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Here are 14 hoops thoughts as we enter 2014
Here are 14 hoops thoughts as we enter 2014
The conference hoops season tips off New Year's Eve. I hope you're excited, too! Before the games really start to count, here are 14 (random) thoughts I have entering 2014. For the record, no, these thoughts are in no particular order. [ MORE: Video: Watch our top 10 nonconference dunks ] 1. As many as […]
Big Ten Geeks: Contenders or Pretenders?
Big Ten Geeks: Contenders or Pretenders?
This was a big weekend for the middle of the Big Ten. So far this season, there have been two teams that clearly look a cut above the rest-Ohio State and Wisconsin-and then there are a lot of teams that haven't hit their upside. Many of those teams were tested this weekend, and every one […]
Big Ten Geeks: Purdue Problems
Big Ten Geeks: Purdue Problems
It was while watching a Purdue team fall to Nebraska in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament last year that I assured my colleague, Tom Dienhart, that the Boilermakers were simply in a rebounding season. They would be back next year, I told him, and I had no reservations about that. And why […]
Big Ten Geeks: Runnin' Badgers & Escapin' Boilermakers
Big Ten Geeks: Runnin' Badgers & Escapin' Boilermakers
Most of the Big Ten cruised to easy wins over cupcakes-with one notable exception-but the Wisconsin Badgers faced a formidable challenge against St. John?s. The Red Storm was mediocre last year, but the team returned everyone, including a healthy dose of rising sophomores. The team is expected to be much-improved, much like Wisconsin?s offense. And […]
Purdue suspends A.J. Hammons for first 3 games
Purdue suspends A.J. Hammons for first 3 games
(AP) Purdue coach Matt Painter suspended starting center A.J. Hammons for three games Monday for violating team rules. Painter did not elaborate on what rules were violated. Hammons will sit out exhibition games Oct. 30 against Indianapolis and Nov. 4 against Wayne State (Neb.) as well as the season-opener Nov. 8 against Northern Kentucky. A […]
Big Ten Geeks: Getting ready for the Dance
Big Ten Geeks: Getting ready for the Dance
We're only a few weeks away from Selection Sunday, and there's only a handful of games left for teams to pick up signature wins. This weekend, some did, and some didn't. Iowa picked up an important win over Minnesota on Saturday, rallying from an early 16-point deficit to an impressive 21-point win. And frankly, this […]
