Tag Archives: NCAA Basketball

Dixon makes statement on Pitt’s move to ACC

Moving to a conference with North Carolina and Duke would excite any basketball coach. Schools like Wake Forest, Maryland, and North Carolina State also have rich traditions that would appeal to most anybody. Jamie Dixon is no different. The Panthers … Continue reading

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Pitt’s move based on stability, not money

  Pitt has come a long way since December. Mike Haywood is not coaching the Panthers, there is finally buzz around the football program, and the school is no longer stuck in a dead end conference. How many Panther fans … Continue reading

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The business of college sports

Imagine working 44 hours per week, being the face of a multi-million dollar business, and going to school full time. Now imagine not being paid a cent for your efforts. For NCAA Division I football and basketball players, imagining is … Continue reading

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How much are college athletes worth?

If college players were given a salary, how much should it be worth? Should every player receive a contract, or only those who are considered stars? What about making money off memorabilia? Each of these questions is valid in today’s ongoing … Continue reading

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NCAA basketball in need of separation from football?

Football rules America. Pro. College. High-School. The country is obsessed with the sport at every level. How long until we see Pop Warner games on ESPN? As much as NCAA basketball is loved by the country, it cannot compete with … Continue reading

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Adams, Panthers recruiting class climbs rankings

Steve Adams went from unknown to top-10 in less than one year. The seven-footer from New Zealand recently was ranked number eight in Slam’s Fresh 50. He currently ranks as the fourth best recruit according to Rivals.com and the seventh … Continue reading

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Only a matter of time before super conferences

With Colorado packing for the Pac 10, Nebraska bolting to the Big 10, and now Texas A&M skipping to the SEC, the Big 12 looks like they will be the first victim of the trending super conference philosophy. Other conferences … Continue reading

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Expansion’s affect on college basketball

With the Big East looking to expand most are eyeing the best available football candidates. The philosophy is a smart one since there is significantly more money in NCAA football than in NCAA basketball. Think though, if the Big East … Continue reading

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Blair to play in Russia?

Former Pitt basketball standout Dejuan Blair may play professionally in Russia during the NBA lockout. Slam Online has the complete (and very short) story. Blair, 22, averaged 8.3 points and seven rebounds per game for the San Antonio Spurs last … Continue reading

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Gibbs may have blown shot at NBA

Vacation article: This is a re-post from July 7th.  This year was Ashton Gibbs’ chance to be drafted. The opportunity to work his way into the NBA will never be presented in an easier fashion. Thirteen international players and 19 … Continue reading

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Pitt, Dixon land elite point guard

With Nasir Robinson and Ashton Gibbs out the door after this season, there are two scholarships available for next year. Steve Adams, the fast rising Kiwi, is already afforded one of them, leaving the second to top-50 recruit James Robinson. … Continue reading

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Steven Adams climbing in recruiting rankings

I have always said that recruiting shows itself in March–not in meaningless high-school rankings. And, by the look of Jamie Dixon’s NCAA tournament record, his recruiting has not been superb. Times may be changing thanks to Khem Birch and now … Continue reading

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Pitt recruit Adams impressing

Part of the reason why there is so much hype around Pitt 2012 recruit Steve Adams is because so little is known about him. Adams, who skipped playing for the New Zealand national team this month, recently played in the … Continue reading

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Top rated point guard visiting Pitt

James Robinson of Maryland will visit Pitt on August 20th. Robinson is rated by rivals.com as the eighth best point guard of 2012. Visit Zagsblog.com for the full story on Robinson and his plans to visit the Panthers. It is … Continue reading

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Gibbs lands spot on World University team

Ashton Gibbs will represent the United States for the second time in three years as he has been selected to play for the World University team. Gibbs was also selected for the national team in 2009 when Pitt coach Jamie … Continue reading

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