- The BearCats are for real. Everyone knew they were loaded coming into this year, it was just if the pieces could fit together. Well, Mick Cronin has the Cats rolling as they knocked off their second consecutive ranked opponent last night in Maryland. Yancy Gates has another monster night (17 points, 13 rebounds), while [...]
Entries from November 2009
November 24, 2009
Texas rolls; Purdue slips by
- The Longhorns (3-0) have added to the misery in Des Moines, Iowa with their dominating win over the Hawkeyes (1-3) in Kansas City. Dexter Pittman had 15 points and 8 boards, while Damion James had 10 and 12. This Texas team is very scary, with a ton of depth.
- Wayne Chism had an enormous game (24 points, 5 [...]
November 18, 2009
Top teams pushed to brink
Just some thoughts from last nights games:
- Kansas barely survived their first test of the year, which shocked me. I did not expect Memphis to be up to the task, but maybe people have slept on the Tigers this year. Obviously Josh Pastner is keeping this program running at the level Calipari had (hopefully without the scandals).
- [...]
November 17, 2009
Wall carries Kentucky
John Walls 15-foot jumper carried Kentucky past Miami (OH) last night at Rupp Arena, as Kentucky avoided a third straight November shocker. Wall, who was touted as the nation’s top player, took an inbounds pass coast to coast and pulled up for the 15-footer to send the Kentucky faithful into a frenzy. Miami (OH) led by 18 at [...]
November 14, 2009
Rider stuns Mississippi State
Well, if you have paid any attention to my blog, you know that Rider is one of my five teams to surprise. The Broncs are seriously talented and went out and proved it at (19)Mississippi State on Friday night. They are very athletic and should not be overlooked by anybody, including Kentucky. I know the coaching [...]
November 10, 2009
Notes
Jim Boeheim picked up his 800th career win last night with a win over Albany 75-43. Boeheim’s impressive resume includes the 2003 National Championship that was delivered by Carmelo Anthony over Kansas. The win over Albany has to feel good for the Cuse’ after all the national press about their stunning loss to division 2 [...]
