Alabama vs. Vanderbilt in SEC Showdown
January 19, 2012
Having just 4 losses through 17 games is generally considered a solid start to the college basketball season, but both the Alabama Crimson Tide and Vanderbilt Commodores have under-achieved based on college basketball experts expectations. Prior to the start of the year Vandy was ranked 7th in the country due to their returning talent and the success they had last season. Bama was ranked 19th in the pre-season poll, and was projected to give the Commodores and Florida Gators a run for their money...
Huskies host Bearcats in Big East Battle
January 18, 2012
The Cincinnati Bearcats are on a mission to prove their worth in the highly touted Big East Conference. They may not be getting any love as they are 14-4 and second in the conference with a 4-1 record, but they are a solid win away from cracking the top-25, and becoming a contender in the eyes of NCAA basketball experts. Wednesday will be their best chance to get to the next level as they take on the Connecticut Huskies in what will be hard fought battle. Despite struggling slightly in conference...
Wolverines host Spartans in Battle of Michigan
January 17, 2012
The Michigan Wolverines and Michigan St Spartans may both be ranked in the top 20 in the country, but if you look at these teams statistically you’ll see that they’re worlds apart. NCAA basketball handicappers have the Spartans listed as favorites for this one despite the fact that they are on the road against the 19th ranked team in the country. On paper this should be a blowout, but that’s why they play the game. Being ranked outside of the top 125 in assist, rebounds and points per game...
Kansas vs. Baylor in Battle of Big-12 Unbeatens
January 16, 2012
The remaining two undefeated teams in the Big-12 will go head to head Monday in what should be a highly contested battle. The Baylor Bears have an unblemished record, and are coming off of a 41 point win over Oklahoma St in which they put up 106 points. However, despite the fact that they’ve beaten 2 ranked teams this season, they have yet to be truly tested. Monday’s match-up with the Kansas Jayhawks will be far more than just a test, it will be an all-out war that college basketball handicappers...
Duke host Virginia in Top-25 ACC Showdown
January 12, 2012
The Virginia Cavaliers may be 14-1 and ranked 17th in the country, but most college football experts feel as though they’ve been doing it with “smoke and mirrors”. A combination of a soft schedule, and several close wins have propelled this Cavaliers squad to unexpected levels, but they will be quickly brought back to reality if they can’t increase their level of play over the second half of the year. It all starts Thursday as Virginia faces their toughest challenge of the season with a trip...
Alabama hosts LSU in SEC Basketball Showdown
January 11, 2012
Just two days after the college football National Championship, the Alabama Crimson Tide and LSU Tigers will meet again. This time it will be on the hard wood. Both the Tigers and Tide are off to fast starts, and have far exceeded most college basketball experts predictions from the pre-season. Normally this would be just another SEC conference battle, but this one will mean a whole lot more as these teams try to validate their dominance over each other in general with a win Wednesday night. Alabama...
Big Ten Battle: Indiana hosts Michigan
January 5, 2012
Two of the biggest surprise teams in college basketball this season are not only in the same conference, but they’ll be going head to head Thursday night in what should be highly competitive match-up. The Michigan Wolverines were ranked 18th by NCAA basketball experts prior to the start of the season, and they haven’t disappointed. Losses to Duke and a much improved Virginia Cavaliers team are the only blips on the radar for this seasons Michigan team, but they will need to play at their best...
Baylor and W. Virginia in Battle of Big Men
December 23, 2011
It’s easy to get lost in the dynamic Big East conference, and that’s exactly what has happened to the West Virginia Mountaineers. Despite having a solid 9-2 record with losses to Kent St and a ranked Mississippi St team, the Mountaineers are not only not ranked, but they are the 9th best team in their conference. College basketball experts know all too well that any team in the “Big Beast” has the potential to go all the way and win the National Championship just like UCONN did a year ago. The...
Cal takes on Lillard and Weber St Friday
December 16, 2011
The California Golden Bears are starting to turn some heads in the Pac-12 conference. An 8-2 start shows that this team is further along than college basketball experts had anticipated, and that they may have a legitimate chance at challenging the Stanford Cardinal for the conference Championship. Cal has taken down some solid teams thus far, but they’d better be ready for the high-flying Weber St Wildcats offense Friday night. Cal finished the 2010-11 season with a lackluster 17-14 record and...
Tennessee in need of win against Chaleston Wednesday
December 14, 2011
The Tennessee Volunteers basketball program has been amongst the best in the SEC for years. Despite a 3-5 start to the 2011-12 season, they will be a serious contender in conference play, and have the potential to make a run in the tournament. College basketball handicappers don’t care too much about potential, and have listed the Vols as 3.5 point underdogs to the Charleston Cougars in Wednesday’s match-up. Charleston has made a name for themselves as a small school powerhouse with the potential...
