Feast Week provided plenty of opportunity for teams in the Big Ten to prove themselves. Many took advantage, but some struggled. Indiana once again proved they are hard to take seriously after a rough trip to the Bahamas. As for Purdue, Wisconsin, and the Oregon Ducks, they are proving to be the contenders thus far. One thing is for sure this week’s Big Ten power rankings are … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings: Who Are the Contenders and Pretenders
Jase Richardson Emerging As Go-To Scorer for Michigan State
Michigan State basketball has had plenty of alpha-dog players in its history. Just think Magic Johnson, Mateen Cleaves, Cassius Winston, Steve Smith. Some would say Jason Richardson was an alpha-type player in his day. Now his son Jase Richardson wears the green and white, and he looks ready to be that alpha dog for Tom Izzo. Most probably expected Richardson to start slowly … [Read more...] about Jase Richardson Emerging As Go-To Scorer for Michigan State
Big Ten Power Rankings: A Very Important Feast Week
It’s not only Feast Week in college basketball, it’s going to be a week of tests for the Big Ten. Last week saw plenty of up-and-down play in the Big Ten, and this week’s conference power rankings heavily reflect that. After Purdue looked like one of the top five teams in the country after defeating Alabama, they fell apart on the road and suffered their first loss. Illinois … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings: A Very Important Feast Week
Big Ten Power Rankings: Purdue Stronghold at the Top
The Big Ten has had plenty of show-off opportunities, some of the teams have taken advantage of big games. Others have stumbled against inferior opponents. One thing is for sure, this 18-team conference is going to be a gauntlet once again. To kick off our weekly Big Ten Power Rankings, it’s no surprise who’s at the top of the rankings. They have been the power in this league … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings: Purdue Stronghold at the Top
You May Not Know One Of NBA’s Best Rebounders This Season
It wasn’t too long ago that Andre Drummond declared himself as the best rebounder of all-time. Many laughed at the notion. If you look closer though, you can see that Drummond actually has a case, and it’s not as far-fetched as it may seem. The 31-year-old Drummond owns the highest total rebound percentage in league history at 25.09%. He has won four rebounding titles in his … [Read more...] about You May Not Know One Of NBA’s Best Rebounders This Season