent questions than proven answers.Tom Crean is now in a position to reload rather than rebuild, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have his work cut out for him. A handful of role players must become leaders and a group of talented newcomers must be integrated quickly.What follows is a sam... read more »
Duke Basketball: 5 Biggest Reasons Blue Devils Will Be Acc Favorites In 2014
Published: Tuesday May 21st 8PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...-devils-will-be-acc-favorites-in-2014
Description: The past two seasons of ACC basketball have seen new teams emerge as competitors in the battle for conference supremacy. Duke finished second in the regular-season standings in each of the last two years, and Florida State and Miami have won the past two conference titles.Considering the importance Mike Krzyzewski places on winning the ACC, he will be hungry to bring a conference title back to Cameron Indoor Stadium in 2014.In looking at the way Duke's roster has been put together, it's easy to ... read more »
Michigan State Basketball: 5 Burning Questions For Spartans' Offseason
Published: Tuesday May 21st 8PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ning-questions-for-spartans-offseason
Description: The obvious question facing the Michigan State Spartans is this: How far will they go in March While there are certainly droves of other factors that will play into Tom Izzo's methodology in 2013-14, the focus is always on The Big Dance—and shuffling along long enough to see the Final Four. Without Derrick Nix, the Spartans are in need of another tough guy. Sophomore Gary Harris was an absolute gem during his first year in the Big Ten. He could blossom into a national-level... read more »
How Close Is The End Of The Rick Barnes Era At Texas
Published: Tuesday May 21st 4PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...e-end-of-the-rick-barnes-era-at-texas
Description: The end of the Rick Barnes era at Texas is in sight, and it’s a cruel reality.Winning is how coaches are judged, and Barnes deserves a kind jury. He made the NCAA tournament in his first 14 seasons at Texas, a streak that ended in 2013. He has won. Consistently.The perception of Barnes as a coach has not always lined up with the results. I’ve written about that before.But the defense is about to rest. It might be a lost cause at this point.Since the Longhorns finished their 16-18 sea... read more »
Duke Basketball: Acc Teams The Blue Devils Should Be Worried About
Published: Tuesday May 21st 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...e-blue-devils-should-be-worried-about
Description: Even for an absurdly talented Duke team, the road to an ACC regular season title and tournament win will be tough. Maryland is around for one more year and newcomers Pittsburgh, Notre Dame and Syracuse are staunch opponents.Whether it’s just a head-to-head matchup or a threat to Duke’s chances at winning the conference, there are at least five teams that should worry the Blue Devils.While those five most obvious threats are probably the best teams in the conference alongside Duke, ev... read more »
Ranking The 10 Best Coaches In College Basketball Without A National Title
Published: Tuesday May 21st 9AM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...e-basketball-without-a-national-title
Description: It truly is astounding what a championship can do for someone’s basketball reputation.A mere 12 months ago many people saw LeBron James as a choke artist who couldn’t get it done in the big moment, and now there are legitimate discussions about how he stacks up against Michael Jordan. The same logic can be applied to the collegiate level when it comes to coaches.John Calipari got the championship monkey off of his back recently, but there are still plenty of great program leaders tha... read more »
Kansas Basketball Recruiting: Ku's Bill Self Is College Hoops Wizard Of Oz
Published: Tuesday May 21st 5AM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...l-self-is-college-hoops-wizzard-of-oz
Description: The Jayhawk Nation has much to be excited about regarding the upcoming college basketball season. Of course, Kansas hoops fans have not had much reason to despair in recent years. Bill Self, the Jayhawks head coach, has been the model of consistency in recruiting top-level talent, and by winning big.Self and his staff have shown the ability to recruit top talent to lend their services to Kansas basketball. The Jayhawks seemingly lose three, four and five players every season, yet there has not b... read more »
Ranking The 10 Best Starting Lineups In College Basketball History
Published: Tuesday May 21st 1AM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...lineups-in-college-basketball-history
Description: As you look throughout the history of college basketball, there are dozens and dozens of great teams that have made their mark on the sport.But, even among the great teams, there are a select few that stand apart from the rest.Here are the 10 best starting lineups of all time.This list is not solely based upon numbers of NBA draft picks or a variety of rewards and recognitions. This list looks at team accomplishments instead of potential or talent.Some teams had the horses but didn't ultimately ... read more »