Admit it. You’ve been infected by the Madness, too. With 48 games in the rearview mirror and another 12 on the docket for next weekend’s Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds, the NCAA Tournament is in full swing. But the most activity isn’t happening on court in regional venues; it’s taking place virtually on Twitter. In that spirit, let’s break down the tournament’s massive social-media response thus far in fitting micro-form fashion: – The biggest story of the Dance so far has been
The Three-Man Weave, Week 4: NCAA Tournament Edition
At this point in basketball season, we’ve got to touch upon the NCAA Tournament and the annual madness, mayhem and delight that come along with it. We’re an hour late with this post; the first two games are already underway. Let the madness begin! [Read more…]
2013 Big East Tournament: A Social Media Spectacle
The Big East Tournament as we all know it is now gone. But the recent five-day basketball bender in New York City left behind many indelible impressions; including 64,248,336 #BigEast hashtag impressions on Twitter from Tuesday, March 12, through the close of Saturday, March 16. [Read more…]
50-at-50: A Chronology Of The 50 Greatest Jordan Moments
At the Michael Jordan statue outside the United Center How do you rank Michael Jordan’s career achievement list? The answer: It’s nearly impossible. The G.O.A.T., as he’s so often referred to (by those who never saw Wilt Chamberlain play) has done so much for the game that ranking his performances simply doesn’t do justice to his illustrious career. [Read more…]
SH Blog: NCAA freshmen struggling with shot selection
Shot selection. Every coach wants his players to use sound judgment to take good shots throughout the course of a 40-minute college game. If only it were so simple for freshmen. [Read more…]
SH Blog: Top10 prospects from the Legends Classic
Shabazz Muhammad BROOKLYN — Shabazz Muhammad of UCLA making his highly anticipated NCAA debut. Cody Zeller of Indiana battling a breathing problem in front of 50+ NBA scouts. Otto Porter of Georgetown proving his versatility at both ends is no fluke. Jordan Hulls of Indiana stealing the show and taking home the Legends Classic MVP honor. [Read more…]