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Rutgers Built a Final Four Caliber Team From the Depths of Mediocrity. Will Other Schools Follow the Blueprint?

Rutgers has grown from one of the laughingstocks of college basketball to a genuine contender in the Big Ten. How did they do that? And more importantly, how can other cellar dwellers learn from the Scarlet Knights?

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The Myles Powell Condundrum: Can Seton Hall Survive Its Slumping Star?

Many consider Seton Hall’s scorer one of college basketball’s best players, yet this season, Myles Powell’s shooting has become a problem that could sink the Pirates.

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A Plea to the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee: Give Me Mid-Majors Or Give Me Death

We want the maddest March Madness possible, so why invite a bunch of mediocre power conference teams to spoil the fun? (Looking at you Indiana and Florida…)

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Let’s Talk About Markus Howard As A National Player of the Year Candidate (And NBA Draft Prospect)

We interrupt this season of non-stop Zion Williamson highlight plays to bring you an update on a player that simply can’t be ignored.

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What’s Going Wrong For the Villanova Wildcats?

The defending champions are in trouble. Let’s find out why.

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Hot Take: Is the Big East Any Good?

Villanova and Xavier look great, but are they coasting in an overrated conference?

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Ranking the Teams Capable of Reaching the Final Four

Is it too early to find our Final Four? It is never too early.

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Who Will Win College Basketball’s Six Best Conferences?

Conference play is here. Let’s break down which teams will survive the chaos and be crowned champions.

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Welcome Back, Basketball: Villanova Wildcats

The championship team is slowly fading away from Villanova. Can the Cats stay among the nation’s best programs?

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Next Man Up: College Basketball Teams Going Through Major Changes

Big changes are coming for Creighton, Indiana, Oregon, and Arizona. Who will stay afloat and who can’t hang?

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