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David Johnson - NCAA #1 QB

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Donald Haskins 1930-2008

Known as "The Bear" Don Haskins was a basketball player, coach and an... more

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Don Haskins 1930 - 2008

Coach Don Haskins passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008. He is most known for being... more

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Lute Olson says he's done with "one and done" college basketball stars...

Way too many jerks showing up to play for a college team, only to bolt for the NBA or... more

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Greedy, Why Wait? Why High School Ballers Are Over College

In basketball today, the almighty dollar rules the world. Take young Brandon Jennings for example. One of the top high school players in the country has recently decided to skip college and go straight to the pros. Maybe your saying "Wait a second AROC, I thought high schoolers had to go to at least one year of college before going to the pros." Well you are correct my friend but only in the case of the NBA. This is not the case when it comes to playing professionally in places over seas where no such rules apply. "Ah yes AROC I think I know where you are going with this."

Over the past decade symptoms of foreign interest and involvement in the game of basketball have been growing. Before the year 2000 if I said "international basketball" you'd probably think "Tony Kucoc or Detlef Schremph?". The US has dominated the sport since its inception but now things are changing quickly. Yao Ming, Tony Parker, and Steve Nash are but a few of the foreigners that are among the best players in the league. The fact that the USA basketball team is even being questioned as the consensus pick to win the Olympics should be evidence enough to convince us all that the game is changing.

Back to Brandon Jennings. The NBA's policy is such that a player is not allowed to enter the NBA Draft straight out of high school. At first this seems like a great idea. Better players in the NCAA, more mature players in the NBA and happy fans across the boards. Besides the 1/1000 players that have a career changing injury in that one year of college everybody wins. Right? Problem is that the kids want or in a few cases need the money and don't want to wait it out. In this years NBA draft many players from overseas were questioning whether or not it was worth it to join a team that may not even garauntee them a spot on the roster. Rookie contracts in the NBA are also becoming a factor as non-NBA contracts continue to grow with the popularity of the sport. Some players might be able to find a more lucrative contracts abroad whereas the NBA limits the amount of money a rookie can make.

In the case of high schoolers like Jennings, possibly the best h.s. player in his class, the difference is very significant. A free year of schooling and college hoops at Arizona or hundreds of thousands of dollars and pro basketball overseas. Well Brandon Jennings has made his decision and will become the first player to give up his scholarship. Dorm rooms and textbooks? No Sir. He will likely play ball in Europe for a year, make a bundle of cash (hopefuly Euros for his sake) and watch college hoops from his apartment in Italy.

This will undoubtedly set the precedent for the future and could even lead to others following suit this year. The whole thing wreaks of Maurice Clarett but it does make sense and will probably work out better for the Jennings. The jig is up everyone. If it wasn't going to be Jennings then it was going to be somebody else. What remains to be seen/heard is the reaction from the NBA and NCAA chieftons who'd be smart to start figuring out a way to stop this from happening. If not, there could be two drafts next year and and a bunch of 6'9 kids signing up for Latin. In basketball today, the almighty dollar rules the world. Take young Brandon Jennings... more

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Biggest underdog in College World Series history, Fresno State wins College World Series

47-31, a team that started 8-12 and coming into the CWS unranked defied the odds, as... more

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The Recruiting Process: The Lifeline of College Football

Searching through the haystack of high school football players is the most time... more

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OJ Mayo: One and Done... heading to the NBA

Mayo, perhaps the most highly anticipated recruit in USC history, was not expected... more

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Love & Collison are going pro

Pac 10 Player of the Year and should be first team All American Kevin Love and star... more

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Mario and the Miracles

In a game that will not soon be forgotten, the Kansas Jayhawks miraculously defeated... more

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One Shining Moment (NCAA Tournament Montage)

What an awesome tradition. Luther Vandross and college basketball. Enjoy and look out... more

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Kansas wins NCAA Tournament

Kansas pulled off an amazing comeback against Memphis to win their first National... more

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Kevin Love Hitting Chest Pass Shots From DOWNTOWN

Is this guy good or what. Try this at home and I think you'll find that this is... more

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The University of Kansas Jayhawks - Official Athletic Site

ok - kansas just beat davidson - even though davdson had a last second run.....

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2008 NCAA Tournament Video Highlights

A Sports Illustrated roundup of the best highlights from the second round of NCAA... more

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NCAA Tournament: Indispensable Pieces, East Region

Just c&p'ed the picks for NC and WSU... Full article is available with all regions through the above link.

Wayne Ellington (North Carolina)

Likely national player of the year, Tyler Hansbrough is unquestionably the Tar Heel’s premier player. But the play of sophomore Wayne Ellington might be the biggest factor in UNC’s tournament success. Through the first two games against Mount St. Mary’s and Arkansas, Ellington has been stellar; averaging 22 points on an astounding 63% from the floor (14 of 22 in the two games combined). In addition to being remarkably efficient, Ellington is the player most responsible for UNC’s offensive spacing; as he is proficient at producing spotting up, pulling up off the dribble, or finishing in transition. Although, Ellington is brilliant offensively, it is his effort and production at the defensive end that is going to be most critical; as an imminent match-up against Kyle Weaver awaits. If Carolina survives Washington State, it certainly won’t get any easier for Ellington as he will either draw the assignment of defending the Smiths (JaJuan and Tyler for Tennessee or Jerry for Louisville). In each scenario, Ellington is going to face off against players and teams who are capable of making things difficult for him offensively (particularly Weaver) and challenge him defensively with their own ability on the offensive end. If UNC is going to win it all, it will certainly need Ellington to excel the rest of the way.

Taylor Rochestie (Washington State)

In virtual obscurity for much of the country, the Cougar’s junior guard has put up some very solid numbers (10.7ppg 3.2rpg 4.8apg 1stl). What’s even more remarkable about Rochestie’s level of productivity is that he has just 58 turnovers all season (its even more special considering that fourteen of them came in a two game span against Gonzaga and Portland State). It is that kind of steadiness (2.8/1 a/to ratio) that allows both Weaver and Low the luxury of operating in the half-court, and not bringing the ball up against defensive pressure. In addition to being able to handle the ball, Rochestie is arguably Washington State’s best outside shooter (43% from three) and distributor (thus far in the tournament he is averaging 8 assists per game). With an East semi-final match up against Ty Lawson and UNC, and potential match-ups against ball-hawking Louisville or Tennessee (should the Cougars advance); Rochestie’s ball handling prowess is going to be needed more than ever. Rochestie provides Wazzou the perfect third guard compliment to the tremendous Weaver and Low tandem.Just c&p'ed the picks for NC and WSU... Full article is available with all... more

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NCAA Upsets! 3 Cinderella teams emerge

A pair of No. 13 seeds (San Diego and Siena) pull off surprises, while No. 12 W.... more

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Rogers buzzer-beater lifts Western Kentucky past Drake

In major upset news: Ty Rogers hit a game-winning three-pointer as time expired in... more

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March Madness!!! Predictions Wanted...

In honor of the greatest sporting event in the world: Tell us who your Final Four... more

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NCAA basketball? Hell no! Let's watch NCAA Quidditch!

MIDDLEBURY, Vt. ― When the Middlebury College quidditch club launches its spring... more

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