Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #14 Arizona Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111
Nick Johnson
#16 Arizona Wildcats Stunned By Division II Seattle Pacific
Imagine my pleasant surprise when I saw on Twitter that Arizona's exhibition game was being televised Thursday evening. Imagine my shock when I watched the Wildcats lose to Division II Seattle Pacific, 69-68. Welcome to the 2011-2012 college basketball season! … [Read more...] about #16 Arizona Wildcats Stunned By Division II Seattle Pacific
Thursday’s Three Stars: Saad Shines But Staal and Penguins Get Last Laugh
The Chicago Blackhawks skated into Pittsburgh on Thursday night looking to end a streak of seven consecutive road preseason losses, but unfortunately for them, Jordan Staal and the Penguins had other ideas. Staal scored twice, and Matt Cooke and Tyler Kennedy also added goals as the Pens pulled away late and beat the Hawks 4-1. Michael Frolik picked up the lone tally for the … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Three Stars: Saad Shines But Staal and Penguins Get Last Laugh