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2009 Kansas Jayhawks Hoops Preview

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0600

The Jayhawks will enter the 2009-10 season as the favorites to win their second national title in three years thanks to the return of Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins. Both are All-America and National Player of the Year candidates who will be the clear-cut leaders of a team that returns all five starters from a squad that lost to Michigan State in last year’s Sweet 16.

Inside The Paint: NCAA Hoops

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:58:00 -0600

Hosts Braden Gall and NCAA hoops guru Mitch Light go inside the world of college basketball. A recap of the Memphis-Kansas / Gonzaga-Michigan State games, a quick look at some tournaments and more on this week's edition of Inside of the Paint.

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2009 Michigan State Spartans Hoops Preview

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0600

The Spartans return the Big Ten Player of the Year in point guard Kalin Lucas, and they possess plenty of high-end talent and potential. However, Michigan State will be short on Tom Izzo-brand intangibles in the frontcourt, which could make it difficult for the Spartans to reach their ultimate goal in 2010.

2009 Texas Longhorns Hoops Preview

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0600

The Longhorns have more versatility and depth than at any time since Rick Barnes’ team went to the Final Four in 2003 led by point guard T.J. Ford. This year’s version of Ford may well be incoming freshman Avery Bradley, a player whose stock has skyrocketed since the 6'3" guard committed to the Longhorns in September 2008.

Inside The Paint: NCAA Hoops

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:07:00 -0600

Hosts Braden Gall and NCAA hoops guru Mitch Light go inside the world of college basketball. The biggest upsets, debuts and injuries from the first weekend of action highlight this week's edition of Inside of the Paint.

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2009 Purdue Boilermakers Hoops Preview

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0600

Finally, it’s Purdue that has the experience. After being ousted in the NCAA Tournament the last two seasons by battle-tested, veteran teams — Xavier in 2008, UConn in ’09 — the Boilermakers finally are loaded with upperclassmen who have experience playing in the postseason.

2009 North Carolina Tar Heels Hoops Preview

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0600

The Tar Heels enter 2009-10 without their top four scorers from a year ago, but in many ways, this season will represent business as usual in Chapel Hill. Five McDonald’s All-Americans left town, but four more have showed up to take their place. Plus, Roy Williams has experience retooling after a national championship season.

2009 Kentucky Wildcats Hoops Preview

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0600

John Calipari was hired April 1 and even at that late date managed to assemble the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class — including the nation’s top point guard, John Wall. Calipari will place his talented new pieces around junior forward Patrick Patterson to construct a team that will be short on experience but long on talent.

2009 College Basketball Preview: Big Ten

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:48:47 -0600

2009 College Basketball Preview: SEC

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:47:08 -0600

2009 College Basketball Preview: Pac 10

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:45:48 -0600

Inside The Paint: NCAA Hoops

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:18:05 -0600

Hosts Braden Gall and NCAA hoops guru Mitch Light go inside the world of college basketball. Some injury notes, our thoughts on the first week of action, revamped predictions and an in-depth weekend preview highlight this week's edition of Inside of the Paint.

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2009 Villanova Wildcats Hoops Preview

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0600

It’s time to proclaim that Villanova has arrived as a program. The Wildcats lose two full-time starters and one part-time starter from a 30-win team that advanced to the Final Four yet are still the overwhelming pick to win the Big East conference.

2009 Tennessee Volunteers Hoops Preview

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:35:00 -0600

The 2008-09 Vols failed to win a game in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the Bruce Pearl era, losing in the first round to Oklahoma State. Don’t expect a repeat this time around. This is Pearl’s deepest and most talented team yet.

2009 Oklahoma Sooners Hoops Preview

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0600

The Sooners face a major makeover, with emphasis swinging from the paint to the perimeter and a faster pace. Focus shifts from Player of the Year Blake Griffin to Willie Warren, who may just be ready to for a Griffin-style breakout.