Month: March 2015

March Madness: How Duke and Kentucky can witness their season’s end in the Sweet 16

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Making it to the second week of the NCAA tournament is an accomplishment for most, however, it’s only a step closer to the ultimate goal for both Kentucky and Duke; a National Championship. Now, while there is never an easy road to the Final Four, both Duke and Kentucky can expect to have to fight vigorously to continue on their path. While many may think they will be safe this week and weekend, there are reasons to think otherwise. Lets take a look at how both Duke and Kentucky can be sent home packing in the Sweet 16. Thus, ending their mission on becoming this year’s National Champion.

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March Madness: Quick notes about every team in the South section

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It’s been a crazy season in college hoops. From the undefeated season of Kentucky to the downfall of the defending champion Huskies not making the dance to defend their title, this year’s tournament is bound to be a good one. Teams such as UCLA and Texas are sending thank you letters to the committee after being selected in over other competitors such as Colorado St and Temple. While as always, lower seeds are out to make a name for themselves. To make the run and crash the party at the Sweet 16 and possibly Final Four. There isn’t a perfect formula to predicting the madness; one hot-shooter or tricky game-plan devised by the brilliance of a mastermind at head coach can send a favorite home at anytime. We’ve seen it all, 12s defeat 5s, same for 13, 14, and even 15 seeds. While yet to see a 16 seed upend a 1 seed, everyone still must remember that anything is possible. This is March, a month of unforgettable moments and unpredictable outcomes. However, there are ways to prepare yourself for the madness. Here is an analysis of each and every team in the tournament this year:

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March Madness: Quick notes about every team in the East section

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It’s been a crazy season in college hoops. From the undefeated season of Kentucky to the downfall of the defending champion Huskies not making the dance to defend their title, this year’s tournament is bound to be a good one. Teams such as UCLA and Texas are sending thank you letters to the committee after being selected in over other competitors such as Colorado St and Temple. While as always, lower seeds are out to make a name for themselves. To make the run and crash the party at the Sweet 16 and possibly Final Four. There isn’t a perfect formula to predicting the madness; one hot-shooter or tricky game-plan devised by the brilliance of a mastermind at head coach can send a favorite home at anytime. We’ve seen it all, 12s defeat 5s, same for 13, 14, and even 15 seeds. While yet to see a 16 seed upend a 1 seed, everyone still must remember that anything is possible. This is March, a month of unforgettable moments and unpredictable outcomes. However, there are ways to prepare yourself for the madness. Here is an analysis of each and every team in the tournament this year:


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March Madness: Quick notes about each team in the West section

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It’s been a crazy season in college hoops. From the undefeated season of Kentucky to the downfall of the defending champion Huskies not making the dance to defend their title, this year’s tournament is bound to be a good one. Teams such as UCLA and Texas are sending thank you letters to the committee after being selected in over other competitors such as Colorado St and Temple. While as always, lower seeds are out to make a name for themselves. To make the run and crash the party at the Sweet 16 and possibly Final Four. There isn’t a perfect formula to predicting the madness; one hot-shooter or tricky game-plan devised by the brilliance of a mastermind at head coach can send a favorite home at anytime. We’ve seen it all, 12s defeat 5s, same for 13, 14, and even 15 seeds. While yet to see a 16 seed upend a 1 seed, everyone still must remember that anything is possible. This is March, a month of unforgettable moments and unpredictable outcomes. However, there are ways to prepare yourself for the madness. Here is an analysis of each and every team in the tournament this year:

 

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March Madness: Quick notes about each team in the Midwest section

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It’s been a crazy season in college hoops. From the undefeated season of Kentucky to the downfall of the defending champion Huskies not making the dance to defend their title, this year’s tournament is bound to be a good one. Teams such as UCLA and Texas are sending thank you letters to the committee after being selected in over other competitors such as Colorado St and Temple. While as always, lower seeds are out to make a name for themselves. To make the run and crash the party at the Sweet 16 and possibly Final Four. There isn’t a perfect formula to predicting the madness; one hot-shooter or tricky game-plan devised by the brilliance of a mastermind at head coach can send a favorite home at anytime. We’ve seen it all, 12s defeat 5s, same for 13, 14, and even 15 seeds. While yet to see a 16 seed upend a 1 seed, everyone still must remember that anything is possible. This is March, a month of unforgettable moments and unpredictable outcomes. However, there are ways to prepare yourself for the madness. Here is an analysis of each and every team in the tournament this year:

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Up Next: Why the time to fear Brad Stevens is now

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Last season, the Boston Celtics were evidently in rebuild mode. They were set under rookie Head Coach Brad Stevens by ways of Butler University. Not much was expected of Stevens at first, as Steven’s had built a well established program at Butler and seemed to be the right fit for the young Boston Celtics who were equipped with numerous amounts of draft picks thanks to General Manager Danny Ainge. To sum the first season under Steven’s up short, the Celtics only won 25 games. The Celtics were a poor shooting and slow basketball team on offense. While a learning and improving team on the defensive end. They were out scored by a near four points per game and ranked 27th in ORtg. The Celtics ranked 18th in pace. During that offseason, Brad Stevens made it clear that the Celtics would become a more proficient team from beyond the arc as well as play much faster.

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Emmanuel Mudiay Scouting Report

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Emmanuel Mudiay is a 19 year old Point Guard prospect of the 2015 NBA draft by way of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Last year, Mudiay was playing in his senior year of high school basketball at Prime Prep Academy in Dallas, Texas. Mudiay then committed to SMU on August 24th, 2013. However, during that same summer, Mudiay opted to forgo the (expected) one-and-done template at SMU and play overseas in the Chinese Basketball Association. Mudiay would sign a one-year, $1.2 million dollar contract with the Guangdong Southern Tigers.

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