The eighth edition of Jim’s annual look at college hoops futures has arrived, just in time for the season!
Read moreThe Almanac: Year of the Big
We are thrilled to be launching THE ALMANAC in partnership with The Field of 68, Heat Check CBB and Verbal Commits! Check out details here (with pre-order link and discount code inside)
Read moreQuick Peek At Futures - 2021-22
The people have been clamoring for it: that’s right, it’s the 7th annual Quick Peek at Futures! This one is not as quick, though, because Jim went a little nuts this offseason…
Read moreTop 100 Players 2020-21
It’s time for our third annual swing at ranking the 100 best players in the sport for 2020-21 (or to stir the pot - you decide). We Looking forward to the friendly feedback…
Read moreZonal Shift - Part 1
Over the past seven years of college hoops, zone usage throughout the sport has been on a steady decline. For a sport that thrives on stylistic differences, why has the zone defense been fading from view?
Read moreDeadly From Deep: Top Shooting Teams in 20-21
Who will be the deadliest perimeter shooting teams in the country next season? Jim sought out the squads who will live most comfortably beyond the three-point arc in 2020-21…
Read moreIn Support of Transfers
One of several hot offseason topics in the college basketball world, the pending “one-time waiver” for every undergraduate athlete has plenty of supporters and detractors on each side. Jim is decidedly pro that change, and here’s why…
Read moreBubble Genres: What Type of Team Are You?
Every year, the same “types” of teams try to claw their way into the NCAA Tournament, despite some clear flaws in their resumes. We take a look at these different genres of bubble-bound squads…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: 2020 Week 3
A day late but definitely not a dollar short - here’s Jim’s weekly column, and yes, he finally conceded that Baylor should sit atop the rankings…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Week 5
The game of musical chairs at the top of the sport continues, with the Jayhaws settling into the top spot for the week. This week’s Rankings are Christmas-themed, and Jim plays the role of Santa by giving out a theoretical gift to each Top 12 team (plus the Mid-Major Five)…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Week 1
Welcome to a new weekly feature at the Weave! Jim ranks the country’s Top 12 teams - plus the top 5 mid-majors - with some sort of insight or commentary on each squad.
Read more3MW's Bold Predictions - 2019-20
Before a new season tips off, the Weave fires off some spicy takes for the upcoming year. Several of these can be heard on our 10/30 podcast episode, but we saved plenty for written form, as well. Already excited/nervous to look back on these in April…
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