The Non-Television Bracket Buster Schedule
What games on the Bracket Buster slate didn't make the television cut? Here is the full list of matchups that were left off the World Wide Leader. Does it seem to anyone else like a "could have been" list?
What games on the Bracket Buster slate didn't make the television cut? Here is the full list of matchups that were left off the World Wide Leader. Does it seem to anyone else like a "could have been" list?
In its final season, the Bracket Busters lineup will highlight some of the best that the mid-major ranks have to offer. The premier slot went to Creighton against St. Mary's but who else earned a night on television to state its case?
There might only be two mid-majors with little numbers next to their names, but the number of teams getting votes from outside the top conferences continues to grow. Where to St. Mary's, Akron and Belmont stand now?
Mid-major teams might have had a little trouble gaining a foothold in the computer rankings earlier this season. But now we count seven of the Top 25 in the MRI among our ranks. What has changed?
Zeke Marshall shot a perfect 8-for-8 from the floor as Akron dominated on the both sides of the ball against Ohio. The Zips took over sole possession of 1st place in the MAC East, and created a lot of questions about the Bobcats in the process.
With conference play kicking off around the country, Wednesday night was full of Horizon League and Missouri Valley action. But it was a nonconference game that really caught our eye, as Kent State continues to defy the odds and win.
Where have all the mid-majors gone? The should be the question on our minds as we look at the lack of leadership among the non-power conferences in the latest computer rankings.
The Sun Belt race got more wide open Thursday night thanks to a big night from George Fant. But even he couldn't match the numbers that Omar Strong managed against Akron. Too bad the Tigers lost again.
Over the past week, Akron has faced both Creighton and Detroit. What did we learn about three different draft prospects: Zeke Marshall, Doug McDermott and Ray McCallum? It wasn't all good.
Doug McDermott scored 30 points, including tossing in six 3-pointers, as Creighton got past Akron at home. But should the Bluejay faithful be concerned about some of what took place inside the lane Sunday?