Monthly Archives: January 2012

January 30, 2012   College   No comments

Andre Drummond

By Julia Speace

Andre Drummond is a phenom. In the college basketball landscape today, he is considered unmatchable in pure athleticism, size, and knowledge of his post game. His expertise in the center position alone is deep enough to launch him into the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft as a young 18-year old freshman.

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However, where the battle remains with Drummond is not in his body, but instead, in his mind. He is the type of player to read into things too much, think about mistakes too much; simply, to care too much. If Drummond is to make the one-and-done leap into the NBA, which many say he will, he needs to develop the all-important professional athlete trait of amnesia.

After rattling off a string of uber-impressive games, the 6’11”, 275-pound center seemed poised to lead the Huskies into a successful Big East campaign. In the game versus the Fighting Irish, Drummond scored 10 points and pulled down 13 rebounds. In the outing against the Mountaineers, Drummond registered 20 points to go along with 11 rebounds. 

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January 29, 2012   College   No comments

February Fury

By Michael Almonte

As the college basketball season enters into February keep your eye on three teams who will be making a strong push for an incredible tournament run come March.

The Georgetown Hoyas are poised to raise havoc not only in the Big East Tournament but the NCAA tournament as well. The Hoyas currently ranked No. 10 with a 16-3 record sit in second place in the Big East behind Syracuse with a month left to go in the season. The Hoyas are led by senior guard Jason Clark who is averaging 15.9 PPG and junior forward Hollis Thompson who ranks second on the team in scoring with 14.0 PPG. A date at Syracuse awaits the Hoyas on

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January 22, 2012   College   No comments

Cody Zeller

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By Julia Speace

Turns out that third time is the real charm for the Zeller family. Not to take anything away from older brothers Luke and Tyler, who were standouts themselves at the University of Notre Dame and the University of North Carolina. In many ways, Cody followed in the footsteps of his brothers, spending countless nights banging against the bigger Luke in the low post, and outstretching the lengthy Tyler outside of the key. Through these nightly family battles, a basketball Renaissance man of sorts was molded, one that would be true and loyal to his home state of Indiana.
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January 19, 2012   College   No comments

Improving Big East Players 2011-12

Andre Drummond Credit: AP

By Tim Donohoo

We have reached the midway point in the 2011-12 college basketball season and five players stand out in the Big East Conference, having made significant progress this season.

Gorgui Dieng, Louisville, 6-10 sophomore center (Senegal):Leads the conference with 3.2 blocked shots per game and 9 rebounds a contest. Last season he averaged 5 points and 4 rebounds a game. He had 3 blocks or more in 6 games a year ago.  He stepped in and played admirably as a freshman for the Cardinals.  He is a force defensively and is maturing on the glass as well as handling the ball. He has picked up his game from a year ago and is blessed with considerable skills.  He is also avoiding the silly fouls this season, a problem in 2010-11 for Coach Rick Pitino’s club.

Dion Waiters, Syracuse, 6-4 sophomore guard (Philadelphia):A solid wing player who has the potential to be a fine all-around player. Waiters is a dynamic offensive player who possesses outstanding upper body strength.  Can take the ball to the glass with authority and draw the foul in a crowd. Averaged 6 points and a rebound per contest as a freshman.  Has stepped up his numbers this season for the Orange with 12 points per game in just 22 minutes a game. Has hit the double figure mark in scoring 15 times in 2011-12  including a 22 point outing versus North Carolina State.  Distributing the rock well, evident in a 7 assist game against Marquette.  He is shooting 53 percent from the field and is a big reason why Syracuse is playing “lights out” this year.

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January 18, 2012   College   No comments

Conference Play

Conference Play

By Michael AlmonteThere are ten conference match-ups fans should be looking forward to as great college basketball games wait them.
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January 9, 2012   College   No comments

Biggest Disapointments

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By: Julia Speace

The NCAA College Basketball scene has now kissed 2011 goodbye, and is moving onto 2012 in full force. January does not just bring icy temperatures and the beginning and end of New Year’s resolutions. Instead, it brings the very start of most conference’s seasons. It is where seasons are made or broken, and March Madness tickets are punched or tossed. With that being said, however, many ball clubs’ tickets were rescinded all the way back in 2011.
It happens every year, college basketball pundits across the land hype and excite fans everywhere, throwing out their premature predictions and polls months in advance as to how the season will end. A majority of the time they are correct, but there always are teams that seem to wilt in the sun of expectations and fame. Below are a couple teams that do not seem to be measuring up to the big cake that is NCAA Men’s Basketball.
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January 7, 2012   College   No comments

Fools Gold

Terrence Jones

By Michael Almonte

The difference between superstars and good players is consistency throughout a player’s college career. Two players who had spectacular years a year ago have suddenly vanished and disappointed from the spotlight.

Kentucky’s sophomore Terrance Jones who was awesome a year ago had huge expectations coming into this year and so far has not lived up to the hype. The scary part is Jones has to time to find his groove for the No. 2 ranked Wildcats and if he can rekindle his magic from a year ago, then the Wildcats are certainly one of the favorites to win it all. The numbers don’t lie for Jones who averaged 15.7 PPG and 8.8 RPG a year ago for a team that reached the Final Four. This year Jones is averaging 11.3. PPG and 6.6 RPG for a team that has a record of 12-1. His minutes are even down from a year ago where he played 31.5 to this year where is averaging 28.3. Jones even missed two games this year after dislocating his pinky on his left shooting hand. Sometimes in sports it’s not how you start its how you finish. The advantage Jones has is time to fix his game and reach the potential he has.

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