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From now until Christmas, Beyond the Arc will detail what some teams need. Hey, we’re in a giving mood. Arizona began its holiday break with an ideal win – 100-60 over Bryant – that allowed Sean Miller’s team to continue working out the kinks from an up-and-down non-conference run and build some more confidence entering…
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Yet another day of watching college basketball all day. This is the sport’s holiday gift to us. So what shouldn’t you miss tonight? Plenty. And good luck to those of you on the East Coast. The late, late games may be the best of the night. (All times ET; TV info courtesy of HDSportsGuide.com) Missouri…
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For the next five days, Beyond the Arc will detail what some teams need. Hey, we’re in a giving mood. Billy Donovan has already gotten an early Christmas gift, as Erik Murphy’s knee injury wasn’t all that serious. He also has plenty of presents (read: rings) from Christmas’ past that he can play with if…
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From now until Christmas, Beyond the Arc will detail what some teams need. Hey, we’re in a giving mood. Pittsburgh was picked to finish fourth in the preseason Big East media poll. They were the first team to be upset this season, losing to Long Beach State at home. But since then, they’ve won nine…
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No. 6 UNC 82, Texas 63: Texas barely had a chance to get their legs under them before the Tar Heels put this thing away. UNC used a 13-1 run midway through the first half to break the game open and never looked back. Myck Kabongo was a no show on Wednesday night, finishing with…
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From now until Christmas, Beyond the Arc will detail what some teams need. Hey, we’re in a giving mood. Monday’s loss to Davidson might have felt like a massive lump of coal in Kansas’ stocking, but the Jayhawks can hardly be too disappointed in their season. The other losses were to Top 10 teams (Kentucky…
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One of the perks of Christmas break is that games tip off at all hours between now and the New Year’s. You’ve probably been keeping tabs on Seton Hall-Dayton and Loyola Marymount-Morgan State the last few hours. Or at least I hope you have. Well, grab a snack, but don’t make any big dinner…
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For the next five days, Beyond the Arc will detail what some teams need. Hey, we’re in a giving mood. There is no team in the country that looks more comfortable and in control playing a game that is completely out of control than Louisville. At times, it seems like Rick Pitino is coaching his…
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Recruiting rundown: Where unsigned top-100 players leaning
Dec 21, 2011, 10:20 AM EDT
Depending on what recruiting website or scouting service you prefer, there are approximately a dozen or so remaining unsigned and uncommitted top-100 prospects remaining from the 2012 high school class. It’s fair to say that many college programs across the land have one or more of this group of players on their holiday wish lists,…
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For the next five days, Beyond the Arc will detail what some teams need. Hey, we’re in a giving mood. What do you get the team that has everything? It will be tough to make a list for the number-three team in the country, but we’ll give it a shot. Here’s what John Calipari should…
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Wednesday’s Shootaround: Two buzzer-beaters, Louisville and Ohio win
Dec 21, 2011, 2:38 AM EDT
No. 4 Louisville 69, College of Charleston 62: I can say this pretty confidently — Louisville is not the fourth best team in the country. Don’t get me wrong, I like the Cardinals and I think that they have a shot to win the Big East if things break their way, but I think that…
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Phil Martelli needs to grant Todd O’Brien his release, then a rule change should be made
Dec 20, 2011, 9:30 PM EDT
I think Phil Martelli is being a jerk. Plain and simple. Because as far as I’m concerned, that’s the only reason for Martelli to deny Todd O’Brien his release to play at St. Joseph’s. In case you missed it yesterday, O’Brien submitted 2,000 words to SI.com on Monday afternoon explaining why and how he has…
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For the next five days, Beyond the Arc will detail what some teams need. Hey, we’re in a giving mood. Raise your hand if you predicted St. Louis’ 10-1 start. What’s that? You thought this would’ve happened last year before injuries and suspensions sent the Billikens to 12-19 season? Fair enough. But that doesn’t mean…
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Two of Tuesday’s most likely upsets – N.C. State vs. St. Bonaventure and Ohio at Northern Iowa – aren’t on TV. Hard to believe given all the channels out there, but that’s how it goes. Not to worry. There’s still plenty on. (All times ET; TV info courtesy of HDSportsGuide.com) Butler at Gonzaga, 9 p.m.…
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For the next five days, Beyond the Arc will detail what some teams need. Hey, we’re in a giving mood. The Bears have been dominating at times this season, but as they demonstrated in their three point win at BYU over the weekend, there are still some things this group needs to work on. We…
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Say this for Chane Behanan: He doesn’t lack confidence. The Louisville freshman served up one of the season’s ready-made sound bites after Saturday’s win against Memphis, which’ll certainly attract attention from in-state rival Kentucky and every Big East team. Yes, he really did say “We’re the No. 1 team in the country in my eyes.…
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For the next five days, Beyond the Arc will detail what some teams need. Hey, we’re in a giving mood. The growing pains of this historically-young St. John’s team are well-documented. So what would the Red Storm want for Christmas if someone brought them something they desired, something that’d be nice to have an what…
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Davidson 80, No. 11 Kansas 74: See here. LSU 67, No. 10 Marquette 59: See here. Southern Miss 64, Arizona State 61: The Golden Eagles did everything they could to hand this game to Arizona State. USM dug themselves a 30-21 hole in the first half by missing seemingly every shot they took. After battling…
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Kansas runs the gamut of good wins, bad losses in nine days
Dec 20, 2011, 8:45 AM EDT
Bill Self did his best to spin Kansas’ loss to Davidson Monday night — “That wasn’t an upset tonight” – but don’t buy it. The No. 10 Jayhawks were double-digits favorites, yet they got outplayed and outworked by a less talented team and lost 80-74. Can’t blame the venue, either. Kansas City is essentially a…
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Marquette’s first loss a shooting, sloppy mess against LSU
Dec 20, 2011, 12:51 AM EDT
It just wasn’t in the cards for Marquette tonight. After racing to a 13-0 lead in the first 3:30 of the game, the Golden Eagles imploded. They managed just 10 points in the final 16 minutes of the first half to find themselves down 26-23 at the break and allowed LSU’s Ralston Turner, who went…
