For the first time since 2005, when North Carolina defeated Illinois, we have a national championship game that actually features the two best teams in college basketball of that respective season. Gonzaga was ranked #1 wire to wire this season, with Baylor #2 in the polls most of the time. The Bulldogs and Bears were pretty much on an elevated plain, above the rest of the … [Read more...] about Gonzaga vs. Baylor a Rare, True Championship Matchup of #1 vs #2
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Michigan State vs. Gonzaga: A Newly Built Basketball Battle
Spokane, Washington plays host to a game that’s gotten more and more hype over the years, and the battle between Gonzaga and Michigan State in basketball brings a little Midwest swag to the Northwest. … [Read more...] about Michigan State vs. Gonzaga: A Newly Built Basketball Battle
Illini Upset #18 Gonzaga; Illinois is Better than You Think
Even when Illinois is having a down year, or a "rebuilding year," they still get at least one win in over a ranked team. In 1998-99 and 2007-08 (two college basketball seasons that saw Illinois break the school record for losses) they still beat a couple ranked teams- even if it didn't happen until the Big Ten Tournament. It's a hallmark of where Illinois is as a program, … [Read more...] about Illini Upset #18 Gonzaga; Illinois is Better than You Think
Bucks Draft Report: Scheyer highlights workout of second rounders
The second of three days worth of Milwaukee Bucks prospect workouts featured what scouting director Billy McKinney called "a group of very solid second round players." By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Bucks Draft Report: Scheyer highlights workout of second rounders