Ky zooms in on the successes of Alcorn State, Merrimack, and Colorado State and the struggles of Purdue, UMass, and Kent State
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: 2020 Week 3
A day late but definitely not a dollar short - here’s Jim’s weekly column, and yes, he finally conceded that Baylor should sit atop the rankings…
Read moreThree Up / Three Down Vol. 4
In the 4th edition of 3U/3D, Ky takes a peek at UCLA, Minnesota, Xavier, Missouri State, Montana, and Chattanooga.
Read moreThe B1G Comforts of Home
Plenty of hubbub has been made about the Big Ten’s home record, and rightfully so. But how has that home court edge affected the gambling market so far this year?
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: 2020 Week 2
Jim’s weekly check-in on the top tier of college basketball, both nationally and in the mid-major realm, debates the purpose of polls/rankings, stubbornly keeps two undefeateds out of the top five, and waves goodbye to the Big Ten…
Read moreMid Major Reinforcements
For a select few mid major programs, New Year’s resolutions hinge on some timely reinforcements. We highlight a dozen critical cogs recently infused into the mix.
Read moreThree Up / Three Down Vol. 3
In the third edition of Three Up / Three Down, Ky gives claps to Wisconsin, Little Rock, and BYU and slaps to South Dakota, Oklahoma State, and Iona.
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: 2020 Week 1
A tumultuous first week of conference play jumbled up the Rankings, with the top spot changing hands and a familiar face in the Big Ten re-emerging as a clear national threat…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings: New Year Edition
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.
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