Before the calendar turns to 2020, Jim is here with one last 2019 edition of the weekly power rankings…
Read moreWeekend Wrap Up - 12/30/19 (Mid Major Edition)
A new decade approaches as college basketball shifts back into overdrive. We tee up the conference season, as three mid major conferences commenced league play over the weekend, as well as highlight some intriguing at large case studies.
Read morePre-Conference Bracketology
As we take a deep breath before diving into the deep abyss of conference season, Jim pauses to examine what his NCAA Tournament field looks like as of today, with some thoughts on the matchups that resulted…
Read moreBraggin' Rights: Mizzou v. Illinois
Mizzou and Illinois met for the 49th time in St. Louis. Ky recaps the game and looks ahead at both team’s tourney hopes.
Read moreCBS Sports Classic Takeaways
For the second year in a row, the Weave infiltrated the CBS Sports Classic, and Jim is here with some takeaways on each squad that participated - yes, even UCLA…
Read moreThree Up / Three Down Vol. 2
In the second installment of Three Up / Three Down, Ky shines a light on Nebraska, Northern Iowa, and Providence, among others.
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Week 5
The game of musical chairs at the top of the sport continues, with the Jayhaws settling into the top spot for the week. This week’s Rankings are Christmas-themed, and Jim plays the role of Santa by giving out a theoretical gift to each Top 12 team (plus the Mid-Major Five)…
Read moreA Change in "Illignment"
Illinois claimed a massive win for the program on Wednesday night. Shockingly, the victory was fueled by a revamped defensive philosophy that’s emphasizing the best parts of the roster…
Read moreThree Up / Three Down
In this brand new column, Ky takes a look at three teams on the rise and three teams on the demise.
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Week 4
Another tumultuous week, another new #1 team - both in the regular rankings and the mid-major five. Dive in deep with us…
Read moreWeekend Wrap Up - 12/9/19
The weekend cometh and goeth. Matt recaps it all (well, some of it) in disjointed, incoherent fashion.
Read moreDePaul v. Texas Tech
DePaul shocked the world and improved its record to 9-0. The Blue Demons look to be in prime position to crash their first Dance since 2004.
Read moreMidweek Mashup: November Rewind
November served up a full course meal of college hoops content, thanks to Feast Week’s hearty slate of games. When it comes to CBB consumption, gluttony is good, so digest the month that was in Matt’s midweek mashup.
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Week 3
The top of the college basketball world is a mess after Feast Week, and here’s Jim’s best effort to sort through the wreckage…
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