by DBR, July 2nd, 2009
After a slow start, the U.S. put a hurting on Iran, winning 106-55 in the FIBA under-19 world championship.
. Seth Curry had 12 points for the U.S.
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by DBR, July 2nd, 2009
Here’s a small bit on Harrison Barnes and whittling his list down.
Posted in Recruiting
by DBR, July 2nd, 2009
We understand that Pat Forde is ranking the hot rivalries right now, but come on - when is Duke-UNC not hot? If he thinks things are slowing down, he should swing by and take a seat and see for himself.
As far as Kentucky and Louisville goes, it should be good, but remember these guys [...]
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by DBR, July 2nd, 2009
Three articles from our pals at ACCSports.com - the first is Al Featherston ranking the teams of the decade (and conference as well), and then two of three parts of an interview with former ACC Commissioner Gene Corrigan.
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by DBR, July 2nd, 2009
USAToday has an article up on Coach K’s comments about not going to the Lakers, praising him for staying in college basketball where, they say (and we agree) he belongs. However, we disagree with the notion that he couldn’t succeed in the pros. The essence of what he does is to communicate and lead.
There’s no [...]
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by DBR, July 2nd, 2009
Here’s another article about Coach K’s press conference Wednesday where he voiced significant optimism about the coming season. A lot of fans seem to have lost hope when Elliot Williams left, but Duke has an experienced team with a lot of versatility, and a coach who has been at his best when his coaching [...]
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by DBR, July 2nd, 2009
We’ve been really fortunate to have known Robin Harris since the mid-80s and she’s always been the best sort of person. So we were very excited to hear earlier this spring that she was going to become the commissioner of the Ivy League although they call the position the Executive Director of The Council of [...]
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by DBR, July 2nd, 2009
Gary Williams was on a radio show in D.C. and apparently took
some big whacks at John Calipari. Calipari’s not named here, but it’s pretty clear who he’s talking about. The Post even provides a link.
Speaking of Maryland, Greivis Vasquez is predicting that Maryland will win the regular season and the ACC Tournament. Confidence is [...]
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by DBR, July 1st, 2009
Andre Dawkins said he he was looking for a nickname, and you guys have sent in some good ones. We’ll put them together, possibly tomorrow, and see what everyone thinks. Anyone else have a nominee?
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by DBR, July 1st, 2009
…Lamont Jones has committed, over the course of his high school career, to four different schools. He appears to be set on Arizona, finally, after bailing (understandably) on USC.
Almost as funny is the picture of a bug-eyed Sean Miller. He looks like someone just called him Flounder.
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