As conference play starts to heat up, we take this light Friday slate to look at the projected NCAA Field. Ky and Jim both tackled the task, each independently creating a bracket…two-for-one!
Read moreIt's (S)Party Time
One powerhouse in the Great Lakes State is undefeated, by Michigan’s rival to the northwest has been mighty impressive this year, too. Cassius Winston has shown he’s an elite player - can he lead Michigan State on a title run?
Read moreState of the WCC
The WCC is the best it’s ever been. Heading into conference play, we take a look at each squad’s current Tourney outlook.
Read moreWeekend Wrap-up
150 games are too many to keep track of…
The NFL playoffs were on….
These are not acceptable excuses for losing sight of what really matters - come along with the Weave as we reflect on the wild weekend that was in college hoops.
Read moreLopsided Lovelies 2019
Not all teams are created equal - and not all teams perform equally on both sides of the ball. In this article, we shine the magnifying glass over the most lopsided squads in the country this season and the past ten years.
Read moreRunaway Jackrabbits
The Weave took a dip into mid-major hoops, covering the South Dakota State @ Western Illinois game Friday evening. The Jackrabbits left no doubt who the Summit favorite is this year.
Read moreDefining Duke's Dominance
Herein, we compare this year’s rendition of the big bad Blue Devils with some of college basketball’s most dominant teams of the past decade to put into perspective just how dominant Duke has been this season…
Read moreA Day at the CBS Sports Classic
Jim had the incredible opportunity to cover the CBS Sports Classic this past Saturday - a double-header between UCLA/Ohio St. and Kentucky/North Carolina. What was it like being in the “official” media? And of course, he had some thoughts on both games…
Read moreBonus Peek at Futures: Conference Tournaments
In a bonus edition of Jim’s look at the college hoops futures market, he dives into the just-released Conference Tournament odds at Caesars, hoping to find a winner or six to cash in on Selection Sunday…
Read moreEarly Alerts: Teams in Trouble
It’s still early in the college basketball season, but several teams expected to make the NCAA Tournament are running out of chances to prove themselves in the nonconference. How much trouble are they in, looking all the way ahead to March?
Read moreFreshman Focus: The Mid-Major Microscope
While the masses drool over Duke’s Fantastic 4 freshmen, we show love for the other baby ballers out there making waves among the mid-major landscape.
Read moreBracketology - One Month In - 12/7/18
We’ve got one full month of results, which means it’s time to overreact and predict the NCAA Tournament field!
Read moreNew Coach, New Pace
Can we find any edge betting totals on teams playing significantly faster or slower than last year? The obvious answer is yes, but how do we identify those teams early? The answer is on the sidelines…
Read moreU Oughta Know Utah State
Utah State is one of the hottest (and most surprising) teams in the country this season. Ky breaks down the key drivers to the Aggies’ success thus far.
Read moreOregon's Issues (Plus A Few Bonus Ramblings)
Oregon was supposed to be the Pac-12’s best chance at a Final Four contender. Instead, they’ve already lost to a middling Big Ten team and at home to a SWAC team. So what’s wrong? How easily can the Ducks be fixed?
Read moreAgainst-the-Spread Darlings & Duds: November Recap
Need to beef up your bankroll? Get smart on which squads are trending up and down in the college basketball handicapping market…
Read moreRoot's Ramblings - Thoughts from Feast Week, Part 1
Welcome to Root’s Ramblings, where Jim lazily makes up a gimmicky column name to give him an excuse to discuss multiple teams/games in brief (and in his briefs)…
Read moreCBB Power Rankings: Turkey Week Edition
With two weeks of action now in the books, one of the Weavers walks the treacherous tightrope of ranking all 353 teams top-to-bottom
Read moreEthan Happ and the Fan Rorschach Test
Can you appreciate the subtleties that make a player like Ethan Happ elite? Although he lacks the “en vogue” skills of superior athleticism and a silky jump shot, he is undeniably a star in college hoops, making his game an interesting gauge for the casual fan…
Read moreGeorgetown & Illinois: A Brief Look Back
The battle between Georgetown and Illinois on November 12th was one of the best we’ve seen thus far in the college basketball season. Ky looks into key factors for both teams and signs of good things to come.
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