The Kansas Jayhawks were supposed to be the unstoppable beast heading into the NCAA Tournament and practically every expert’s pick to bring home the championship. Instead, KU was upset in the second round by Northern Iowa and saw their title hopes vanish quicker than Bruce Pearl’s recruiting ethics in the past couple of months. Despite losing three starters, the Jayhawks … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #7 Kansas Jayhawks
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99 in 99: #20 Butler Bulldogs
The Hoosiers analogy was used about 37.4 million times during the NCAA Tournament, but what a story it was. Mid-major Butler making a run to the National Championship in their home city and coming inches away from a half-court heave of walking away with the title. With a solid core returning from last season, Brad Stevens is ready to prove that last year was no fluke for the … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #20 Butler Bulldogs
99 in 99: #21 Virginia Tech Hokies
For just the third time in school history, the Virginia Tech Hokies are ranked in the pre-season Top 25. But in classic coach speak, pre-season rankings do not mean a thing for this group. Everything will be a disappointment if VA Tech does not reach the NCAA Tournament. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” breaks down the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #21 Virginia Tech Hokies
99 in 99: #31 North Carolina State Wolfpack
Am I the only who hears “The Wolfpack” and is now immediately drawn to the roof speech in The Hangover? Anyway, this much is for sure; N.C. State will not be a one man Wolfpack as they return some talent while welcoming in a freshman class filled with a ton of hype. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days breaks down the 72 power conference teams and … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #31 North Carolina State Wolfpack
99 in 99: #60 Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa wore Cinderella’s slipper in the 2010 NCAA Tournament, knocking off top-seeded Kansas in the second round and busting most people’s brackets. Do not expect a repeat performance from the Panthers this season. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 mid-majors. Our countdown will lead right up to the start … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #60 Northern Iowa Panthers
99 in 99: #67 UTEP Miners
UTEP reminded us in 2009-2010 that there are more teams than just Memphis in Conference USA. The Miners became the first non-Tiger team to capture the conference crown in five years and also snapped Memphis’ 64-game league win streak. A repeat performance this year might be asking for too much though. The Sports Bank’s 99 in 99 ranks the 72 power conference college … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #67 UTEP Miners
99 in 99: #93 Oregon State Beavers
A sign that college basketball season is getting closer; ESPN released the schedule for their 24-hour hoops marathon. Yeah, I know college football still doesn’t start for a couple weeks, but screw it! The Pac-10 was in disarray last season. Included in that mess was Oregon State. Our preview of 99 college basketball teams in 99 days continues with the Beavers. If you … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #93 Oregon State Beavers
99 in 99: #97 Iowa State Cyclones
It is day three of our "99 in 99" series previewing a college basketball team every day leading up to the start of the season. I know what you are thinking, it is WAY too early for this isn't it? SHUSH! It is never too early to start talking college basketball especially you are as big a nerd as I am. I promise I have nothing against the people or state of Iowa. I have … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #97 Iowa State Cyclones
99 in 99: #99 Iowa Hawkeyes
The college football season is right around the corner as camps are opening all across the country. So what better time to start our team-by-team college basketball previews. Yes, college BASKETBALL. The season is still well over three months from tipping off but I have a Brett Favre-sized itch and dammit, I am going to scratch it. For the next 99 days, I will rank the … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #99 Iowa Hawkeyes