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Cole Anthony to North Carolina. I think he will be a very good NBA player.
#### me.Ramblin Wreck said:Bielein leaving Michigan to go the Cleveland Cavaliers
So it looks like we lose Savannah State (MEAC) this year. Going down do DII. But we gain Marrimack (NEC).Out of 44 Division I schools that have never made the NCAA Tournament, we are already down to 26 having a chance. And when I say a chance, that includes very, very slim chances.
Will someone punch their ticket for the first time this year?
It's also an eye-roll inducing usage of weasel words. Zion's stepdad ran his Nike EYBL team, so Nike could funnel however much money they wanted to Zion without technically being "improper."Was there ever any doubt that a Duke-led investigation would find no evidence of anything improper between Zion and Nike (even if there is nothing to be found)?
Yea it’s horrible that Zion made money off his likeness. More rich white people should have got to cut that up.It's also an eye-roll inducing usage of weasel words. Zion's stepdad ran his Nike EYBL team, so Nike could funnel however much money they wanted to Zion without technically being "improper."
Anyone with a dad, brother, cousin or whatever who is remotely qualified has been fair game to bribe through AAU or an assistant coach job for years now. OK State, who you might remember from the trials this summer, is running this exact play right now with Cade Cunningham.
If college basketball wasn't the most fun sport to watch, I'd just say burn it all to the ground. I don't think a Euro style model would be nearly as fun. College basketball is good because a team of 6 ft future accountants can take out a team of one and done kids + the difference in styles of play + the intensity of nearly every game.
I agree with you? Duke's clearing themselves and Nike is still stupid. Those things can exist at the same time.Yea it’s horrible that Zion made money off his likeness. More rich white people should have got to cut that up.
my linkYea it’s horrible that Zion made money off his likeness. More rich white people should have got to cut that up.
oh ####. that dude could definitely ball.mr. furley said:https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-tech/article235385817.html
Former Texas Tech basketball star shot and killed in Dallas
Former Texas Tech basketball star Andre Emmett died Monday morning.
KCBD in Lubbock is one of several outlets reporting Emmett was shot and killed in Dallas.
Emmett, who turned 37 last month, was the No. 35 overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2004 NBA draft. He only played in 14 NBA games but played professionally in Europe and China.
Emmett was a star at Dallas Carter before becoming the Red Raiders all-time leading scorer with 2,256 points from 2001-2004. He was an All-American as a senior and earned All-Big 12 Conference first team honors three times.
Yeah, odd decision by Memphis. Seems like an odd hill to die on.Penny been dropping dimes to Wiseman.
Going to be fun when the NCAA now rules Memphis ineligible for the postseason because they chose to play Wisenan after the temporary injunction was issued today.
You mean the NBA's rule? The one and done is their rule, not the NCAA's.I love everything about the Wiseman story. I mean, except that the NCAA rule is dumb and should be changed.
Gary Parrish reported that Memphis went to the NCAA to try to see what the punishment was going to be on the front end, which the NCAA doesn't do. Memphis's deal was supposedly, "if he just has to sit a few games, then we'll sit him. But if you're wanting him to sit half the season, then we'll just vacate the wins later." I hope Memphis wins the whole thing now just to have the awkward awards ceremony. They know that the NCAA can't send them the notice of allegations, Memphis have it's response time, and the NCAA make a ruling before March. Just a total power move.
I especially like it as a fan of a team that's actively recruiting players against Memphis. Before, I just expected to lose everyone to Penny. But now opposing coaches can reasonably and honestly say that there's virtually a 100% chance that Memphis is going to get a postseason ban. With the way Memphis is handling this, who is to say Penny doesn't get a show-cause or just decides he's too rich and he's coached the kids he brought up through AAU anyway?
The NBA cares about Penny giving some kid $11k?You mean the NBA's rule? The one and done is their rule, not the NCAA's.
That's why I was asking the question. I didn't know what rule you were referring to. A lot of people are complaining about the NCAA not letting these guys go right to the NBA to make money, but that's the NBA's rule. But yes, if you are referring to paying players, that's the NCAA's rule.The NBA cares about Penny giving some kid $11k?
That's why I was asking the question. I didn't know what rule you were referring to. A lot of people are complaining about the NCAA not letting these guys go right to the NBA to make money, but that's the NBA's rule. But yes, if you are referring to paying players, that's the NCAA's rule.
TIMBER!!!!Bump for the gift bestowed upon us all last night by SFA. It's a joyous season!
I have a coworker who is a SFA alum. His facebook page has been littered with gibberish and celebratory emoticons for about 9 hoursTIMBER!!!!
And well it should be. That might be that programs greatest win ever. That's like winning the national championship.I have a coworker who is a SFA alum. His facebook page has been littered with gibberish and celebratory emoticons for about 9 hours
Yeah, while Duke suffered its most embarrassing loss in a long while - which is to take nothing away from a better-prepared, better-coached SFA team - honestly, this UNC edition is terrible. Naturally they have a huge ranking off the name alone as they do every year, but let Anthony get his and contain the rest of the team and they are more beatable than they have been in years. Shocking dearth of talent. Paltry OOC schedule, too.
Ohio state is ranked above uncTransitioning into college hoops and NBA now that football is winding down (at least the fantasy-related part).
I am astonished by how wide open college hoops is right now. I would not be shocked to see 4 fairly random teams in the Final Four.
Stephen F. Austin beating Dook on their home floor is evidence of this.
Ohio State over UNC in the Dean Dome? Ohio State?
Lovin' it so far.
I agree it is crazy. Also, this is a pretty insane year. I think we could end up with a lot of teams ranked #1 before the NCAA tournament starts.Pretty wild how Mack has built this thing up so fast
Yeah, while Duke suffered its most embarrassing loss in a long while - which is to take nothing away from a better-prepared, better-coached SFA team - honestly, this UNC edition is terrible. Naturally they have a huge ranking off the name alone as they do every year, but let Anthony get his and contain the rest of the team and they are more beatable than they have been in years. Shocking dearth of talent. Paltry OOC schedule, too.
Georgetown was getting a ton of positive buzz locally for the first time in 20 years and was starting to get a lot of national eyes on them. We'll see what the details are as they come out, but Ewing may not survive this if it's as bad as some are whispering.Two of Georgetown's top five scorers including last year's Big East freshman of the year PG James Akinjo left the program and have entered the transfer gizmo. The other transfer, Wing Josh LeBlanc had been named in assault and sexual misconduct charges along with two other Hoyas. The school had to issue a follow-up statement that Akinjo wasn't involved.
It's a very bad look for Patrick Ewing's program who've lost whatever little momentum they had. Their top 2020 recruit has also de-committed.