We’ve got one full month of results, which means it’s time to overreact and predict the NCAA Tournament field!
Read moreNew Coach, New Pace
Can we find any edge betting totals on teams playing significantly faster or slower than last year? The obvious answer is yes, but how do we identify those teams early? The answer is on the sidelines…
Read moreU Oughta Know Utah State
Utah State is one of the hottest (and most surprising) teams in the country this season. Ky breaks down the key drivers to the Aggies’ success thus far.
Read moreOregon's Issues (Plus A Few Bonus Ramblings)
Oregon was supposed to be the Pac-12’s best chance at a Final Four contender. Instead, they’ve already lost to a middling Big Ten team and at home to a SWAC team. So what’s wrong? How easily can the Ducks be fixed?
Read moreAgainst-the-Spread Darlings & Duds: November Recap
Need to beef up your bankroll? Get smart on which squads are trending up and down in the college basketball handicapping market…
Read moreRoot's Ramblings - Thoughts from Feast Week, Part 1
Welcome to Root’s Ramblings, where Jim lazily makes up a gimmicky column name to give him an excuse to discuss multiple teams/games in brief (and in his briefs)…
Read moreCBB Power Rankings: Turkey Week Edition
With two weeks of action now in the books, one of the Weavers walks the treacherous tightrope of ranking all 353 teams top-to-bottom
Read moreEthan Happ and the Fan Rorschach Test
Can you appreciate the subtleties that make a player like Ethan Happ elite? Although he lacks the “en vogue” skills of superior athleticism and a silky jump shot, he is undeniably a star in college hoops, making his game an interesting gauge for the casual fan…
Read moreGeorgetown & Illinois: A Brief Look Back
The battle between Georgetown and Illinois on November 12th was one of the best we’ve seen thus far in the college basketball season. Ky looks into key factors for both teams and signs of good things to come.
Read moreMorning Mashup 11/7
The Morning Mashup is BACK, and what better way to kick it off than with a Champions Classic special edition…
Read moreSouthland 2018-19 Preview
SFA looks to continue its dominance over the Southland with an up-and-coming coach and three of the best players in the league. SE Louisiana’s Marlain Veal will give his Lion’s a fighting chance, while Abilene Christian features one of the most experienced rosters in the country.
Read moreSWAC 2018-19 Preview
Johnny Jones is the new kid on the block in the always wacky SWAC - can he follow in Mike Davis’ footsteps and overwhelm the rest of the conference with waves of top-flight talent?
Read moreMEAC 2018-19 Preview
An experienced conference graduated many of its best players - and perhaps its best team, as Hampton sailed off to the Big South. That leaves a wide open league for the remaining 12, with (probably) four main contenders for the top spot.
Read moreAmerica East 2018-19 Preview
After Jairus Lyles’ soul-crushing buzzer-beater snapped Vermont’s NCAA tournament hopes last March, the Catamounts are locked and loaded for a revenge operation in 2019. A healthy Anthony Lamb is a scary proposition for America East foes who dodged a bullet when facing a ‘Lamb-less’ Vermont last year.
Read moreNortheast 2018-19 Preview
The clear favorite here is Rob Krimmel’s Red Flash, as St. Francis returns a plethora of offensive weapons. The tier behind them offers some challengers, but the NEC will likely be “seeing red” this year…
Read moreAtlantic Sun 2018-19 Preview
Conference newcomer Liberty looks to make a name for itself after coming over from the Big South, but title favorite Lipscomb has its eyes set on another Tourney bid. Meanwhile, Florida Gulf Coast reloads via the transfer wire and North Florida brings everyone of significance back from last year.
Read moreQuick Peek at Futures - 2018-19
Jim’s annual preseason dive into the NCAA futures market is here! Will he find the next Villanova (a 20:1 winner last year) among this season’s odds? He thinks he has…
Read moreBig Sky 2018-19 Preview
In a conference loaded with 3-point assassins, Montana’s pair of guard dogs - Ahmaad Rorie and Michael Oguine - should separate the Griz from some formidable challengers at the top of the Big Sky leaderboard in 2019.
Read moreBig West 2018-19 Preview
The Big West had a Big Bounceback in 2017-18, improving to 19th in Ken Pomeroy’s conference rankings after finishing a dismal 29th in 2016-17. With a ton of returning AND new talent, as many as six teams look like real contenders this year…
Read morePatriot 2018-19 Preview
Bucknell’s recent Patriot League dominance may be in jeopardy with the loss of Nana Foulland and Zach Thomas. Lehigh looks to be the new team to beat heading into 2018-19, but the Bison, Boston U, and Colgate all have legit NCAA Tourney hopes.
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