In their first true road game of the season, Duke dominated Michigan State 87-75 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Tre Jones scored 20 points, alongside 12 assists – matching his career high. Vernon Carey Jr. was a force in the paint, putting up 26 points with 11 rebounds. A rematch from last year’s Elite Eight, this was a revenge tour
The Big Ten faces off with the ACC in the 20th year of the challenge. The ACC currently leads the challenge in yearly wins, holding 12 compared to the Big Ten’s five, which is accompanied by three ties, one of which came last year. The event started with two games yesterday, with each of the two premier conferences winning one.
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14,051 fans, third-largest at the Prudential Center, came out to see if Seton Hall was the real deal. Despite the fact that Myles Powell was a game-time decision the Pirates fans came in waves and made sure that Michigan State would not leave New Jersey without knowing who Seton Hall was. Back and forth in a physical hard-fought battle both
Read moreCollege basketball is back, and what better way to start it off then the Champions Classic. In the event’s 9th year, this is the first in which each of the four teams are ranked the four best in the country. This short tournament has a chance to be a historic start to the season. The night at Madison Square Garden
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The time has almost come. Another season, another speculatory article of the potential happenings of madness that is the Big Ten conference. Last season, we saw one team reach Minneapolis as the Spartans dream for another national title fell short in the national semifinals. 2019-20 has the makings for a Big Ten team to win the national title, and it
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Projected Starting Lineup: PG: Ashton Hagans SG: Tyrese Maxey SF: Khalil Whitney PF: EJ Montgomery C: Nick Richards Key Additions: Khalil Whitney, Keion Brooks, Tyrese Maxey, and Johnny Juzang Key Losses: P.J. Washington, Tyler Herro, Keldon Johnson, and Reid Travis Credit: Lexington Herald Leader Season Ceiling: 32-5 (SEC Tournament Champions, NCAA Tournament Final Four Appearance) Season Floor: 23-11 (NCAA
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Team (Votes) (First Place Votes) Michigan State (300) (12) Kentucky (279) Kansas (258) Louisville (252) Duke (247) Florida (234) Maryland (227) Villanova (199) Gonzaga (184) North Carolina (182) Virginia (181) Seton Hall (174) Texas Tech (166) Oregon (141) Memphis (129) Utah State (103) Arizona (92) Xavier (91) LSU (84) Ohio State (72) Saint Mary’s (49) Baylor (44) Auburn (43) Washington (36) Tennessee
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At the start of each week during their respective seasons, the recurring narratives around college football and basketball are created by the poll rankings. Other than having a number next to your name, rankings have little impact on a team’s future (besides the CFB Playoff rankings). Having bragging rights over other schools makes it even more enjoyable for fans. What
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As we inch closer to what will be another thrilling Big Ten conference season, here are each teams’ breakout player to watch in 2019-2020: Rutgers- Caleb McConnell (Sophomore) 2018-19 Season Stats: 5.5 PTS 2.5 REB 1.0 AST 41% FG Michigan- Isaiah Livers (Junior) 2018-19 Season Stats: 7.9 PTS 3.9 REB 0.7 AST 48.7% FG Michigan State- Aaron Henry (Sophomore) 2018-19 Season
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Many people have listed him as the best prospect in the world, ahead of the best high school seniors. Well respected recruitment analyst Evan Daniels called him “the most talented freshman he’s ever seen”. He already has offers from the top programs in the country. Meet the most talented 15 year old in recent history, Emoni Bates. Standing at 6’8,
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