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Author: Shane McNichol

Palestra Back’s Conference Previews

Finally, we’ve reached conference play. Let’s check in around the nation to see what to look for the rest of the season.

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This Week In Hoops: Get Your Popcorn Ready

Welcome to our weekly feature: This Week In Hoops. Every Monday morning we’ll take a quick look back at what we learned from the last week of games and a look forward at this week’s slate. This week: Kobe’s shooting, Lebron isn’t, and the college hoops season jumps to another level.

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We Need To Talk About Block/Charge Calls

Someone certainly has to.

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This Week In Hoops: Calendar Flips and Louisville Slips

Welcome to our weekly feature: This Week In Hoops. Every Monday morning we’ll take a quick look back at what we learned from the last week of games and a look forward at this week’s slate. This week: Kentucky wins a big one and things heat up in college hoops.

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Merry Christmas From Palestra Back

Let’s climb down the rabbit hole of basketball Christmas goodies.

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30 Second Timeout: The Definitive Ranking of Steve Smiths

There are a lot of Steve Smiths. Who is the greatest Steve Smith?

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This Week In Hoops: How Kobe Bryant Stole NBA Christmas

Welcome to our weekly feature: This Week In Hoops. Every Monday morning we’ll take a quick look back at what we learned from the last week of games and a look forward at this week’s slate. This week: Gary Paytons, blowouts, and Darko’s whereabouts.

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The Undefeated Watch

There are 9 unbeaten teams remaining in college basketball. When will they lose they lose their first game? Or (gulp) will they?

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This Week in Hoops: Wolverines, Warriors, and Bowls

Welcome to our weekly feature: This Week In Hoops. Every Monday morning we’ll take a quick look back at what we learned from the last week of games and a look forward at this week’s slate. This week: Golden State streaking, Michigan faltering, and basketball bowling.

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30 Second Timeout: Using Basketball to Improve the College Football Playoff

Football has finally implemented a playoff, but it still pales in comparison to March Madness. What needs to be fixed?

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