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 #27 UCLA Bruins: College Basketball 111 in 111
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Will Michigan State Turn it On Again this March Madness?
They call Tom Izzo "Mr. March" for a reason. And the numbers give creedence to that. Here's what the Michigan State Spartans have accomplished lately: 9 wins as a lower seed since 2003 (most in college basketball) 66-27 in March/April since 1999 35 NCAA Tournament wins since 1998, second most in the nation The 15 years Izzo era in East Lansing has seen 9 sweet … [Read more...] about Will Michigan State Turn it On Again this March Madness?
99 in 99: #54 UCLA Bruins
It is hard to believe that a coach who led his team to three straight Final Four appearances from 2006-2008 could already be on the hot seat. But after an incredibly disappointing 2009-2010 season, Ben Howland’s rear end might be heating up a little bit as UCLA looks to bounce back in the Pac-10. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” runs down the 72 power conference college … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #54 UCLA Bruins
