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NCAA Big East Recap: Weeks Six and Seven
This edition of Big East Recap covers two weeks because of the holidays—next week will be back to the weekly edition...
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Packing for Vegas: College Basketball Picks Jan. 6
After winning my only play yesterday, I'm trying to start a hot streak by taking three games today. Two of my plays come from the Big East. I like UConn +3 at West Virginia...
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UNC Hangs on to Top Spot in College Basketball Top 10 Power Rankings
This is Craig's first NCAA basketball power rankings this year as he likes to wait until after the bowl season is finished before he changes focus to college basketball...
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The Key To Pitt's Success
Over the last eight years the University of Pittsburgh has built a great basketball program. The winning has been consistent and tops in the Big East. The off the court efforts by the administration to elevate this program to elite status, i...
Written by Arthur Graziani about about 4 hours ago 0 comments -
Notre Dame Irish Bounce Back Against Georgetown
Luke Harangody scored 31 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Notre Dame (11-3, 2-1) bounced back from a loss to St. John's last Saturday in New York. The 13th ranked Irish held on for the win, 73-67, over No...
Written by Mark Allen about about 21 hours ago 1 comments -
Why Does College Basketball Bother Having a Coaches' Poll?
During what so far has been a hectic college basketball season, it’s hard to tell where any team stands. The only true measure for ranking teams early in the year, the polls, is extremely ...
Written by Andrew Kaufman about 1 day ago 1 comments -
Curing a Case of the Mondays: College Hoops Recap, 1.5.09
Featured GamesGeorgetown vs. Notre DameAs a self-proclaimed SEC homer, I know I am sinning by writing this, but my love affair with Georgetown continues...
Written by Tim Pollock about 1 day ago 5 comments -
College Basketball News and Notes, Jan. 5 Edition: Marquette Off to Strong Start
Jan. 2 Rio Grande Valley Vipers (Clay Moser) (7-8) vs. Albuquerque The Vipers got a 108-96 victory over the Thunderbirds on Friday. The Vipers were led by Smush Parker who had 19 points and 13 assists...
Written by Darren Heitner about 1 day ago 0 comments -
This Week at the Pete : We’re No. 1!
"This Week at the Pete" is a weekly column that takes a look at all things Pitt basketball. Your comments are more than welcome, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it...
Written by Paul Sievers about 1 day ago 4 comments -
Jonny Flynn Has a Team, Deep Bench, and Can Win The Big East In 2009
Syracuse is only a 60-foot buzzer beater away from entering BEAST EAST play undefeated. That's right, the BEAST East is a conference boasting five teams in the top 10 and close to ten teams in the top 25...
Written by Edward Wise about 1 day ago 1 comments -
Louisville Looking Ahead to Tough Big East
The preseason is over for the Louisville Cardinals and now the real test begins. After the erratic Cardinals (9-3) late game victory over arch rival Kentucky, the Cardinals will finally begin Big East play on Wednesday at South Florida...
Written by K.C Mynk about 1 day ago 3 comments -
College Basketball Agendas Should Have No Place in Ranking Teams
After reviewing the ACC action of the past week, we find that the Conference continues to produce some of the best basketball in the country...
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Underachievement: Cards Non-Conference Schedule Complete, Next Test Big East
The Louisville Cardinals basketball team got a much needed win on Sunday night against in-state rival, the University of Kentucky. Thanks to a 28 foot three-pointer by Edgar Sosa with only 2...
Written by Jim Hanauer about 2 days ago 1 comments -
DeJuan Blair Leads No. 3 Pittsburgh Past No. 8 Georgetown 70-54
Last week marked the beginning of conference play in the heavily stacked Big East. After John Thompson III’s young team traveled to defeat the veteran No. 2 ranked UConn Huskies this Monday, the Georgetown head coach had one thing on his mind...
Written by Julianne Pelusi about 2 days ago 1 comments -
Syracuse Ready For Big East Season
Nothing that the Syracuse Orangemen have done so far this season will really prepare them for what is to come as they enter into the heart of the Big East season in the next few days...
Written by Ryan Raffensperger about 2 days ago 2 comments -
Orange and Onuaku Bull-ish on South Florida
The much anticipated season of American Gladiators (known in some circles as Big East conference play) began earnestly this week...
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St. Johns Upsets N0. 10 Notre Dame: Roberts Has Young Johnnies Believing
The St. John's (10-4) men's basketball team defeated the no. 10 ranked Notre Dame (10-3) Fighting Irish 71-65 at Madison Square Garden today. Despite a 28 point and 18 rebound performance from last year's Big East player of the year Jr...
Written by Steve Vaccaro about 3 days ago 0 comments -
No. 3 Pittsburgh Looks to Go 14-0 With a Win at No. 8 Georgetown
After No. 2 UConn's 74-63 loss to Georgetown earlier this week, the Panthers look to defeat the Hoyas this Saturday to move up to the No. 2 spot in the AP poll...
Written by Julianne Pelusi about 4 days ago 0 comments -
Georgetown-Pittsburgh: Who Will Emerge as the Victor on Saturday?
Georgetown and Pittsburgh are ringing in the New Year, and even though it is past November, both teams have things to be thankful for. Both squads are among zenith status and are crest-like figures embedded in the NCAA's rich history...
Written by Sean Stancill about 4 days ago 0 comments -
Georgetown Hoyas: The New Big East Team to Beat?
After the Georgetown Hoyas (10-1, No. 11 AP, No. 8 Coaches) handed the Connecticut Huskies (11-1, No. 2 AP, No. 2 Coaches) their first loss of the season in the Big East opener, one question is on everyone's mind...
Written by Ryan Brennan about 4 days ago 4 comments -
Louisville, Kentucky Reenact Fans’ Dreams in Intense Rivalry
“Wait until January 4” has been the most commonly uttered phrase in the Bluegrass State ever since Louisville was mashed on the gridiron 27-2 to the hands of bitter rival Kentucky last August...
Written by Jonathan Lintner about 4 days ago 6 comments -
NBA Draft Watch: Willie Warren Highlights Players Stating Their Cases Early On
Over the course of the past few weeks, some players have sparkled while others have played sparingly and fermented over their actions...
Written by Sean Stancill about 4 days ago 1 comments -
College Hoops Weekend Preview: The Last Real Weekend of Non-Conference Action
The first weekend of the New Year is likely the last weekend of non-conference games for most schools across the country...
Written by Jameson Fleming about 5 days ago 4 comments -
Hoya Horoscope: Can Georgetown Retain Their Title as "Beast of the Big East"?
The Big East is bigger and badder than ever this year, with 10 teams having a likely shot to make the NCAA tournament...
Written by Troy Machir about 5 days ago 4 comments -
Thursday in College Basketball: Marquette Tops Villanova
Marquette's trio of senior guards proved to be too much for Villanova in each team's Big East opener. Playing at home, Dominic James, Jerel McNeal, and Wesley Matthews combined for 60 points to lead No...
Written by Brett Lissenden about 5 days ago 2 comments
