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BIG WIN for Arizona over USC between 2 bubble teams
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- Jun 17, 2006
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It's a shame A&M has played so %*#%*% lately and likely fallen out of the bubble...those Arizona and LSU wins are looking better andbetter
- May 30, 2006
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A&M can get back on the bubble by beating Baylor and Texas this week... Both are extremely beatable... The loser of Baylor/A&M on Saturdayis out... Ags need to finish out the regular season strong and win a couple of games in the BigXII tourney to get in though...Originally Posted by tmay407
It's a shame A&M has played so %*#%*% lately and likely fallen out of the bubble...those Arizona and LSU wins are looking better and better
- Nov 22, 2006
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My boys James and Derek for ASU
- Jan 13, 2001
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Like the Zags uni's tonight... i think Heytvelt might be the smallest 7 footer i've ever seen.
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- Dec 27, 2002
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What in the world was that $#@!?
- May 25, 2003
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Zags just got soooo lucky that wasn't a 4 pt play
- Dec 27, 2002
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Jesus H. Christ...
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This would be an unbelievable comeback if they make this shot... wow.
- Jun 8, 2006
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WOW.
great job of defending the in bounder
great job of defending the in bounder
- May 25, 2003
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What is going on in this game???
- Jan 13, 2001
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OH my god
what a stupid inbounds setup.. they drew THAT up in their free timeout? that's pathetic.
- May 25, 2003
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Wooooow.
Zags dodge a bullet
Zags dodge a bullet
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zags with a scary finish, but impressively still rolling through conference play - what is there now, about 5 teams left undefeated in conference? i know utahstate won.
- Dec 27, 2002
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Unnecessary.
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Here's why UConn is the top team in the country.
``You can stop great offensive players, but there's nothing you can do to stop a great defensive player," Syracuse long-time assistant Mike Hopkins said.
He was referring to Huskies big man Hasheem Thabeet.
Thabeet has become the most dominant defensive player in college basketball over the last decade. Is he better than Patrick Ewing?
I'm not ready to go that far.
But Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim was - and he's been around a little while. So has UConn coach Jim Calhoun.
``I've always said that Patrick is the most intimidating force ever in the league," Calhoun said after Thabeet thoroughly dominated Syracuse last night. ``But Hasheem is awfully close."
Thabeet was completely taken aback when he heard that statement.
``That's a blessing and a compliment," said the humble 7-foot-3 Tanzanian. ``He's a Hall of Famer. I'm just working hard every day to get better."
Oh, Jim.
dude can't hold Emeka's jock collegiate wise.
Cuse fans should not worry about tomorrow. Trust me.
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Demetri McCamey hit a big shot late.
Arizona kept its winning streak alive.
Here's Friday's What You Need To Know :
Notable game from Thursday: Illinois overcame a late 14-point deficit and won 60-59 at Northwestern thanks to Demetri McCamey's banked-in jumper with 2.9 seconds remaining that capped a 17-2 run to close the game. It was the Illini's 10th consecutive victory over Northwestern, their third in four games against Big Ten opponents this month. Illinois is now 20-5 overall, 8-4 in the Big Ten and second in the league standings. Northwestern is 13-9 overall, 4-7 in the Big Ten.
Notable performance from Thursday: Nic Wise took 11 shots, hit eight and finished with 27 points in Arizona's 83-76 victory over Southern California. The 5-foot-10 guard also dished four assists and recorded two steals, which helped Arizona pull away late -- after blowing an 18-point first-half lead -- to win its sixth consecutive game. The Wildcats are now 17-8 overall, 7-5 in the Pac-10. USC is 15-8 overall, 6-5 in the Pac-10.
Notable game scheduled for Friday: West Virginia is 16-8 overall, 5-6 in the Big East, and on the surface that doesn't look so great. But what must be considered is that the Mountaineers have played the sixth-toughest schedule at CollegeRPI.com, never lost to anybody outside the top 65 and lost at home only to Connecticut and Pitt. That's not a bad body of work, but we are reaching the point where West Virginia needs to record wins over some of these good teams it is playing (2-7 record against the Top 50). Thus, this showdown with 13th-ranked Villanova is huge, and tip-off is at 9 pm ET.
Arizona kept its winning streak alive.
Here's Friday's What You Need To Know :
Notable game from Thursday: Illinois overcame a late 14-point deficit and won 60-59 at Northwestern thanks to Demetri McCamey's banked-in jumper with 2.9 seconds remaining that capped a 17-2 run to close the game. It was the Illini's 10th consecutive victory over Northwestern, their third in four games against Big Ten opponents this month. Illinois is now 20-5 overall, 8-4 in the Big Ten and second in the league standings. Northwestern is 13-9 overall, 4-7 in the Big Ten.
Notable performance from Thursday: Nic Wise took 11 shots, hit eight and finished with 27 points in Arizona's 83-76 victory over Southern California. The 5-foot-10 guard also dished four assists and recorded two steals, which helped Arizona pull away late -- after blowing an 18-point first-half lead -- to win its sixth consecutive game. The Wildcats are now 17-8 overall, 7-5 in the Pac-10. USC is 15-8 overall, 6-5 in the Pac-10.
Notable game scheduled for Friday: West Virginia is 16-8 overall, 5-6 in the Big East, and on the surface that doesn't look so great. But what must be considered is that the Mountaineers have played the sixth-toughest schedule at CollegeRPI.com, never lost to anybody outside the top 65 and lost at home only to Connecticut and Pitt. That's not a bad body of work, but we are reaching the point where West Virginia needs to record wins over some of these good teams it is playing (2-7 record against the Top 50). Thus, this showdown with 13th-ranked Villanova is huge, and tip-off is at 9 pm ET.
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Friday
9 p.m.: Villanova at West Virginia (ESPN)
Saturday:
11 a.m.: "College GameDay" (ESPN)
Noon: Georgetown at Syracuse (ESPN)
1 p.m.: UCLA at Arizona (CBS)
1:30 p.m.: Nebraska at Missouri (ESPN360)
3:30 p.m.: Kansas at Kansas St. (ABC regional)
4 p.m.: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (ESPN)
4 p.m.: Florida St. at Wake Forest (ESPN360)
9 p.m.: Ohio St. at Wisconsin (ESPN)
Midnight: "Midnight Madness" (ESPN)
Sunday:
5:30 p.m.: Duke at Boston College (FSN)
7:45 p.m.: North Carolina at Miami (FSN)[h4]I Can't Wait To Watch …[/h4]
Andy Katz
What am I looking forward to this weekend? I want to see if Wake Forest can snap out of its funk and beat another solid ACC team in Florida State. Conversely,can the Seminoles elevate themselves to elite status with another big-time road win after winning at Clemson? This could be a defining game for Wake Forest.Another loss and it could seriously damage its seeding for the NCAA tournament.
Mark Schlabach
No other conference has more on the line this weekend than the Big 12, where as many as five teams will try to keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive. TexasA&M and Baylor will play what is essentially an elimination game in Waco and Nebraska and Kansas State can help themselves tremendously with victories. TheCornhuskers play at surging Missouri, and the Wildcats host rival Kansas. Oklahoma State is falling out of the bubble discussion, and certainly can'tafford losing to Iowa State at home.
Pat Forde
I can't wait to watch UCLA at Arizona on Saturday. After a chaotic start to the season, the Wildcats have pieced themselves together and are making aresilient run. After an 11-8 start made it appear as if the school's remarkable run of 24 straight NCAA tournaments would be coming to an end, Zona hasreeled off six straight wins -- and nothing would add more luster to their tournament resume than beating UCLA. As for the Bruins, they will surely come outwith some fire after seeing their Pac-10 lead evaporate with a loss up in Tempe on Thursday night.
Fran Fraschilla
Do you remember that 24-game win streak that Kansas enjoyed at arch-rival Kansas State that finally ended last year? It took Michael Beasley and company to enda hex that started in 1983. With four KU starters off to the NBA and Frank Martin's Wildcats on a six-game roll, Bramlage Coliseum will be a purple madhouse on Saturday afternoon. Denis Clemente, the Miami transfer, dropped 44 points on Texas earlier in the month and he'll be matched up with the Big12's best point guard, Sherron Collins, who has had 14 turnovers in the Jayhawks' last two losses. Bring some ear plugs.
DanaO'Neil
I'm looking forward to UNC-Miami and Duke-BC on Sunday. There's nothing quite like emotional wins/heartbreaking losses to test the emotional mettle ofa team. The 101-87 thumping of Duke vaulted UNC back into the forefront of the national conversation. The Heels look like the team they promised to be inOctober. Now that they're back front and center, how will they handle it? GregPaulus vowed Wednesday that his team wouldn't pine over the loss to Carolina, but it was no doubt a devastating blow. Duke has lost three of its lastfive and needs to prove it isn't heading toward yet another February slide. That both have to go on the road against talented ACC teams desperate forsignature wins makes these games all the more intriguing.
No. 13 Villanova at West Virginia
Key Matchup: Da'Sean Butler vs. Dante Cunningham
Butler is coming off his worst and most frustrating game of the season. He was in foul trouble from the opening tip against Pittsburgh, and fouled out withover five minutes to go. Butler is a tough matchup and has great footwork. In Big East play, he has been at his best, averaging over 20 points per game.Cunningham may be the most improved "good" player in the Big East. He went from good to great and has played consistently at a very high level.
X-Factors: The Coreys
Villanova has the best Big East guards not wearing Marquette on their jerseys. CoreyStokes and Corey Fisher are guards that can make plays for Jay Wright. Stokes isa long-range shooter and Fisher is a penetrating guard that can get his own shot. Both are capable of making big plays.
Watch For: Villanova's pick-and-rolls and West Virginia's defense
The Wildcats are very dynamic off pick-and-roll situations (especially ScottieReynolds), and the Villanova guards will give WVU fits. The Mountaineers are long-armed and very athletic on the defensive end, but very young. Whether itis Devin Ebanks, Wellington Smith or Butler, West Virginia is capable of guarding anybody.
The Winner: Villanova
The Wildcats are playing at a really high level and with great confidence. With DwayneAnderson hurting, Nova will have to make up for his athleticism and energy, but the Wildcats should be able to pull out a win against a young team with afreshman point guard.
AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain
Toney Douglas is averaging 20.3 ppg for the suddenly surging Seminoles, who have won six of their last eight in the ACC.
No. 25 FSU at No. 8 Wake Forest
Key Matchup: Toney Douglas vs. Jeff Teague
Two of the most explosive scoring guards in the ACC, Douglas and Teague are of vital importance to their teams. Against NC State, Teague did not perform to hishighest level and Wake Forest was beaten on the road against NC State. He did not get many shots and was not the usual potent scorer that he has been throughmost of the season. Douglas is athletic and tough enough to guard Teague, and has great hands and feet to be able to stay in front of him. Douglas can score inboth the open court and in halfcourt sets and really makes winning plays for Florida State.
X-Factors: Chris Singleton and Al-Farouq Aminu
Singleton is a 6-foot-11 McDonald's All-American who is skilled and very long-armed. He can score facing up or on the low block, and is a fine offensiverebounder. Aminu is very good finishing off the break, is a very tough competitor and can block shots and rebound.
Watch For: The length, size and the defensive stands of FSU
Florida State has the biggest frontline and team in the nation, and the Seminoles do a good job on the defensive end. The Noles are one of the best field goalpercentage defensive teams in the country and are among the leaders in steals and blocks.
The Winner: With their back against the wall, the Deacs will win at home.
No. 16 Kansas at Kansas State
Key Matchup: Sherron Collins vs. Denis Clemente
Collins is the heart and soul of the Jayhawks and has a great motor. He is very good in transition and excellent off pick-and-rolls. Collins is a player ofcourage, and the clear leader of this Kansas team. Clemente is still a hot player after scoring 44 points against Texas, even though he is 16 of 40 from thefield in the three games since. Clemente has great quickness and is really good in the open court. He can hit from 3-point range, but he tends to turn the ballover too much.
X-Factors: Mario Little and Jacob Pullen
Little is a strong athlete that can get to the rim and has a very good middle game. Pullen went 1 for 13 against Texas in the Kansas State win, but he will bemuch better against the Jayhawks. Pullen is a gamer.
Watch For: How hard Kansas State plays
The Wildcats really go all-out on every play, and Kansas will have to match that effort to win in a very tough environment. Watch also for KU and its use ofside pick-and-rolls with its big guys. Bill Self likes to get ball reversal and attack with multiple ballscreens, with slips and lob passes to the roll man.
The Winner: Kansas State
The 'Cats will be playing at a fever pitch and treating this game like a purple-clad Super Bowl.
[h3]Bubble Games To Watch[/h3]
By Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com
Saturday
Georgetown at Syracuse
After losing six of their last seven games to fall to 4-7 in Big East play, the Hoyas really need a marquee victory, especially on the road. Georgetown'scomputer numbers are still very good (it has played the country's second-toughest schedule), but it needs some wins to justify its lofty ratings. The Hoyashave lost five straight road games.
The Orange can't feel completely safe, either, after dropping six of their last eight games. Syracuse has fallen to eighth place in the Big Eaststandings, but has been very good at home with a 13-2 record at the Carrier Dome. The Orange will be trying to avenge an ugly 88-74 loss at Georgetown on Jan.14, during which the Hoyas shot 59.3 percent from the floor, including 12-for-21 on 3-pointers.
AP Photo/Paul Battaglia
Talor Battle and the Nittany Lions desperately need to avenge their 20-point loss to Minnesota.
Minnesota at Penn State
After losing three games in a row -- all to fellow Big Ten bubble teams -- the Nittany Lions' NCAA at-large chances are nearly running on empty. Penn Statedesperately needs another victory over an RPI top-50 opponent to go along with its wins over Michigan State (road) and Purdue (home).
It won't be easy against the Gophers, who have beaten Penn State eight straight times. Minnesota routed the Nittany Lions 79-59 in Minneapolis on Jan.11, shooting a whopping 62.5 percent from the field. The Gophers made all nine of their 3-point attempts, and held Big Ten leading scorer Talor Battle without a point for the game's first 15 minutes.
Virginia Tech at Maryland
The Terrapins are going to have to start beating some quality opponents if they're going to avoid missing the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in thelast five seasons. Maryland has two victories over RPI top-50 opponents (Michigan State and Miami), but it hasn't beaten any of the ACC's top sixteams.
The Hokies have won two in a row to move into a three-way tie with Clemson and Florida State for third place in the ACC at 6-3. Given Virginia Tech'sso-so performance during its nonconference schedule, it might need to win at least three of its last seven games to feel safe about an at-large bid.
Texas A&M at Baylor
This could very well be an elimination game in the Big 12, with the winner keeping its fleeting at-large hopes alive and the loser being out of bubblediscussion all together. Both teams have only won three games against Big 12 foes, so time is running out.
The Aggies have lost two games in a row and still have to be kicking themselves for blowing a nine-point lead in the final 6 1/2 minutes of a 77-71 loss atOklahoma on Feb. 4. A&M has owned Baylor recently, winning eight of the last nine games in the series, including an 84-73 victory on Jan. 14. The Bearshave lost six games in a row, including a 78-63 loss to Oklahoma on Wednesday night. Baylor has a couple of good nonconference victories (Arizona State andProvidence), but it has to start beating some of the Big 12's best teams to have any chance.
Sunday
Michigan at Northwestern
The Wildcats are close to being done after blowing a 14-point lead in the final five minutes against Illinois on Thursday, which came on the heels of a 56-51loss at Iowa. With a 4-7 mark in Big Ten play, NU's home game against the Wolverines is its last chance to at least get in the discussion.Northwestern's RPI is still hovering around the top 60, and it has a few solid victories (Michigan St. on the road and home against Florida State,Minnesota and Wisconsin). But the Wildcats are only 5-7 in their last 12 games, and 2-6 on the road.
The Wolverines are also in a precarious situation after losing seven of their last nine games, including a 54-42 loss to Michigan State at home on Tuesday.Michigan has victories over Duke, Illinois and UCLA, but that hat trick will only carry it so far.
USC at Arizona State
The Sun Devils all but locked up an at-large spot by beating UCLA 74-67 at home on Thursday night. Arizona State is 8-4 against RPI top-100 teams, includingtwo victories over the Bruins. The Trojans certainly need this game more, after losing a close one at Arizona on Thursday. USC is only 2-5 against RPI top-50opponents and 2-5 on the road.
USC beat Arizona State 61-49 in Los Angeles on Jan. 15. The Trojans held forward James Harden to a career-low four points, as the sophomore missed all eight of his field-goalattempts and went 4-for-7 from the foul line.
9 p.m.: Villanova at West Virginia (ESPN)
Saturday:
11 a.m.: "College GameDay" (ESPN)
Noon: Georgetown at Syracuse (ESPN)
1 p.m.: UCLA at Arizona (CBS)
1:30 p.m.: Nebraska at Missouri (ESPN360)
3:30 p.m.: Kansas at Kansas St. (ABC regional)
4 p.m.: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (ESPN)
4 p.m.: Florida St. at Wake Forest (ESPN360)
9 p.m.: Ohio St. at Wisconsin (ESPN)
Midnight: "Midnight Madness" (ESPN)
Sunday:
5:30 p.m.: Duke at Boston College (FSN)
7:45 p.m.: North Carolina at Miami (FSN)[h4]I Can't Wait To Watch …[/h4]
Andy Katz
What am I looking forward to this weekend? I want to see if Wake Forest can snap out of its funk and beat another solid ACC team in Florida State. Conversely,can the Seminoles elevate themselves to elite status with another big-time road win after winning at Clemson? This could be a defining game for Wake Forest.Another loss and it could seriously damage its seeding for the NCAA tournament.
Mark Schlabach
No other conference has more on the line this weekend than the Big 12, where as many as five teams will try to keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive. TexasA&M and Baylor will play what is essentially an elimination game in Waco and Nebraska and Kansas State can help themselves tremendously with victories. TheCornhuskers play at surging Missouri, and the Wildcats host rival Kansas. Oklahoma State is falling out of the bubble discussion, and certainly can'tafford losing to Iowa State at home.
Pat Forde
I can't wait to watch UCLA at Arizona on Saturday. After a chaotic start to the season, the Wildcats have pieced themselves together and are making aresilient run. After an 11-8 start made it appear as if the school's remarkable run of 24 straight NCAA tournaments would be coming to an end, Zona hasreeled off six straight wins -- and nothing would add more luster to their tournament resume than beating UCLA. As for the Bruins, they will surely come outwith some fire after seeing their Pac-10 lead evaporate with a loss up in Tempe on Thursday night.
Fran Fraschilla
Do you remember that 24-game win streak that Kansas enjoyed at arch-rival Kansas State that finally ended last year? It took Michael Beasley and company to enda hex that started in 1983. With four KU starters off to the NBA and Frank Martin's Wildcats on a six-game roll, Bramlage Coliseum will be a purple madhouse on Saturday afternoon. Denis Clemente, the Miami transfer, dropped 44 points on Texas earlier in the month and he'll be matched up with the Big12's best point guard, Sherron Collins, who has had 14 turnovers in the Jayhawks' last two losses. Bring some ear plugs.
DanaO'Neil
I'm looking forward to UNC-Miami and Duke-BC on Sunday. There's nothing quite like emotional wins/heartbreaking losses to test the emotional mettle ofa team. The 101-87 thumping of Duke vaulted UNC back into the forefront of the national conversation. The Heels look like the team they promised to be inOctober. Now that they're back front and center, how will they handle it? GregPaulus vowed Wednesday that his team wouldn't pine over the loss to Carolina, but it was no doubt a devastating blow. Duke has lost three of its lastfive and needs to prove it isn't heading toward yet another February slide. That both have to go on the road against talented ACC teams desperate forsignature wins makes these games all the more intriguing.
No. 13 Villanova at West Virginia
Key Matchup: Da'Sean Butler vs. Dante Cunningham
Butler is coming off his worst and most frustrating game of the season. He was in foul trouble from the opening tip against Pittsburgh, and fouled out withover five minutes to go. Butler is a tough matchup and has great footwork. In Big East play, he has been at his best, averaging over 20 points per game.Cunningham may be the most improved "good" player in the Big East. He went from good to great and has played consistently at a very high level.
X-Factors: The Coreys
Villanova has the best Big East guards not wearing Marquette on their jerseys. CoreyStokes and Corey Fisher are guards that can make plays for Jay Wright. Stokes isa long-range shooter and Fisher is a penetrating guard that can get his own shot. Both are capable of making big plays.
Watch For: Villanova's pick-and-rolls and West Virginia's defense
The Wildcats are very dynamic off pick-and-roll situations (especially ScottieReynolds), and the Villanova guards will give WVU fits. The Mountaineers are long-armed and very athletic on the defensive end, but very young. Whether itis Devin Ebanks, Wellington Smith or Butler, West Virginia is capable of guarding anybody.
The Winner: Villanova
The Wildcats are playing at a really high level and with great confidence. With DwayneAnderson hurting, Nova will have to make up for his athleticism and energy, but the Wildcats should be able to pull out a win against a young team with afreshman point guard.
AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain
Toney Douglas is averaging 20.3 ppg for the suddenly surging Seminoles, who have won six of their last eight in the ACC.
No. 25 FSU at No. 8 Wake Forest
Key Matchup: Toney Douglas vs. Jeff Teague
Two of the most explosive scoring guards in the ACC, Douglas and Teague are of vital importance to their teams. Against NC State, Teague did not perform to hishighest level and Wake Forest was beaten on the road against NC State. He did not get many shots and was not the usual potent scorer that he has been throughmost of the season. Douglas is athletic and tough enough to guard Teague, and has great hands and feet to be able to stay in front of him. Douglas can score inboth the open court and in halfcourt sets and really makes winning plays for Florida State.
X-Factors: Chris Singleton and Al-Farouq Aminu
Singleton is a 6-foot-11 McDonald's All-American who is skilled and very long-armed. He can score facing up or on the low block, and is a fine offensiverebounder. Aminu is very good finishing off the break, is a very tough competitor and can block shots and rebound.
Watch For: The length, size and the defensive stands of FSU
Florida State has the biggest frontline and team in the nation, and the Seminoles do a good job on the defensive end. The Noles are one of the best field goalpercentage defensive teams in the country and are among the leaders in steals and blocks.
The Winner: With their back against the wall, the Deacs will win at home.
No. 16 Kansas at Kansas State
Key Matchup: Sherron Collins vs. Denis Clemente
Collins is the heart and soul of the Jayhawks and has a great motor. He is very good in transition and excellent off pick-and-rolls. Collins is a player ofcourage, and the clear leader of this Kansas team. Clemente is still a hot player after scoring 44 points against Texas, even though he is 16 of 40 from thefield in the three games since. Clemente has great quickness and is really good in the open court. He can hit from 3-point range, but he tends to turn the ballover too much.
X-Factors: Mario Little and Jacob Pullen
Little is a strong athlete that can get to the rim and has a very good middle game. Pullen went 1 for 13 against Texas in the Kansas State win, but he will bemuch better against the Jayhawks. Pullen is a gamer.
Watch For: How hard Kansas State plays
The Wildcats really go all-out on every play, and Kansas will have to match that effort to win in a very tough environment. Watch also for KU and its use ofside pick-and-rolls with its big guys. Bill Self likes to get ball reversal and attack with multiple ballscreens, with slips and lob passes to the roll man.
The Winner: Kansas State
The 'Cats will be playing at a fever pitch and treating this game like a purple-clad Super Bowl.
[h3]Bubble Games To Watch[/h3]
By Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com
Saturday
Georgetown at Syracuse
After losing six of their last seven games to fall to 4-7 in Big East play, the Hoyas really need a marquee victory, especially on the road. Georgetown'scomputer numbers are still very good (it has played the country's second-toughest schedule), but it needs some wins to justify its lofty ratings. The Hoyashave lost five straight road games.
The Orange can't feel completely safe, either, after dropping six of their last eight games. Syracuse has fallen to eighth place in the Big Eaststandings, but has been very good at home with a 13-2 record at the Carrier Dome. The Orange will be trying to avenge an ugly 88-74 loss at Georgetown on Jan.14, during which the Hoyas shot 59.3 percent from the floor, including 12-for-21 on 3-pointers.
AP Photo/Paul Battaglia
Talor Battle and the Nittany Lions desperately need to avenge their 20-point loss to Minnesota.
Minnesota at Penn State
After losing three games in a row -- all to fellow Big Ten bubble teams -- the Nittany Lions' NCAA at-large chances are nearly running on empty. Penn Statedesperately needs another victory over an RPI top-50 opponent to go along with its wins over Michigan State (road) and Purdue (home).
It won't be easy against the Gophers, who have beaten Penn State eight straight times. Minnesota routed the Nittany Lions 79-59 in Minneapolis on Jan.11, shooting a whopping 62.5 percent from the field. The Gophers made all nine of their 3-point attempts, and held Big Ten leading scorer Talor Battle without a point for the game's first 15 minutes.
Virginia Tech at Maryland
The Terrapins are going to have to start beating some quality opponents if they're going to avoid missing the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in thelast five seasons. Maryland has two victories over RPI top-50 opponents (Michigan State and Miami), but it hasn't beaten any of the ACC's top sixteams.
The Hokies have won two in a row to move into a three-way tie with Clemson and Florida State for third place in the ACC at 6-3. Given Virginia Tech'sso-so performance during its nonconference schedule, it might need to win at least three of its last seven games to feel safe about an at-large bid.
Texas A&M at Baylor
This could very well be an elimination game in the Big 12, with the winner keeping its fleeting at-large hopes alive and the loser being out of bubblediscussion all together. Both teams have only won three games against Big 12 foes, so time is running out.
The Aggies have lost two games in a row and still have to be kicking themselves for blowing a nine-point lead in the final 6 1/2 minutes of a 77-71 loss atOklahoma on Feb. 4. A&M has owned Baylor recently, winning eight of the last nine games in the series, including an 84-73 victory on Jan. 14. The Bearshave lost six games in a row, including a 78-63 loss to Oklahoma on Wednesday night. Baylor has a couple of good nonconference victories (Arizona State andProvidence), but it has to start beating some of the Big 12's best teams to have any chance.
Sunday
Michigan at Northwestern
The Wildcats are close to being done after blowing a 14-point lead in the final five minutes against Illinois on Thursday, which came on the heels of a 56-51loss at Iowa. With a 4-7 mark in Big Ten play, NU's home game against the Wolverines is its last chance to at least get in the discussion.Northwestern's RPI is still hovering around the top 60, and it has a few solid victories (Michigan St. on the road and home against Florida State,Minnesota and Wisconsin). But the Wildcats are only 5-7 in their last 12 games, and 2-6 on the road.
The Wolverines are also in a precarious situation after losing seven of their last nine games, including a 54-42 loss to Michigan State at home on Tuesday.Michigan has victories over Duke, Illinois and UCLA, but that hat trick will only carry it so far.
USC at Arizona State
The Sun Devils all but locked up an at-large spot by beating UCLA 74-67 at home on Thursday night. Arizona State is 8-4 against RPI top-100 teams, includingtwo victories over the Bruins. The Trojans certainly need this game more, after losing a close one at Arizona on Thursday. USC is only 2-5 against RPI top-50opponents and 2-5 on the road.
USC beat Arizona State 61-49 in Los Angeles on Jan. 15. The Trojans held forward James Harden to a career-low four points, as the sophomore missed all eight of his field-goalattempts and went 4-for-7 from the foul line.
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Oh, Jim.
dude can't hold Emeka's jock collegiate wise.
Cuse fans should not worry about tomorrow. Trust me.
I'm not
College Gameday needs to come to Syracuse once before I graduate. They always go to the same places over and over.
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[h2]LanceDrops 46 in Semis; Will Visit Kansas
Posted on Feb 12, 2009 3:54 pm[/h2]
Lance Stephenson is on a mission.
The 6-foot-5 Stephenson dropped 46 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists as Lincoln downed Transit Tech 91-67 Thursday in the Brooklyn Borough semifinals.
Maryland-bound forward James Padgett added 14 points and 8 rebounds and St. Francis commit Darwin "Buddha" Ellistallied 10 points and 12 assists.
Lincoln (15-
will face Thomas Jefferson, a 70-62 winner over Boys Girls, in Sunday's 7 p.m. championship game at Long Island University.
Stephenson has now scored 96 points in his last two games, including a 50-point outburst Tuesday against FDR in front of Maryland coach GaryWilliams. Ironically, Williams is facing increasingscrutiny for his recruiting failures.
Stephenson will make an official visit to Kansas for the Jayhawks' Feb. 21 game with Nebraska, according to two sources close to the situation.
"Yes," one source said.
The 6-foot-5 Stephenson is the No. 1 player in the Class of 2009 according to Hoop Scoop and No. 9 according to Rivals.
Kansas head coach Bill Self attended Lincoln's ESPN game with Duncanville (Texas) earlier this year and sat courtside.
Self and Kansas assistant Joe Dooley also had an in-home visit with the Stephensons last fall and tried to impress upon Stephenson that hecould help the Jayhawks if he committed to being coached.
"We definitely plan to visit Kansas," Lance Stephenson Sr. told mepreviously. "Coach Self talked about how secluded it is, and how the college rules the town."
Stephenson now says St. John's, Kansas, Maryland and USC are at the top of his list and recently told me he could announce after the PSAL championshipat Madison Square Garden on March 21, assuming Lincoln makes it that far.
"Hopefully when I win the city championship - hopefully we get there - I'll name right after that," Stephenson said last week. The Railsplitters arethe three-time defending PSAL AA champions.
The Railsplitters have a busy weekend ahead, potentially with four games in four days, beginning with today's tilt against Transit Tech.
On Friday Lincoln meets Dexter Strickland and St. Patrick in the Nike Super 6 at Fordham, a game that will be televised on ESPN2. OnSaturday Lincoln faces Westchester (Ca.) in the Primetime Shootout.
The PSAL playoffs don't begin until Feb. 24, meaning Stephenson would have a window to take the visit.
Posted on Feb 12, 2009 3:54 pm[/h2]
Lance Stephenson is on a mission.The 6-foot-5 Stephenson dropped 46 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists as Lincoln downed Transit Tech 91-67 Thursday in the Brooklyn Borough semifinals.
Maryland-bound forward James Padgett added 14 points and 8 rebounds and St. Francis commit Darwin "Buddha" Ellistallied 10 points and 12 assists.
Lincoln (15-
Stephenson has now scored 96 points in his last two games, including a 50-point outburst Tuesday against FDR in front of Maryland coach GaryWilliams. Ironically, Williams is facing increasingscrutiny for his recruiting failures.
Stephenson will make an official visit to Kansas for the Jayhawks' Feb. 21 game with Nebraska, according to two sources close to the situation.
"Yes," one source said.
The 6-foot-5 Stephenson is the No. 1 player in the Class of 2009 according to Hoop Scoop and No. 9 according to Rivals.
Kansas head coach Bill Self attended Lincoln's ESPN game with Duncanville (Texas) earlier this year and sat courtside.
Self and Kansas assistant Joe Dooley also had an in-home visit with the Stephensons last fall and tried to impress upon Stephenson that hecould help the Jayhawks if he committed to being coached.
"We definitely plan to visit Kansas," Lance Stephenson Sr. told mepreviously. "Coach Self talked about how secluded it is, and how the college rules the town."
Stephenson now says St. John's, Kansas, Maryland and USC are at the top of his list and recently told me he could announce after the PSAL championshipat Madison Square Garden on March 21, assuming Lincoln makes it that far.
"Hopefully when I win the city championship - hopefully we get there - I'll name right after that," Stephenson said last week. The Railsplitters arethe three-time defending PSAL AA champions.
The Railsplitters have a busy weekend ahead, potentially with four games in four days, beginning with today's tilt against Transit Tech.
On Friday Lincoln meets Dexter Strickland and St. Patrick in the Nike Super 6 at Fordham, a game that will be televised on ESPN2. OnSaturday Lincoln faces Westchester (Ca.) in the Primetime Shootout.
The PSAL playoffs don't begin until Feb. 24, meaning Stephenson would have a window to take the visit.
