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NBA Lockout: Kemba Walker, Other Rookies Continue the Waiting Game

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Kemba Walker knows what it feels like to be a lottery pick in the NBA Draft. To play a game, or even sign a contract? He hasn't had the chance to go through those opportunities yet as the world sits and waits for the NBA to end its lockout. Walker says ...

Charles Barkley: “I hate young kids coming to the NBA, because that’s not what the draft is for.”

Monday, June 27th, 2011

You don't think we'd let the 2011 NBA Draft come and go without checking in with Charles Barkley to see what he had to say did you? Of course not. Sir Charles is typically pure gold in his reactions and assessment to the NBA's major developments, and not just because ...

As 2011 NBA Draft Inches Closer, Kemba Walker Continues to Fly Somewhat Under the Radar Despite Championship Pedigree

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Most of the talk surrounding the 2011 NBA Draft revolves around who will be the number one pick.  Will it be Arizona's Derrick Williams or Duke's Kyrie Irving? Derrick Williams was a flat out stud in the NCAA tournament, while Kyrie Irving was hurt for most of the season in ...

Connecticut Completes Unfathomable Postseason Run With National Championship

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

When it came to the postseason, just about every step that Connecticut made took most people by surprise. Sure, they had a Player of the Year candidate in Kemba Walker and could make some noise in the Big East tournament, but they weren't supposed to win it all. When the Huskies ...

Shabazz Napier “The speech that Coach [Calhoun] made at halftime before the second half that just pushed us to the limit.”

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

It sure wasn't the prettiest National Championship game played for the Men's Division I NCAA title and it might have even been the ugliest game ever played on the sports biggest stage, but the UConn Huskies took home their third title in the school's history. Jim Calhoun became the oldest ...

Seth Davis Sees Connecticut Cutting the Nets Down

Monday, April 4th, 2011

The NCAA Tournament started with 68 teams and now it’s down to just two. Butler and Connecticut will play for College Basketball’s greatest prize. As for Butler, it has been an extremely impressive run through the tournament for a second straight year. For the Bulldogs, it’s been a tourney filled with ...

Further From Home, But In The Same Position, Butler Plays For National Championship Tonight

Monday, April 4th, 2011

One year ago, the Butler Bulldogs were in this exact same spot. OK, maybe not exactly. Last year they played Duke in the national championship just a few miles down the road from their campus. Still, tonight, surprisingly, they'll play for the title again halfway across the country in Houston. I'll ...

Calhoun and Calipari, No Love Lost Between The Two

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

It has been a really tough season for Jim Calhoun. Not only has he dealt with losses in his family, but of course everyone knows about the punishment that he will receive next year for recruiting violations. However, through it all Calhoun has overcome the adversity and has his team ...

Kentucky Coach John Calipari: “We Lost Seven Players, Significant Players. And Guess What? We’re Fine”

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

The Kentucky Wildcats were never supposed to be in this position. Okay maybe that's not true. Kentucky was supposed to be Final Four bound. A year ago. Not now. Kentucky was a No. 1 seed in last year's Big Dance thanks to a team chock full of talented players that ...

Jim Calhoun: “We are on to the Sweet 16 to face a real, real good San Diego State team.”

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Connecticut and San Diego State open up the round of 16 play in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, with each looking for a win and a berth into the Elite 8 of the West Region.  The Huskies are coming off of a solid victory against Big East conference foe, Cincinnati, ...