NCAA Analysis
Diamonds In The Rough
While nothing about recruiting is certain, and while some coaches can overcome recruiting inadequacies, the numbers are fairly clear. When it comes to finding superstars and quality rotation players, the odds of success are much higher the more quality recruits a program brings in. Read more »
Winning The Summer: The Oregon Transfer Upgrade
It looked like Oregon wouldn't be able to build upon its outstanding 12-13 season until Dana Altman hit on several transfers to boost their projected offense from 101. to 106.8. Read more »
Notes From 2013 Adidas Nations
Jahlil Okafor, Kevon Looney and Stanley Johnson were the most impressive prospects of adidas Nations, but Theo Pinson, D'Angelo Russell, Myles Turner and Reid Travis were the ones to grind their way to the championship. Read more »
Star Ratings (In Depth)
Sometimes we see enough players fail to develop and wonder if the recruiting rankings really matter. And while a players potential is far from the only thing that matters, there is no question that a players work ethic and athleticism is on display at the high school level. Recruiting rankings matter, and not just for the Top 100. Read more »
Freshmen Playing Time Part 2
Given a sophomore and freshmen with equivalent stats, how much less will the freshmen play for each major conference coach? Read more »
Freshmen Playing Time Part 1
Which coaches are willing to give freshmen a chance and which coaches make freshmen ride the pine? Read more »
Reaction To ESPN's Draft Night Coverage
While the fans booing Adam Silver for the first time, Hakeem Olajuwon making a guest appearance, the hats that didn’t fit, and the flags hidden under suit coats were amusing, there were really three things that made this draft more enjoyable than usual. Read more »
Big East Basketball Early Projection
Whether the Big East is a strong conference or a weak conference depends somewhat on the question. While the top of the league lacks national title contenders, the league has more depth than most of the other elite leagues. Read more »
Pac-12 Basketball Early Projection
With the MWC taking a step back, eight Pac-12 teams should be in the NCAA tournament hunt in 2013-14. Read more »
American Conference Basketball Early Projection
Why Temple and Cincinnati might be worse than some experts think, and why Rutgers could have a competitive starting lineup if everything works out right. Read more »
MWC Basketball Early Projection
Why a conference that seemed dominant last season could be poised for a big fall. Read more »
Big 12 Basketball Early Projection
With Andrew Wiggins joining Kansas, the Jayhawks should stay at the Top of the Big 12. But the projection for West Virginia, Kansas St., and Oklahoma is entirely different from last season. Read more »
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