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Julius Randle may be the next Zach Randolph

November 12, 2013 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

The college basketball season is barely breaking a sweat and Kentucky freshman Julius Randle has pushed his way into the conversation for college player of the year and the No. 1 selection in next year’s NBA draft. On a night when three of the five projected top picks in the 2014 draft were on display … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General Tagged: Julius Randle, Kentucky, Michigan State, Tom Izzo, zach randolph

Stevens could face rough road in Boston

July 4, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Boston Celtics dropped an atom bomb on the news wire Wednesday when the 17-time NBA champions hired Butler University coach Brad Stevens to succeed Doc Rivers as head coach. Apparently the Celtics didn’t learn their lesson. They did the exact same thing 16 years ago when they lured Rick Pitino out of Kentucky. How … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General, NBA Tagged: Boston Celtics, Brad Stevens, Butler, Dick Vitale

ONE MAN’S OPINION: Winners and losers in the 2013 NBA draft

June 27, 2013 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

The basketball world may have been shocked to see the Cleveland Browns (oops!) … I mean the Cavaliers use the No. 1 overall pick on Anthony Bennett, but back in March OneManFastBreak.net slotted the UNLV freshman forward as the top prospect in the draft. In case you’d like to check, click here. Even though there … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General, NBA Tagged: Alex Len, Anthony Bennett, Ben McLemore, Cody Zeller, Michael Carter-Williams, NBA Draft, Nerlens Noel, Otto Porter, steven adams, Victor Oladipo

‘Fab Five’ era is vastly overrated and overhyped

April 9, 2013 by Joel Huerto 3 Comments

The pregame festivities at the 2013 national championship game between Michigan and Louisville took a backseat to five guys who for some reason have been anointed as God’s gift to college basketball. Meet Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Ray Jackson, Jimmy King and — yes, most notably — Chris Webber, also known as “The Fab Five.” … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General Tagged: Chris Webber, Fab Five, jalen rose, Jimmy King, Juwan Howard, Michigan, Mitch Albom, Ray Jackson

Beilein’s coaching gaffes hurt Michigan

April 8, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Michigan head coach John Beilein has no one to blame but himself after his Wolverines lost to Louisville, 82-76, in the 2013 national championship game at the Georgia Dome. The game was an instant classic, as both teams went at each other like two prize fighters in Las Vegas. Michigan threw the first punch when … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General Tagged: John Beilein, Louisville, Michigan, Trey Burke

Aaron Gordon may be next Blake Griffin

April 3, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Aaron Gordon is one of the most talented high school players in North America, and he certainly didn’t disappoint at the 2013 McDonald’s All-American Game in Chicago. The 6-8, 205-pound forward from San Jose, Calif. (Archbishop Mitty High School) shined the brightest in a game that has become more of a glorified scrimmage than an … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General, High School Tagged: Aaron Gordon, Archbishop Mitty, Blake Griffin, Hoophall Classic, McDonald's All-American Game

Louisville’s Kevin Ware ‘in great spirits’

April 1, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Louisville guard Kevin Ware was up and walking on crutches Monday morning, and coach Rick Pitino said his player’s spirits have been boosted by the outpouring of support from friends and fans. Ware isn’t in any pain after a 2-hour surgery to repair a horrifying fracture in his right leg. ”He’s doing terrific, in great … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General Tagged: Kevin Ware, Louisville, Rick Pitino

DIRTY DOZEN: 12 best prospects in 2013 NBA draft

March 30, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Even though there is no clear-cut No. 1 overall choice in this year’s NBA draft pool there are still plenty of potential in this year’s crop who could turn out to be NBA gems. Teams who do their homework and look past deficiencies will be rewarded handsomely. Of course there will always be draft busts, … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General, NBA Tagged: Alex Len, Allen Crabbe, Anthony Bennett, Ben McLemore, C.J. McCollum, Cody Zeller, Nerlens Noel, Otto Porter Jr., Rudy Gobert, Tim Hardaway Jr., Trey Burke, Victor Oladipo

Howland falls victim to Wooden Curse

March 24, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The ghost of John Wooden strikes again as Ben Howland became the eighth victim of the curse that hovers around the UCLA men’s basketball program. Howland was fired as the basketball coach on Sunday despite taking the Bruins to three consecutive Final Fours from 2006-08 and winning four conference championships in 10 seasons. He had … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General Tagged: Ben Howland, Dan Guerrero, john wooden, UCLA basketball

Tournament gives Pac-12 cold shoulder

March 17, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

When it came time to pick the schools for the 2013 NCAA Tournament, the selection committee treated the Pacific 12 Conference like that high school friend who you really didn’t want to invite to your wedding but was forced to bring along and ended up stashing them all the way back in the room. Members … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, General Tagged: Larry Drew II, NCAA Tournament, Oregon Ducks, Pac-12, Shabazz Muhammad, UCLA Bruins
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