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02-02-2011, 03:25 PM
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Shaking up the Conferences- a different kind of CH2K8 Legacy
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02-02-2011, 03:27 PM
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Re: Shaking up the Conferences- a different kind of CH2K8 Legacy
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02-02-2011, 03:37 PM
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02-04-2011, 05:27 PM
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Re: Shaking up the Conferences- a different kind of CH2K8 Legacy
2010-2011 Season Preview
 2010-2011 Season Preview An unprecedented series of changes over the past six months has drastically changed the college basketball landscape. Rumors were rampant during the 2010 NCAA tournament that we would witness several schools switching leagues for one reason or another, but nothing was ever mentioned about a large-scale realignment process. The first domino fell when the ACC announced it was expanding to 14 teams and invited Charlotte and Richmond from the Atlantic Ten to join the league. A day later, Boston College announced that the Big East had offered it an outstanding deal to return to its former home. The ACC responded by adding South Florida. Days later, however, the flood gates opened when Big East commissioner John Marinatto announced during a surprise news conference that four of its members (Marquette, DePaul, Notre Dame, and Louisville) were leaving for the Big Ten, which had also added Nebraska from the Big 12. The additions of the four former Big East schools signaled the arrival of a true superconference, with one of the strongest leagues combining forces with four traditionally-stellar Big East programs. There will certainly be a period of adjustment for fans and observers alike as we begin the new season. But it won't take long for the new alignment to start dishing out never-before-seen matchups as conference play begins in early January and continues through the first week of March. Let us delve into the best games, players, coaches, and matchups of the 2010-2011 NCAA Basketball season. Games to Watch- Non Conference November 16- #6 Duke @ #22 Purdue -Perhaps the premiere game of the newly-coined ACC/Midwest Challenge. Blue Devils have repeat championship aspirations while Purdue will have to deal with the loss of Robbie Hummel to another ACL injury. Few teams are able to win at Mackey Arena November 17- Xavier @ #9 Arizona -Sean Miller's former team journeys to Tucson for an early resume-enhancing opportunity at the McKale Center November 17- Minnesota @ #7 Florida -Tubby Smith returns to a place he knows quite well from his UK days November 21- Gonzaga @ New Mexico -Two of the better teams on the west coast playing in a building that treats opponents like third-class citizens. Will have major implications come tournament time November 22- #8 Pittsburgh vs. Kansas State (Orlando, FL) -An outstanding opening game of the loaded Old Spice Classic between the Panthers and Wildcats, two teams who can take over games on the offensive glass. Rest of the field is excellent as well November 23- #11 Louisville vs. BYU (Las Vegas) -Tremendous matchup between sweet-shooting BYU, led by All-American candidate Jimmer Fredette, and the swarming Louisville press. November 25- #9 @ Arizona @ Kansas November 28- Missouri @ #4 Memphis -Exceedingly high expectations for Josh Pastner's young team. They will be severely tested against the relentless Missouri pressure and the Fastest 40 Minutes in Basketball December 23- #10 Michigan State @ Temple December 31- #6 Duke @ Michigan -The second tough Midwest 16 road test for the Blue Devils, who will be playing their typically murderous non-conference slate in preparation for the ACC. Wolverines will likely need a marquee win or two prior to entering conference play January 5- #11 Louisville @ #23 Kentucky -Cardinals open Midwest 16 play against 10th ranked Michigan State four days before this annual Blue Grass slobberknocker. Both teams point to this game every year as one of the key dates on the calendar. February 14- #14 Wisconsin @ #1 North Carolina -A rare late-season non-conference matchup on Valentine's Day between ranked teams. Both teams have unanswered questions heading into the season but boast all-american players in SF Harrison Barnes (FR, UNC) and PF Jon Leuer (JR, Wisconsin) Last edited by jfen31; 02-04-2011 at 06:13 PM. |
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02-04-2011, 06:12 PM
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02-04-2011, 06:34 PM
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Re: Shaking up the Conferences- a different kind of CH2K8 Legacy
 The first week of college basketball is finally upon us. Here is a day-by-day look at the best games and matchups, a segment hereby called, "The Week Ahead" 11/6 Tuesday Central Arkansas @ Kentucky -UK officially begins life without Wall and company as it hosts Southland bottom-feeder Central Arkansas in the preliminary round of the 2K Sports Classic. 11/9 Friday Duke @ Columbia- Blue Devils open their title defense at the Garden is a neutral-site tilt with the very local Lions NC State @ Tennessee- matchup of two heralded freshmen in NC State PG Ryan Harrow and Tennessee PF Tobias Harris Cleveland State @ Ohio State -Top five recruit Jared Sullinger makes his Buckeye debut against the team expected to challenge Butler for the Horizon crown New Mexico @ Colorado -Track meet game between two of the West's explosive offenses; Head coaching debut for CU's Tad Boyle Siena @ Georgetown -Siena begins life without Fran McCaffrey in a rather tough venue against a veteran Georgetown squad Harvard @ Stanford -Smarts game of the week. Ivy League favorite Crimson travel way westward to meet Johnny Dawkins' improved Cardinal Other Ranked Action #2 Kansas- ULM (11/9), UMKC (11/11) #4 Memphis- Wofford (11/9) #5 West Virginia- C. Charleston (11/10) #7 Florida- N. Dakota State (11/9) #8 Pittsburgh- Vermont (11/9) #10 Michigan State- Bowling Green (11/9) #14 Wisconsin- Stony Brook (11/9) #16 UCLA- Portland State (11/9) #18 Texas- Montana State (11/9) #20 Marquette- IUPUI (11/10) #21 Florida State- Northeastern (11/10) #24 UCONN- UAB (11/10) #25 Villanova- Holy Cross (11/11) Last edited by jfen31; 02-07-2011 at 03:37 PM. |
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02-04-2011, 07:48 PM
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Re: Shaking up the Conferences- a different kind of CH2K8 Legacy
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02-07-2011, 01:14 AM
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Re: Shaking up the Conferences- a different kind of CH2K8 Legacy
 Notable Results (11/5 through 11/11) Cleveland State- 48, (3) Ohio State- 66 -Jared Sullinger had 13 points and 6 rebounds in his Buckeye debut Charleston- 74, (5) West Virginia- 54 -The Cougars put future opponents on notice with a resounding 20-point victory in Morgantown keyed by SOCON POY Andrew Goudelock's 38 points (14/22 shooting) NC State- 61, (12) Tennessee- 57 -The Wolfback, led by Tracy Smith's double-double, surprised the 12th ranked Vols in Knoxville Stony Brook- 51, (14) Wisconsin- 50 -Stunner of the week as the normally invincible at home Badgers lost to America East favorite Stony Brook on a tip-in with 2.2 seconds remaining (17) Syracuse- 58, Michigan- 56 -The 17th ranked Orange passed a major test with a narrow in Ann Arbor keyed by Scoop Jardine's game-high 18 points. Team of the Week- San Diego State (3-0)   The Aztecs won three games in four days, defeating Liberty and Portland at home before thrashing Fresno State on the road by 24. Kawhi Leonard averaged 25 PPG in the victories. The Aztecs knocked down a school-record 14 three-pointers in the win in Fresno. There is bad news, however, as starting guard Chase Tapley broke his wrist in the second half against Fresno and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. Backup center Brian Carlwell also sustained a wrist injury and will likely be out for 12-14 days. This is not a particularly deep team, so both injuries bear watching. The Aztecs have eight days off before their next game (@ U. San Diego). Game of the Week  62 59Jimmer Fredette drilled a three-pointer as time expired to lift BYU to a 62-59 win at Long Beach State. The Cougars trailed by 6 at halftime and did not hold a lead until the 1:44 mark of the second half. Fredette led all scorers with 22 points (5/7 3PT, 7/17 FG), while Jackson Emery added 14 in the winning effort. BYU overcame an uncharasterically bad night at the free throw line (11/20) to pull out the win. Last edited by jfen31; 02-07-2011 at 01:54 AM. |
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