College Basketball
March 30, 2023
Final Four: Taking the Tourney Two-Step
It’s a state so nice, they’ll run it twice. The NCAA is holding both of this weekend’s Final Fours in Texas. To mark this occasion, SC’s Jonathan Lowe gives an overview of all the teams vying for Division I glory. Complete Story
March 28, 2023
It’s Time For the NCAA to Re-Seed
Basketball is not tennis. There is no place for “the luck of the draw” in basketball. This is why the practice of re-seeding at the Sweet 16 and the Final Four needs to be implemented, says SC’s Anthony Brancato. Complete Story
February 15, 2023
Has Winning Become Stuck in the Middle?
After years of expecting a certain region of the country to raise the NCAA men’s basketball championship trophy, has the tide already shifted mid-continent? SC’s Jonathan Lowe remarks on the continuing trend and its possibly auspicious origin. Complete Story
January 18, 2023
A Commonwealth of Disappointment
Preseason Final Four favorite Kentucky is having a rocky season early in conference play. Across the state, Louisville might be the worst ACC team of all-time. SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at these two Bluegrass State titans, how they’ve disappointed, and what they might need to get better. Complete Story
November 14, 2022
How NIL Makes This Season One to Remember
SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at the college basketball season, and why name, image, and likeness may produce a more compelling season than anticipated. Complete Story
August 5, 2022
The Goalpost Wagging the Rim
Decisions made on the football field and basketball court can be completely different. But decisions made off those fields of play may be inextricably linked. SC’s Jonathan Lowe tries to sort through the blend. Complete Story
April 11, 2022
Final Thoughts From the March That Was
The NCAA tournament is over, and SC’s Jean Neuberger gives his final thoughts from a wild tournament, in which some conferences rose up, some slumped, and the Cinderella of all Cinderellas emerged. Complete Story
March 31, 2022
Impacts of Hardaway’s Alleged NCAA Rule Violations
Memphis men’s basketball faces alarming allegations of multiple NCAA rule violations. Head coach Penny Hardaway — former Memphis student and NBA star — sits at the forefront of the alleged scandal. Complete Story
March 28, 2022
Final Four: Who’s the Bluest of Them All?
There are a select few that have earned the ability to crow about being among the elite programs in college hoops. But, as SC’s Jonathan Lowe asks, will the Final Four provide the ultimate bragging rights? Complete Story
March 22, 2022
March Madness Gets a “C” in Fairness
In only two of the four regions of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament will the highest surviving seed be playing the lowest surviving seed in the Sweet 16. This is just plain unfair, says SC’s Anthony Brancato. Complete Story
More College Basketball Commentary
| 03.21.22 | Why ACC May Soon Fall Behind SEC For Good | By Ross Lancaster |
| 03.14.22 | March Madness 2022: Knee-Jerk Reactions | By Jean Neuberger |
| 03.01.22 | The Handshake Line and Mob Rule | By Anthony Brancato |
| 02.28.22 | When You Think You’ve Seen it All… | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 02.14.22 | Bracket Burner Rankings: February | By Jean Neuberger |
| 01.24.22 | The Questions Driving Us Forward | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 12.08.21 | A Little Early to the Family Gathering? | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 11.22.21 | The Six Eras of College Basketball | By Ross Lancaster |
| 11.01.21 | Time For Another Metamorphosis? | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 08.25.21 | Top Impact College Hoops Transfers in 2021 | By Marc James |
| 04.12.21 | Wrapping Up This Hoops Season | By Jean Neuberger |
| 03.31.21 | NCAA Tournament: Sculpting That Winning Definition | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 03.23.21 | Sports and the Rites of Spring | By Anthony Brancato |