Archive for February, 2015

Arkansas vs. Kentucky: Live Score, Highlights and Reaction

Posted by Steve Silverman on February 28 2015 Add Comments
Kentucky put its undefeated record on the line against a powerful Arkansas team, and the Wildcats had all the answers once again. Kentucky (29-0, 16-0) never trailed and rolled to an 84-67 victory. It was the 12th time that John Calipari's team has led from start to finish this season. Andrew Harrison and Trey Lyles had 18 points to lead the Wildcats, while Michael Qualls had 17 points to lead the Razorbacks (23-6, 12-4).  Kentucky clinched the Southeastern ...

Michigan’s Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman Throws Down Dunk, Defender Runs for Cover

Posted by Arman Walia on February 28 2015 Add Comments
Michigan's Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman might have the coolest name in college basketball, and with a name like that, you have to expect some powerful dunks. He lived up to those expectations Saturday afternoon.During the Wolverines' Big 10 matchup against the No. 14-ranked Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Abdur-Rahkman drove to the rim and finished with a monster slam.Probably trying to avoid the foul, Terrapins guard Jake Layman ran for cover as Abdur-Rahkman took flight for the dunk. [Vine]Read ...

March Madness 2015 Bracket: Analyzing Teams Capable of Major Early Upsets

Posted by Chris Roling on February 28 2015 Add Comments
The "Madness" in March Madness describes those pesky bracket-busting teams that shock the globe each year. Madness, perhaps best defined as chaotic activity, describes the period as a whole with so many teams in the bracket each year. This leads to unpredictable outcomes, as even the best attempts at predicting the inevitable when filling out brackets usually fall short. A surprise is still a surprise. It's one thing to know a surprise is on the way, but ...

Louisville’s Montrezl Harrell Puts Defender on Poster with Emphatic Alley-Oop

Posted by Arman Walia on February 28 2015 Add Comments
Montrezl Harrell, that is all. During Louisville's game against Florida State Saturday, the Cardinals forward broke out a move that might be illegal in some countries. Six minutes into the game, Harrell's teammate threw him a deep alley-oop while FSU's Robbie Berwick unsuccessfully tried to defend it.Berwick instead found himself on the wrong end of a poster dunk, as Harrell threw it down powerfully over him.Here's the video in slow motion if you're into that kind of thing.Read more College Basketball ...

Big 12 Tournament 2015: Biggest Storylines to Follow in Kansas City

Posted by Rob Goldberg on February 28 2015 Add Comments
While the Big 12 tournament is still a couple of weeks away, we simply can't wait for one of the best conference tourneys in recent history. The league has proven itself throughout the year as the deepest in the nation, with seven of the 10 teams looking at an NCAA tournament bid. The remaining three squads haven't exactly been pushovers either and are capable of beating anyone. Obviously, everyone will want to see which team can make ...

Big East Tournament 2015: Dates, Bracket and Dark-Horse Contenders to Watch

Posted by Scott Polacek on February 28 2015 Add Comments
The SEC may be the most obvious conference in terms of separation between the top team and the rest of the league, but the Big East features the No. 6 squad in the country in Villanova and a grand total of zero other members of the top 20. However, it’s called March Madness for a reason, and it starts in the Big East on March 11 in Madison Square Garden. There are bound to be some upsets ...

SEC Tournament 2015: Dates, Bracket and Darkhorse Contenders to Watch

Posted by Scott Polacek on February 28 2015 Add Comments
Is Kentucky going to lose?  That is the predominant question for the entire basketball season, and the pressure will be on in Nashville for the SEC tournament if John Calipari’s squad still has a goose egg in the loss department. After all, winning the conference tournament requires back-to-back-to-back performances, even for the No. 1 seed, and each one will come with more pressure. It remains to be seen whether an underdog will sneak up and shock Kentucky ...

Big Ten Tournament 2015: Dates, Bracket and Dark-Horse Contenders to Watch

Posted by Scott Polacek on February 28 2015 Add Comments
Who says you have to wait until the Big Dance for a little March Madness?  The Big Ten tournament figures to be one of the most competitive league battles in the entire country, and it is full of storylines and superstar players. Wisconsin is shooting for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, Maryland is rapidly ascending the seeding line, and March mainstays like Michigan State and Ohio State will look to put up-and-down seasons ...

ACC Tournament 2015: Dates, Bracket and Dark-Horse Contenders to Watch

Posted by Scott Polacek on February 28 2015 Add Comments
Only one conference tournament features blue-blood programs like Duke, North Carolina and Louisville, a serious candidate for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament in Virginia (and Duke) and a dangerous squad that could get hot in March and reach the Final Four in Notre Dame. The ACC tournament will be one of the most exciting in the entire country, and it will also have a direct impact on the top seeding lines in the ...

Big Ten Football: Early Odds for Each Team to Make the 2015-16 Playoff

Posted by David Kenyon on February 28 2015 Add Comments
Ohio State represented the Big Ten during the inaugural College Football Playoff, defeating Alabama and Oregon en route to a national title. Urban Meyer's crew is a clear favorite to make a repeat trip to the playoff in January, but what are the odds another Big Ten team joins the Buckeyes? Organized alphabetically, the following list breaks down the chances for each conference program to earn a coveted spot in the final four of the Football Bowl ...