Big East Eyes Name Change to “America 12 Conference,” Could Do Better
The hodgepodge of a collegiate conference formerly known as the Big East has found a new brand name to its liking, this one straight and to the point. In honor of its rangy, decentralized roots, the victimized…Read More
Report: Catholic 7 Schools Will Merge with Butler, Xavier Next Year in New Big East
Despite a premature burial, the Big East isn’t dead after all. A conference that began as a basketball-centric association more than 30 years ago is rehashing its primal form to prove it. The Big…Read More
In the Big East, Home Court is a Disadvantage
There’s a generally reliable and time-tested truism in college basketball: Home court is a big advantage. Unless you’re in the Big East, of course, where that advantage has become an inverted disadvantage…Read More
Big East Basketball Predictions, Projected Standings
Projected Big East Standings Team  Record Outlook 1  Louisville 14-4 The nation’s best defense is now married with an improved, high octane offensive attack. Peyton Siva…Read More
Officials Flubbed Rule in Connecticut-Marquette Overtime Confusion
NCAA legislators may have to make a belated addendum to their list of New Year’s resolutions. An otherwise unsuspecting New Year’s Day tilt between Connecticut and Marquette brought to light a peculiar…Read More
Reaction: Howell Powers N.C. State Past UConn at Jimmy V Classic
Final Score: N.C. State 69, Connecticut 65 Twitter Recap: Napier owns 1st half, Howell takes over 2nd.…Read More
College Basketball Top 25: Indiana, Duke, Michigan Top Coaches’ Poll
Indiana survived a pair of scares at the Legends Classic–first against Georgia and again versus…Read More
College Basketball Top 25: Duke Climbs to No. 2 in Newest AP Poll
After running the gauntlet in the toughest early-season tournament field at the Battle 4 Atlantis, Duke…Read More
College Basketball Top 25: Latest Coaches’ Poll Has New Look
Indiana is still a runaway No. 1 in the college basketball Coaches’ Poll, receiving 26 out of a possible…Read More
College Basketball Top 25: Major Shakeups in Second AP Poll
College basketball’s first regular season polls—released last Monday—came with few surprises. The…Read More
AP Releases College Basketball Top 25 Poll, Updated After Weekend Action
Just one weekend into the 2012-13 college basketball season, the first non-speculative AP poll is out.…Read More
First Take: Connecticut Upsets Michigan State in Germany
Connecticut may have nothing to play for this year, what with the NCAA-imposed postseason ban stemming…Read More
Big East Basketball 2012-13 Preseason Projections
The college hoops season is right around the corner, and Busting Brackets is here to whet your basketball-starved…Read More
Connecticut Huskies Basketball Season Preview
The college hoops season is right around the corner, and Busting Brackets is here to whet your basketball-starved…Read More
Florida State Basketball: Xavier Rathan-Mayes commits
Last night, the Florida State Seminoles landed one of the top 50 recruits in the 2013 class in shooting…Read More
Recruiting: Jabari Parker Weighs Official Visits as Decision Draws Closer
If nobody else, Michigan State and Duke have succeeded in making a special impression on Jabari Parker.…Read More
Memphis Lands Cousin of A.I., Top-50 Forward Kuran Iverson
No college basketball coach has accomplished more on the recruiting trail over the last two months than…Read More
Top 2013 Recruit Jabari Parker Eyeing Spring Decision
The nation’s top high school prospect in the class of 2013 is likely to put off his college decision…Read More
UConn Started with Jim Calhoun, And It Will End with Him Too
No college basketball coach in the history of the game been more singularly responsible for the success…Read More
UConn Coach Jim Calhoun to Retire, Inappropriate Ending to Career
If the Big East loses any more of its foundation, its core identity, the conference may have to reconsider…Read More





















