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Kentucky Fends Off Late Kansas Rally, Cuts Down The Nets 0

postedApril 3, 2012 by Mark Travis, Founder

What transpired at the Superdome last night was the perfect way for one of the best college basketball teams of the decade to go out. Over the past few years John Calipari has had several immensely talented teams at the … Continue reading →

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Life In The Fast Lane 0

postedDecember 11, 2011 by Ed Isaacson, Columnist

One month into the new college basketball season and plenty of teams, some expected, some not, have gotten off to fast starts. While a winning streak to start the season can be important in helping teams gel and build momentum, … Continue reading →

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Barnes Comes Up Small In Big Game Against Kentucky 0

postedDecember 3, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

As a high school senior, Harrison Barnes wowed NBA scouts while playing for Team USA at the 2010 Nike Hoop Summit. Not only were his physical tools impressive (six-foot-eight, 210 pounds) but his poised was far better than you will … Continue reading →

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My 2011 NBA Mock Draft 0

postedJune 22, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

The following mock draft is not based on what I think will happen but rather what I think each team should do with their picks during the lottery. Enjoy. 1st Pick, 1st Round – Cleveland Cavaliers – Derrick Williams, Forward, … Continue reading →

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Can Kemba Carry Connecticut To A Title? 0

postedApril 4, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

As each round goes by in the 2011 NCAA Tournament, it’s becoming more and more obvious that if you have just one great player at the college level, you can win the national championship. I know this is not a … Continue reading →

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VCU, Smart Shaka-ing The World 0

postedMarch 28, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

By now you know the tale of the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams. On selection Sunday, the Rams were chosen as an #11 seed that would take on the USC Trojans in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament in what … Continue reading →

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My Elite Eight Picks – Day 1 0

postedMarch 26, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

My bracket has climbed into the 99th percentile thanks to VCU making it into the Elite Eight at the hands of the Florida State Seminoles yesterday. I went three for four on my picks in the Sweet Sixteen on Day … Continue reading →

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Derrick Williams Lifts Arizona Over Duke 0

postedMarch 25, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

In an upset that I called in my Sweet Sixteen picks post, the Arizona Wildcats took down the Duke Blue Devils to advance to the Elite Eight. Though I had Arizona winning, I didn’t envision a 93-77 blowout, which is … Continue reading →

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My Sweet Sixteen Picks – Day 1 0

postedMarch 24, 2011 by Mark Travis, Founder

My bracket is doing pretty well right now. I’m in fourth place in my major pool and I’ve got all four of my Final Four teams still alive. I predicted Pittsburgh’s exit, I called Texas’ demise and I even correctly … Continue reading →

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