What many are thinking, but won't say publicly
Doug GottliebCollege basketball is an interesting clique. There are some dysfunctional elements to the game (like the path some travel to recruit players through i...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
These 12 styles get the job done in college hoops
Doug GottliebEDITOR'S NOTE: Each week leading up to the season, one of our experts will offer up a list previewing some aspect of college basketball. Previous entr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009
These transfers are ready to contribute … now
Doug Gottlieb...a major contribution this season: Wesley Johnson, Syracuse: Keep in mind what I wrote earlier, but the Iowa State transfer was said to have been the best player in many Cuse scrimmages last season. Jim...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 22, 2009
These teams have the goods to contend (Part III)
Doug Gottlieb...t in Vitale's rankings -- 30 teams worth watching and discussing. The first 10 were Maryland, Northern Iowa, Creighton, Washington State, Oregon, Cincinnati, BYU, Virginia Tech, Vanderbilt and Nevada. The next 10 were Missouri, Wisconsin...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 25, 2009
These teams have the goods to contend (Part II)
Doug Gottlieb...worth watching and discussing. Last week, we published the first 10. That group consisted of Maryland, Northern Iowa, Creighton, Washington State, Oregon, Cincinnati, BYU, Virginia Tech, Vanderbilt and Nevada. So without further ado, here are...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 18, 2009
These teams should have the goods to contend
Doug Gottlieb...What do UNC and Duke lack? Experience and depth in their backcourts. Maryland does not. • Northern Iowa won the Missouri Valley last season and nearly beat Purdue in the first round of the NCAA...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 11, 2009
College hoops chatter from around the country
Doug GottliebA quick look at some of the things I'm hearing around the college basketball world … • Houston recently hired Mack Rhoades as its athleti...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 14, 2009
Ten freshmen I'm looking forward to seeing
Doug GottliebFear not, college hoops maniacs. Though so many players have left the game yet again to pursue fame and fortune at the next level, the cupboard is far...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 21, 2009
Thomas to FIU doesn't make sense
Doug GottliebDoes no one in Miami have the Internet? Does Isiah Thomas not think anyone can do a little research? Congrats to Florida International on the dog...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009
Perspective is essential in bubble discussions
Doug GottliebWhat's wrong with rewarding a team for a great season? While sitting in a mock selection room in Bristol, Conn., last Sunday, I recognized the contr...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 27, 2009
Ten more things we've learned
Doug Gottlieb10. Oregon might well go winless in Pac-10 play just a year after Oregon State went winless. The difference with Oregon is that the Ducks have been ge...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 20, 2009
Taking on parity and picks
Doug GottliebPlease, ACC fans, stop with the "ACC is the best conference since everybody is beating up on each other" e-mails. The Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-1...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 06, 2009
Griffin's numbers are great, but …
Doug Gottlieb...up only on occasion. Beasley played in the extremely weak North, matching up with overmatched Colorado, rebuilding Iowa State and slow-footed Alex Maric of Nebraska. In addition, with Tim Floyd long gone from the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 30, 2009
So Self "bumped" into the Wall … big deal
Doug GottliebThe Bump Bill Self has made headlines for recently "bumping" John Wall, the top point guard recruit in the country. A "bump" is an illegal contact wi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 23, 2009
Tobacco Road's finest hails from Big Ten country
Doug Gottlieb...lineup has now won him two road games (see my last blog detailing Minnesota's win over Iowa.) Minnesota might not be a legit Sweet 16 team, but it's definitely looking like an NCAA...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 16, 2009
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