You know when Clark Kent enters the phone booth looking like a nerd, and pops out seconds later in his kick ass Superman costume? Well the world witnessed such a feat on Fox Sports last night as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz. Mavs Rookie Jae Crowder runs to the scorers table, goes to [...]
March 25, 2013
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Offbeat
The Denver Nuggets squeezed out another win Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings. But not before DeMarcus Cousins ended any self-esteem Nuggets big man Anthony Randolph had left, by crushing one right in his face. 6’11” big man against 6’11” big man. Cousins was that much bigger. Peep the replay: Here’s another look at the [...]
March 25, 2013
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Highlights
There wasn’t much doubt that the Miami Heat would keep their winning streak alive this weekend in their match against the lowly Charlotte Bobcats. But the 32 point victory could have just as easily been 50 points had the Miami Heat put the pedal to the metal the entire game. Lebron and company were spectacular. [...]
March 24, 2013
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Offbeat
In surprisingly easy fashion, #4 seeded Michigan Wolverines crushed arguably the nation’s best defensive team VCU, beating the #5 seeded Rams 78-53. The victory for the Wolverines also ensures a spot in next weekend’s Sweet 16 Round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994, the final year that members of the legendary [...]
March 23, 2013
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NCAA
While a good percentage of basketball attention has shifted over to NCAA players, in April it will be the high school players chance to shine during the 2013 Jordan Brand Classic. There are a few All-American basketball games every year for the top high school hoopers but none carry the name of one of the [...]
March 22, 2013
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Kicks, PE Corner
You typically hear these types of stories during the Little League World Series. A kid will pose as a 12 year old when he’s really 15. Then it makes all the sense in the world why he’s 3 feet taller than everyone else. But you typically don’t hear this in collegiate athletics. Standout UCLA freshman, [...]
March 22, 2013
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NCAA
Sports are exciting and all, but sometimes things get put into perspective. Rick Adelman, coach of the T’Wolves, is dealing with a personal dilemma. His wife has been dealing with a medical condition that has had her hospitalized. Needless to say, Adelman is having a tough time focusing on basketball. To the point where he [...]
March 22, 2013
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Rumors
Carmelo Anthony doesn’t dunk anymore because, well, he apparently doesn’t have to. Or so he says. Per Chris Herring of The Wall Street Journal, less than two percent of Melo’s points come off dunks (a career low), and he’s okay with that: Anthony’s dunk marked just his 19th slam of the season. His 21 dunk [...]
March 22, 2013
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Blogs
The Tourney is finally here. With the field somewhat wide open this year, this should be an interesting 3 weeks. Based on the uncertainty, Kevin Burke has an interesting Final Four. He also discusses the state of Kentucky basketball given their NIT bid, and LeBron’s dunk on Jason Terry for good measure. If you often [...]
March 22, 2013
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Podcast
As great of a ball player as he was, Michael Jordan has been nothing short of a front office executive disaster. Last season, his Bobcats finished with the worst winning percentage in NBA history. And they’re not doing too much better this year. Despite routinely having a pick in the lottery, the Bobcats never seem [...]
March 22, 2013
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Rumors