As the Miami Heat’s 27-game winning streak finally came to an end last night, the basketball world can now give its full attention to the Sweet Sixteen, which begins tonight. The 12 games between now and Sunday will narrow down the field of 68 to the Final Four who will meet in Atlanta next weekend for a shot at the national title. [Read more…]
The first week of the NCAA Tournament is in the books, and one thing is clear — the draft stock of many of the top players did not improve. In fact, Kentucky’s Nerlens Noel’s stock was probably helped the most of any top prospect — and he was unable to play in the NIT because of a torn ACL. But there were certainly others who helped themselves. [Read more…]
For the first time since a stretch from 1992 to 1996, the Michigan Wolverines will make their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. They’re led by Big Ten Player of the Year Trey Burke and possess a rare combination of veteran leadership with Tim Hardaway and freshman power with Glenn Robinson III, Nik Stauskas and Mitch McGary. So what else is it that you need to know about Michigan? 1. For the first time since 1989, a Michigan Wolverine won the Big Ten