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Pistons Draft Pick Kyle Singler: no Regrets about Playing in Spain

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NBA talent Kyle Singler, the 33rd overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons, said he has no regret over his decision to spurn the Pistons to play professional basketball in Spain. The Real Madrid forward, selected by Detroit with the 3rd pick in the second round of the draft, is one of a handful of players who didn't return to America once the NBA lockout … [Read more...] about Pistons Draft Pick Kyle Singler: no Regrets about Playing in Spain

NCAA Tournament West Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown

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Kyrie Irving is back for Duke.  UConn keeps rolling.  San Diego State earns their chance to prove they belong with the big boys.  These are some of the headlines heading into the Sweet 16 of the West Regional.  There is a lot of NBA talent playing in Anaheim but can anyone knock off the defending champion Blue Devils?  Here is my breakdown. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament West Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown

North Carolina and Duke Fuel Up the Rivalry

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Rivalries. It’s what defines sports and in college basketball, there’s not one bigger than Duke and North Carolina. To each team, the other is the “Evil Empire”. That’s how it works. UNC dropped early games this season to teams like Minnesota and Vanderbilt. Harrison Barnes was looking more like Marvin Williams and less like Michael Jordan by the minute. On the other … [Read more...] about North Carolina and Duke Fuel Up the Rivalry

CBE Classic Preview: Marquette The Underdog

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The CBE Classic is the best of the 2010 pre-season college basketball tournaments and not just because my alma mater is involved.  You have two of the top three ranked teams in the country in Duke and Kansas State, the always dangerous Gonzaga, and a feisty Marquette team.  Here is a preview and my predictions for what will go down in Kansas City.  Check out David's in-depth … [Read more...] about CBE Classic Preview: Marquette The Underdog

Duke’s Kyle Singler undergoes Surgery

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Considered to be one of the best players in college basketball next year, Duke senior Kyle Singler underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday afternoon at the Duke University Medical Center . The procedure was performed by Dr. Dean Taylor and Singler is expected to make a full recovery before the start of practice on Oct. 15. “Kyle had some discomfort in his knee … [Read more...] about Duke’s Kyle Singler undergoes Surgery

Big 10 lands 5 Ballers on Team USA Select Roster

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Today, we learned the roster of the USA Basketball Select Team that will train against the National Team during its July 19-24 camp in Las Vegas. Five of the 20 collegians chosen for the Select Team are from the Big Ten:  William Buford (Ohio State), JaJuan Johnson (Purdue), Mike Tisdale (Illinois), Jon Leuer (Wisconsin), and John Shurna (Northwestern). These players will help … [Read more...] about Big 10 lands 5 Ballers on Team USA Select Roster

Kyle Singler returning makes Duke team to beat in ’11

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With star forward Kyle Singler now officially back for Duke next season, either the Blue Devils or the Michigan State Spartans will be the consensus #1 entering next season. To read the case for MSU go here. The biggest case of Duke? Read below: DURHAM, N.C. – Junior Kyle Singler announced on Monday his decision to remain at Duke University for his senior season in … [Read more...] about Kyle Singler returning makes Duke team to beat in ’11