ATB: Gonzaga Destroys WVU Again, Michigan Freshmen Impress, and Anthony Bennett’s Debut…--
Rush The Court
And Misses…
Youngstown State Not Rewarded For Upsetting Georgia. Thanks to predetermined rules that set in stone the semifinal teams of the Legends Classic, Youngstown State cannot advance to the Brooklyn-based semifinal despite knocking off Georgia 68-56 in a game that saw the Bulldogs score just 14 points by halftime and shoot just over 32 percent from the field. The only reason Georgia kept the deficit within a respectable margin was Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who finished 10-of-18 from the field for 27 points and six rebounds. The Penguins are steadily improving under head coach Jerry Slocum and are more than capable of competing at the top half of the Horizon League in 2012-13. That said, even for a team as flawed and preponderantly-reliant on one player as Georgia is Caldwell-Pope, this counts as a bad loss, and a major stain on the early non-conference ledger. The Bulldogs clearly have some work to do before they get into SEC play.
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Dunkdafied. This was from late last week, but it’s worth showing here. Detroit’s Doug Anderson looked a little like Scottie Pippen on this swoop to the hoop…
A Viewer’s Guide to Marathon Madness--
CollegeBasketballTalk
8:00 AM: Northern Illinois at Valparaiso (ESPN)
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2:00 PM: Detroit at St. John’s (ESPN)
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8:00 PM: Cleveland State/Bowling Green at No. 5 Michigan (NIT) (ESPN2)
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You can play bridge with your Grandmother, just make sure you have the game on in the back ground:
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Detroit at St. John’s: It’s unclear whether or not St. John’s will have a pair of still-ineligible JuCo transfers this season, and without them they could be in trouble. Detroit is led by the talented-Ray McCallum Jr.
Cleveland State/Bowling Green at No. 5 Michigan: Michigan should be able to knock off either of these teams, but the Wolverines have been labeled as overrated by most of the computer rankings. This will be their first game against a Division I opponent.
You know what? Go ahead. Get some sleep. I ain’t even mad:
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Northern Illinois at Valparaiso: Valpo is the favorite in the Horizon this year.
Inevitabilities In The Preseason NIT--
The Mid-Majority
Tim Kamczyc's 21 points keys Cleveland State's OT victory over Bowling Green--
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Michigan rides blazing first half to easy NIT Tip-Off victory over Cleveland State, 77-47--
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland State Beats Bowling Green in Overtime, 79-73--
Vikings Ball
Cleveland State (2-0) and 5th Ranked Michigan (2-0) Square Off--
Vikings Ball
Vikings Top Bowling Green in Overtime, 79-73--
csuvikings.com
CSU Plays at Michigan on ESPN2--
csuvikings.com
Late Rally Falls Short At Ohio--
csuvikings.com
Rapid Reaction: St. John's 77, Detroit 74--
ESPN
Steve Lavin wins in St. John's return--
ESPN
College basketball roundup: Detroit Mercy falls short; Western Michigan pounds Marygrove--
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit Mercy basketball fades late in loss to St. John's--
The Detroit News
Detroit (1-0) Battles St. John's (0-0)--
Titans Update
Detroit Struggles in Close 77-74 Loss To St. John's--
Titans Update
Stepping it up is a year-round effort--
Varsity Press
Officials silent on reasons for quick athletic departures--
Varsity Press
Chemistry will be key for Titans repeat effort--
Varsity Press
Titans Invade Big Apple to Face St. John's in #TipOffMarathon--
detroittitans.com
Tip-Off Marathon and Roundball Luncheon this Week--
detroittitans.com
Titans Fall Short at St. John's 77-74--
detroittitans.com
Game #2: Early Season Jesuit Battle In The Motor City As Titans Host Canisius--
detroittitans.com
Second-Half Run Lifts Detroit Past Canisius--
detroittitans.com
Loyola (Chicago) Gets 64-41 Monster Win Over Rockhurst--
LU Wolf Ball
Loyola Takes Charge, Rolls Past Rockhurst, 64-41--
LoyolaRamblers.com
Men's Basketball Blog #4: Joe Crisman--
LoyolaRamblers.com
Loyola To Offer Men's Basketball Tickets To Selected Road Contests--
LoyolaRamblers.com
Men's basketball, volleyball: Horizon League honors UWGB's Sykes, Groth--
Green Bay Press Gazette
UWGB guard honored again--
UWGB Basketball Blog
Horizon League Power Poll 11.12.12--
PantherU
Searching for a post presence--
PantherU
On this day 3 years ago - Nov 13, 2009--
UWM Update
Aaron Shares Horizon League Newcomer Of The Week Honors--
uwmpanthers.com
Postgame Report: Milwaukee at Wisconsin--
Panther Blog Zone
UWM Set To Host Western Michigan Wednesday In Home Opener--
uwmpanthers.com
Ryan Broekhoff, Valparaiso put on three-point shooting clinic in win over Northern Illinois--
CollegeBasketballTalk
Tip-off marathon makes for many odd sights--
USA Today
Valparaiso's Broekhoff Dominating Northern Illinois Through First Half--
Mid-Major Madness
Morning drive: Valpo men roll over NIU in ESPN Tip-Off game--
The Post-Tribune
Gorches: VU’s ‘Breakfast on Bryce’ brings out large, spirited crowd--
The Post-Tribune
Valpo faces N. Illinois early Tuesday in nationally-televised game--
The NWI Times
JIM PETERS: Crusaders answer the early wake-up call--
The NWI Times
Crusaders wake up in time to dispatch Huskies--
The NWI Times
Live from the ARC: Valparaiso vs. Northern Illinois--
Inside VU Sports
Valparaiso (1-0) Goes Up Against Northern Illinois (0-1)--
Valpo Daily
Valparaiso Upsets Northern Illinois, 69-46--
Valpo Daily
Crusaders Open Tuesday Morning With Victory Over NIU--
valpoathletics.com
Valparaiso women host Purdue Cal--
The Post-Tribune
Scott Named Horizon League Player of the Week--
valpoathletics.com
Crusader Women Take On Purdue Calumet Wednesday--
valpoathletics.com
Yoho got his shot from his mom--
Dayton Daily News
Wright State-Eastern Illinois preview--
Dayton Daily News
Wright State’s Darling had attacking mindset in opener--
Wright State University Sports
Raiders improve to 2-0 with win at Eastern Illinois--
Wright State University Sports
Updated: Wright State (1-0) Goes Up Against Eastern Illinois (0-1)--
Rowdy Review
Wright State Gets Win Over Eastern Illinois, 56-44--
Rowdy Review
Men’s basketball looks for 2-0 start against Eastern Illinois--
The Guardian
Raider SAAC "Give Back" Nights Set--
wsuraiders.com
Men Roll to 56-44 Win at Eastern Illinois--
wsuraiders.com
Cold shooting dooms women’s hoops in season-opening loss--
The Guardian
Youngstown State silences Georgia on the road--
CollegeBasketballTalk
Youngstown State seriously impressive so far--
Horizon League Hoops
YSU’s SEC-ret? Dominating ‘D’--
Youngstown Vindicator
Penguins bite Bulldogs--
Mahoning Valley Tribune Chronicle
Penguins pass the eye test--
Mahoning Valley Tribune Chronicle
Youngstown State Beats Georgia, 68-56--
Guin Report
Season Tickets Available for 2012-13 Basketball Seasons--
ysusports.com
Shar’Rae Davis Named Horizon League Newcomer of the Week--
ysusports.com
Women’s Basketball Set for Another School Day Game at Buffalo--
ysusports.com
Men's Basketball Notebook (Nov. 12)--
Horizon League Network
Horizon League Tabbed to Host 2014 Midwest Regional--
Horizon League Network
3-0 Night Sees YSU Knock Off Georgia, CSU Advance in NIT--
Horizon League Network
Valpo Opens, Wright State Closes Marathon Tuesday with Wins--
Horizon League Network
Scott Named Player of the Week, Davis Earns Newcomer Honors--
Horizon League Network
Detroit & Youngstown State Pick Up Wins on Tuesday--
Horizon League Network
Week 1 Horizon League blogger poll released--
Horizon League Hoops
Week 1 tempo-free recap (with embedded tweets!)--
Horizon League Hoops
Week 1 tempo-free rankings (with attendance figures!)--
Horizon League Hoops
Miami Heat ready for revamped Houston Rockets--
Miami Herald
The Mike Miller Foundation raised over $50,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital — auctioning off sports memorabilia, jewelry and ticket packages for courtside seats to Heat games. Bosh, Ray Allen, Terrel Harris, Norris Cole, Udonis Haslem, James Jones and Shane Battier enjoyed an evening at the casino.
Vikings Open Four-Game Roadswing At Ohio--
csuvikings.com
Titans Invade Big Apple to Face St. John's in #TipOffMarathon--
detroittitans.com
Tip-Off Marathon and Roundball Luncheon this Week--
detroittitans.com
Key 3-pointers help UIC win opener 59-52--
The Chicago Tribune
UIC Beats UC Riverside, 59-52--
Flame Fanatic
Flames Defeat UC Riverside in Season Opener, 59-52--
uicflames.com
Monday's matchup: Rockhurst at Loyola--
The Chicago Tribune
Second Half Surge Pushes Loyola Past La Salle, 56-50--
LoyolaRamblers.com
Sykes Claims Horizon League Player of the Week Honor--
GreenBayPhoenix.com
Late-Night Snacks: A recap of Sunday’s action--
CollegeBasketballTalk
1. South Carolina 82, Milwaukee 75 (OT)
The first win of the Frank Martin era in Columbia was a tough one, as the Gamecocks needed two free throws from Mindaugas Kacinas to send the game into overtime. Brenton Williams scored 12 of his 14 points in the extra session and freshman Michael Carrera went for 17 points and 15 rebounds to lead South Carolina past the Panthers.
Milwaukee confused a lot of people yesterday--
Horizon League Hoops
10 observations from opening weekend--
College Basketball Nation Blog
7. Sunday was a great day for new coaches. Tim Miles opened his Nebraska career with an 11-point win over Southern and Danny Manning got things rolling at Tulsa with a 110-54 victory over LSU Shreveport. South Carolina rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat Milwaukee in overtime, giving Frank Martin a dubya in his first game as a Gamecock. Larry Brown’s SMU debut saw all five starters score in double figures in a 73-58 victory over Loyola Marymount. Sports Illustrated’s Andy Glockner joked on Twitter that, after the game, Brown resigned and contacted the Los Angeles Lakers about their once vacant head coaching position.
UWM men fall to South Carolina in OT--
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Drops One To South Carolina in Overtime, 82-75--
UWM Update
Postgame Report - Milwaukee at South Carolina--
Panther Blog Zone
South Carolina Comeback Beats Milwaukee In Overtime--
uwmpanthers.com
Badgers Pull Away From Panthers In Second Half--
uwmpanthers.com
24 questions for 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon--
College Basketball Nation Blog
7. How will Valparaiso perform against Northern Illinois with a healthy Kevin Van Wijk? There were a lot of questions about Valparaiso’s prospects after the standout underwent offseason knee surgery. But his performance against Georgia Southern (16 points) in his team’s season opener suggested that he’s healthier than most realized. That’s clearly a good sign for a Crusaders squad that needs to build momentum -- and give Van Wijk more reps so he can continue to work on his postsurgery mobility -- prior to the start of Horizon League play.
Men’s basketball: VU eager to rise and shine--
The Post-Tribune
Valpo Men Set For 7am Tip on ESPN--
valpoathletics.com
Today's Specials: Plenty of action, 24-hour marathon kicks off at midnight--
Eye On College Basketball
Three things to keep an eye on:
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Georgia has some optimism in the SEC this year, but on Monday the Bulldogs need to keep an eye on Youngstown State (7 p.m., ESPNU). Kendrick Perry is a stud, and Damian Eargle is solid. Can Kentavious Caldwell-Pope be more efficient?
Freshman Bobby Hain Named Horizon League Co-Newcomer of the Week--
ysusports.com
UIC, Milwaukee Split Results on Sunday--
Horizon League Network
Green Bay's Sykes, UWM's Aaron and YSU's Hain Collect Men's Basketball Weekly Honors--
Horizon League Network
10 red line upsets that could ruin your weekend--
Run The Floor
8. Detroit at St. John's, Tuesday
Detroit came within six points of an upset against St. John's last season, but they're not as good as they were with Eli Holman, LaMarcus Lowe and Chase Simon gone. Steve Lavin is without God'sgift Achiuwa but he has everyone else back and the Red Storm will be competitive in the Big East. They were picked 10th in their preseason poll.
Pomeroy gives Detroit a 27 percent shot.
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10. Milwaukee at South Carolina, Sunday
The Horizon League's Milwaukee nearly lost to Division-II Parkside in an exhibition last week after their starting shooting guard went down with a hand injury to his non-shooting hand, so this one became a lot more unlikely. Even so, the Gamecocks return two starters to their 10-win team and won't be as solid in the frontcourt.
Pomeroy gives Milwaukee a 28 percent chance.
Ranking the Horizon League’s Friday openers--
Horizon League Hoops
Cleveland State head coach Gary Waters receives new seven-year contract--
CollegeBasketballTalk
Miami Heat opens road trip with tough win vs. Hawks--
Miami Herald
The Heat led 72-71 after the third quarter but used a 10-2 run to begin the fourth quarter. Bosh anchored the Heat’s starting lineup to begin the final period with Norris Cole, Allen, Haslem and Rashard Lewis providing support.
“They did a great job,” James said. “They raised the lead for us and we needed every bucket. Tonight was one of those division games, one of those hand-to-hand combat games, and it’s always good to get a win on the road.”
James steps up in Wade's absence as Heat edge Hawks--
South Florida Sun Sentinel
Having to buy time, Spoelstra, with his team up one, opened the fourth quarter with Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem, Rashard Lewis, Ray Allen and Norris Cole on the court. That group pushed the Heat to a nine-point lead.
Each had their moments, foremost Bosh, who finished with 24 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field and 10-of-10 perfection from the line, his 19-foot jumper with 2:04 to play giving the Heat an 89-87 lead.
"There had to be some pick up for the offense," Bosh said of playing in Wade's absence, "and I wanted to make sure to do my part."
How numbers added up for Heat title--
South Florida Sun Sentinel
Of players with at least 350 shots, the NBA's worst two-point percentages last season belonged to Charlotte Bobcats guard Kemba Walker, .393; Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough, .409; Heat guard Norris Cole, .414; and the Heat's Udonis Haslem, .423.
Cleveland State University men's basketball team romps over Grambling State--
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Vikings Run by Grambling, 92-49, in Season Opener--
csuvikings.com
Strong Second Half Leads Vikings To Season Opening Victory--
csuvikings.com
Anderson, McCallum lead U-D past Northern Michigan--
The Oakland Press
Detroit Gets Blowout Win Over Northern Michigan, 88-53--
Titans Update
McCallum Named to the Wooden Award Preseason Top 50--
detroittitans.com
Titans Tame Wildcats in Season Opener 88-53--
detroittitans.com
State basketball: Michigan women win in coach Kim Barnes Arico's debut--
The Detroit News
Titans Drop Season Opener At Michigan--
detroittitans.com
UIC releases 2012-2013 intro video--
Horizon League Hoops
Flames Drop Season Opener against Truman State, 64-51--
uicflames.com
Loyola Paints a Different Picture, Led By Ben Averkamp to Win over Toledo--
Mid-Major Madness
Averkamp scores his 1,000th point in Loyola's win--
The Chicago Tribune
Loyola beats Toledo 62-50--
Daily Herald
Loyola (Chicago) Takes Down Toledo, 62-50--
LU Wolf Ball
Loyola Men's Basketball Games Available Online In 2012-13--
LoyolaRamblers.com
Defensive Effort Helps Loyola Top Toledo, 62-50, In Season Opener--
LoyolaRamblers.com
Women's Basketball Start Time Pushed Back--
LoyolaRamblers.com
Cold Shooting Dooms Loyola In Loss To Lafayette, 62-51--
LoyolaRamblers.com
Women's basketball: Today's UWGB-Northern Iowa preview--
Green Bay Press Gazette
Regular Season Play Tips off Saturday at UNI--
GreenBayPhoenix.com
Men's basketball: Today's UWGB-Chicago State preview--
Green Bay Press Gazette
UWM's Kelm shines off the bench--
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Takes Down Mary, 76-46--
UWM Update
Panthers Cruise To Win Over Mary In Season Opener--
uwmpanthers.com
Panthers open with a victory--
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Postgame Report: Milwaukee at Chicago State--
Panther Blog Zone
Dominant Second Half Helps Milwaukee Claim Victory In Opener--
uwmpanthers.com
Panthers Stay On Road To Face Instate Battle Sunday In Madison--
uwmpanthers.com
Weekend Preview: Nate Wolters, Indiana headline the Best of the Rest--
CollegeBasketballTalk
Friday 8:30 p.m.: Georgia Southern at Valparaiso: Another sneaky good individual matchup as GSU’s Eric Ferguson goes head-to-head with Valpo’s Ryan Broekoff.
Some ‘under the radar’ individual battles to keep tabs on tonight--
CollegeBasketballTalk
Eric Ferguson (Georgia Southern) vs. Ryan Broekhoff (Valparaiso)
While Broekhoff (reigning Horizon League POY) had the better perimeter shooting and rebounding numbers of the two last season, Ferguson’s been hard at work to improve his ball-handling and perimeter skill set during the offseason. Valparaiso will once again be one of the favorites in the Horizon, but if Georgia Southern is to reach the point of contending with Davidson and Charleston it will be Ferguson who leads the way.
Men’s basketball: Crusaders off to fast start--
The Post-Tribune
Without Capobianco, Valpo runs past Georgia Southern in season opener--
The NWI Times
Strong start to season for Crusaders--
Valpo Torch
Valparaiso Blows Out Georgia Southern, 85-54--
Valpo Daily
Crusader Men Cruise to Season-Opening Win Friday Night--
valpoathletics.com
Valparaiso women knock off Indiana in opener--
The Post-Tribune
Crusaders knock off Indiana for second time in school history--
The NWI Times
Live from the ARC: Valparaiso Opening Night (double blog action!)--
Inside VU Sports
Women's basketball open season--
Valpo Torch
Dorow turns team around--
Valpo Torch
Crusader Women Never Trail, Defeat Indiana Friday Night--
valpoathletics.com
Raiders dominate Idaho in opener--
Dayton Daily News
Wright State dominates Idaho in opener--
Wright State University Sports
Donlon proud of his players after win over Idaho--
Wright State University Sports
Wright State Upsets Idaho, 80-70--
Rowdy Review
Balanced attack leads Wright State men’s basketball to season-opening win over Idaho--
The Guardian
Men Win Season Opener at Idaho--
wsuraiders.com
Women Drop Opener at Southeast Missouri--
wsuraiders.com
Despite youth, limitations, Boldon expects YSU women to be better--
Youngstown Vindicator
YSU women shoot down Pittsburgh--
Youngstown Vindicator
YSU wins opener at Pitt … again--
The Jambar
Strong Second-Half Effort Lifts Women’s Basketball Past Pitt, 64-50--
ysusports.com
Men's Basketball Season Tips Off Friday--
Horizon League Network
League Teams Open Season 6-0 on Friday--
Horizon League Network
Ranking the Horizon League’s Friday openers--
Horizon League Hoops
The exhaustive tempo-free guide to the Horizon League's 2012-2013 season--
Run The Floor
Replay: Chat with Oakland U. basketball coach Greg Kampe--
The Detroit Free Press
Im currently a sophomore at Oakland and appreciate your hard work, your an awesome coach. With a few teams leaving the Summit and so much moving around in conferences in the NCAA today, do you see a time when we aren't in the Summit anymore and possibly swith conferences?
by Mike 12:04 PM
Permalink
How likely is a move to the Horizon League?
by Bill 12:04 PM
I think you hit it on the head that it is an unstable time for conference affiliations. The Summit League has been very good to OU, and is rapidly becoming a top 20 men's basketball conference. We will always do what's best for Oakland, and we have to be proactive to keep up with the changing landscape.
Cleveland State rewards coach Waters with 7-year deal through 2018-19--
CBS Sports
In the wake of the Nets: LeBron having a ball--
South Florida Sun Sentinel
Erik Spoelstra, on the Heat's rotation: "Right now we have a nine to ten man rotation. Depending on whom we are playing and the flow of the game Norris Cole and Mike Miller will definitely be in the mix."
Gary Waters and Cleveland State Vikings agree to 7-year contract; basketball coach has 122-82 record in 6 CSU seasons--
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Gary Waters Inks New Seven-Year Contract--
Cleveland State Hoops
2012-13 SEASON PREVIEW: CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS--
Cleveland State Hoops
Wooden Award preseason top 50 unveiled--
College Basketball Nation Blog
Ray McCallum Jr., G, Detroit: McCallum finally became the leader his father and coach Ray McCallum Sr. needed him to be during the final stages of last season. McCallum led the Titans to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 1999 by amassing 21 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals in a win over Valparaiso in the Horizon League title game.
Appling, Hardaway Jr., Burke, McCallum on Wooden Award watch list--
The Detroit News
McCallum Named to the Wooden Award Preseason Top 50--
detroittitans.com
Game #1: Nothing Like Opening Up The Season Against A Rival As Detroit Faces Michigan--
detroittitans.com
UIC has more scoring options this season--
The Chicago Tribune
Flames Host Truman State for Season Opener on Friday--
uicflames.com
With 7 freshmen, Loyola counting on 2 seniors--
The Chicago Tribune
Loyola To Recognize Wounded Warriors Monday Night--
LoyolaRamblers.com
Women's Basketball Tips Off Season At Lafayette--
LoyolaRamblers.com
Men's basketball: Raised expectations for UW-Green Bay--
Green Bay Press Gazette
Green Bay Lifts the Lid on 2012-13 on Saturday Afternoon--
GreenBayPhoenix.com
Panthers Open Regular Season With Friday Night Contest Against Mary--
uwmpanthers.com
Milwaukee Women Open 2012-13 Campaign Friday At Chicago State--
uwmpanthers.com
Tempo-free countdown: No. 1 Valparaiso--
Horizon League Hoops
VU men eager to start promising season--
Post-Tribune
Broekhoff looking past disappointments to final VU season--
The NWI Times
Crusaders Set For Season Opener With Georgia Southern--
valpoathletics.com
VU women’s preview: New coach picking up the pace--
Post-Tribune
Check Out the Latest Valpo Coaches Show With Tracey Dorow--
valpoathletics.com
Valpo Women Open Season at Home Friday versus Indiana--
valpoathletics.com
Wright State’s Sledge suspended two games--
Dayton Daily News
Wright State ‘ready to roll’--
Dayton Daily News
New Raider Young says defense is his strength--
Dayton Daily News
WSU's Vest puts frustrating year behind him--
Dayton Daily News
Wright State men’s basketball team ‘ready to roll’--
Wright State University Sports
Men’s basketball set for rematch with Idaho to kick off season--
The Guardian
Demmings gives Wright State a chance every night--
Dayton Daily News
Demmings gives Wright State women a chance every night--
Wright State University Sports
Despite youth, limitations, Boldon expects YSU women to be better--
Youngstown Vindicator
McCallum Named to Wooden Award Top 50--
Horizon League Network
