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I'm a 23-year-old Public Relations major who is beyond obsessed with college basketball. I've followed NCAA hoops, especially in the Southeastern Conference, most of my adult life and I've created my blog to share my interest and thoughts.

I approach basketball a bit differently than most. While I have many opinions, most of them are based on statistics and analyzation. I enjoy mulling over unique insights that those stats provide and I tend to compare and contrast them and imply how they may relate to each team's performance. Think Ken Pomeroy but more words.

If you enjoy the work, or have any comments or questions, please comment!

Kurt's Recent Articles

Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida Gators Finalize SEC Basketball Exhibition Slate

Published 2 days ago
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RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Head Coach John Pelphrey of the Arkansas Razorbacks yells from the sideline during the 2nd round of the East Regional game of the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the North Carolina Tar Heels at RBC Center on March 23, 2008 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Tar Heels defeated the Razorbacks 108-77. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

More Arkansas Razorback Players Suspended

Published 3 days ago
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SEC Exhibition Outings Wrapping Up on the Hardwood

Published 4 days ago
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LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 02: Darnell Dodson #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats defends Jermaine Carter #13 of the Campbellsville University Tigers during the game at Rupp Arena on November 2, 2009 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

SEC Basketball Sees First Exhibition Action

Published 10 days ago
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Jameson Fleming responded to a comment on Road to The Final Four: Irrefutable Statements About The Upcoming Season
Jameson Fleming responded to a comment on Road to The Final Four: Irrefutable Statements About The Upcoming Season

The Short List What Kurt thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

JaMychal Green, Tay Waller, Michael Washington, Rotnei Clarke, Alex Tyus, Patrick Patterson, Tasmin Mitchell, Jarvis Varnado, Dee Bost, Chris Warren, Devan Downey, Tyler Smith, A.J. Ogilvy
Favorite Sports Teams

Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vanderbilt
Favorite Coaches

Trent Johnson, Bruce Pearl, Billy Donovan, Rick Stansbury, Tubby Smith, Roy Williams
All Time Sports Moment

Florida's two-peat National Championships
Most Memorable Game Attended

Mississippi State and LSU in double overtime, 2008-09
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Jarvis Varnado's single-season SEC block record (except by him)
Ruth or Mays?

Don't care
Unitas or Montana?

Again
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Why are you asking me questions about something other than basketball?
Pele or Maradona?

Neither
Federer or Sampras?

Still don't care
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

Shrug
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Hmm...tough one. SEC!

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by Ari
1 day ago

Hi Kurt,
Since you're an SEC bball enthusiast, I wanted to ask you what you think of Rico Pickett, who transferred to Manhattan via Miami Dade and Alabama. Aside from the off the court issues, what is Pickett like as a player?
Thanks,
Ari
by Ari
1 day ago

Hey Kurt,
I'd really appreciate if you could check this out.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288823-ball-overseas-a-new-life-for-manhattans-devon-austin
It's a unique article about Manhattan's Devon Austin who is adjusting to his first year of pro ball in Europe and I think it speaks a lot about what these guys need to go through in order to achieve their goal of playing for a living.
Take care,
Ari
by Paul
5 days ago

Hey Kurt:

Take a look at some of the early matchups this week as the season finally begins:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286498-what-to-watch-for-college-basketballs-opening-week/show_full
by Paul
10 days ago

Hey Kurt. I know your an SEC guy, but if you don't mind checking out my article on Boston College.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283750-no-easy-task-can-boston-college-replace-tyrese-rice
by Dedrick
17 days ago

I made an article on the comparison between steph curry and his younger brother seth curry check it out!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279389-will-seth-curry-be-a-better-pro-than-his-brother-stephen-curry
by Jameson
17 days ago

you should provide the link to each one of your previews in each team capsule in your SEC preview
by Tyler
about 1 month ago

What's up man? Check out my latest article when you get a chance! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258223-kyle-singler-is-prepared-to-elevate-duke-back-into-national-spotlight
by Taylor
2 months ago

Hi Kurt, I am trying to become a Featured Columnist for the Michigan State Spartans Men's Basketball Team and would appreciate your support by taking a look at this article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244141-michigan-states-two-recruits-hope-to-fill-vacated-center-spot

Thanks much
by Richard
2 months ago

Former Kentucky Coach Arrested for Drunken Driving

Please read and add comments on your thoughts about the ever-growing problem of alcohol on our roads.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243530-third-times-a-charm-billy-gillispie-arrested-for-dui

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by manny
3 months ago

I JUST WROTE THIS- Please read it. About Informing T-Mac he got traded via twitter

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236271-informing-t-mac-he-just-got-traded-via-twitter
by Tyler
3 months ago

Hey, my school has just started back so I hadn't found much time to write a new article in awhile. Well, here it is. This article is about Duke Basketball and their 2001 Championship run. Please check it out if you get time! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235869-looking-back-at-dukes-2001-national-championship-season?just_published=1
by Richard
3 months ago

Just finished a very important article on anger in sports. Please help me to get the message out by reading and commenting on this article.

Thanks!

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231946-anger-in-sports-a-look-back-over-my-time
by Jamaal
3 months ago

Hey, could you let me know what you think of my newest article: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232323-heavens-kevin-welcome-to-star-dome-durant
by Leroy
3 months ago

Hi Kurt! How are you?

An update on the STEM initiative that I mentioned to you:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232832-sports-and-stem-what-are-the-ramifications

Stop by and take a look when you get a minute!
by Mike
4 months ago

What is with the water in Chesapeake Virginia?

They have lots of Great athletes.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217653-whats-in-the-water-in-chesapeake-virginia

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