College Basketball
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
March 21, 2022
Why ACC May Soon Fall Behind SEC For Good
It’s been a bad NCAA tournament for the SEC so far and a better-than-expected one for the ACC. However, those results weren’t reflective of the season. SC’s Ross Lancaster looks at why SEC hoops may soon pass its regional counterpart for good. Complete Story
March 14, 2022
March Madness 2022: Knee-Jerk Reactions
The Field of 68 was released Sunday afternoon, and after a couple of hours of letting it sink in, SC’s Jean Neuberger shares his first thoughts on the field. Complete Story
March 1, 2022
The Handshake Line and Mob Rule
Apparently some people believe that the answer to what happened after last weekend’s Michigan/Wisconsin game is less sportsmanship, not more. SC’s Anthony Brancato blows this totally misguided thinking out of the water. Complete Story
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| 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 |
| 03.22.21 | What Makes a Great NCAA Tournament? | By Ross Lancaster |
| 03.15.21 | The 68 Are Seeded: Initial Thoughts | By Jean Neuberger |
| 03.01.21 | Futures Bets to Consider as March Begins | By Ross Lancaster |