This weekend featured a lot of games where the home team came out of the gate strong, though there were some second half scares as well. Indiana ran all over Minnesota in the first half on Saturday, opening up a 23-point lead after the first 20 minutes. Team Two-Point Pct. Three-Point Pct. Turnover Pct. Points […]
It seems ludicrous that a Geek would pose such a question concerning the No. 11-ranked team according to Ken Pomeroy, but it?s fair. While the Buckeyes still look good in the computer?s eyes, but the computer?s eyes aren?t going to determine things like whether Ohio State will be invited to the Dance and how it […]
Indiana was upset in overtime by Butler in the Crossroads Classic on Saturday. IU?s undoing was defense, especially in the second half. 1st Half Efficiency 2nd Half & Overtime Efficiency Indiana 1.12 1.14 Butler 1.0 1.28 Indiana?s defense completely fell apart after halftime, especially on the perimeter. While Butler?s offensive rebounding kept them in the […]
Michigan guard Trey Burke has been suspended for the Wolverines' exhibition opener Thursday against Northern Michigan. The school says Burke will sit out for violating team standards. Coach John Beilein says the sophomore is a good kid but made some "out-of-character" decisions he now regrets. [RELATED: Burke lands at No. 2 on BTN.com's Player Rankings] […]
BTN.com's Brent Yarina's 2012-13 preseason Big Ten Player Rankings is down to the final two players. Catch up on the first eight installments here. Each post includes player stats and one video highlight from the 2011-12 season. Once the season tips off, Yarina will release a weekly Player Rankings every Monday. Up next, at No. […]
Indiana's Cody Zeller and Michigan's Trey Burke shared last season's Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Could they share a court in the 2016 Olympics? That's what CBSSports.com's Jeff Goodman predicts. With rumors that Olympic basketball will go with players 23-and-under beginning in 2016, Goodman compiled his Team USA roster, and the starting 5 included […]