The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. The Detroit Pistons are still suffering from some recent poor financial decisions made by general manager Joe Dumars that has held back the … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons unlikely to break playoff drought
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2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight
It is an annual tradition here during the NBA All-Star break to re-do the NBA Draft lottery from the previous year. The Sports Bank’s NBA Draft Nerd, David Kay and Peter Christian will alternate re-drafting the top fourteen picks in the 2011 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season. They will factor in how … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight
Detroit Pistons in a bit of a holding pattern this off-season
The one time Eastern Conference power Detroit Pistons missed out on the post-season for a third straight season. Coincidentally enough, that streak started when general manager Joe Dumars wasted his abundant cap space by overpaying Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva to long-term deals. The franchise is still in recovery mode from those signings and doesn’t figure to make any … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons in a bit of a holding pattern this off-season
Blue Bowl: Kentucky Downs North Carolina in Classic Tilt
After an early season loaded with various tournaments and invitationals, the Kentucky Wildcats came into Saturday's battle with the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena looking to make a big statement on the national stage. Behind a 17 point and 11 rebound effort from Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, the Cats managed to squeak by the Tar Heels 73-72, running John Calipari's record to … [Read more...] about Blue Bowl: Kentucky Downs North Carolina in Classic Tilt
Is Kentucky’s Brandon Knight Really Worth 3rd Pick in NBA Draft?
It has been well publicized that the 2011 NBA Draft is bad; historically bad like Dana Carvey's movie Master of Disguise. And while Kentucky freshman point guard Brandon Knight had a great freshman season, it is hard to hard to believe that he is worthy of being the third overall pick by the Utah Jazz like many mock drafts are projecting. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Is Kentucky’s Brandon Knight Really Worth 3rd Pick in NBA Draft?
This Kentucky (and Calipari) Team is Different
There is one huge thing missing from Kentucky coach John Calipari’s coaching resume: a national championship. Kentucky Wildcat fans have seen this similar storyline- a freshman point guard leading a John Calipari team deep into the tournament and falling short at the end. It happened at Memphis with superstars Derrick Rose (he’s only the NBA MVP this year) and Tyreke Evans … [Read more...] about This Kentucky (and Calipari) Team is Different
Ohio State Upset in Sweet 16 for Second Straight Year
For the second straight year, the Buckeyes advanced to the Sweet 16, only to be upset by an SEC team. Last year it was Tennessee who knocked them out, this year it was Kentucky, beating the Buckeyes 62-60. By: Justin Mertes-Mistretta … [Read more...] about Ohio State Upset in Sweet 16 for Second Straight Year
NCAA Tournament East Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown
My hands still sting from all the loud clapping I did during Marquette's third round victory against Syracuse. As winnable as their first two games were, reality sets in a bit as the Golden Eagles have a mountain to climb if they want to complete an improbable run to the Final Four. Ohio State, North Carolina, and Kentucky are all powerhouse programs loaded with NBA talent. … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament East Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown