SBRForum Articles - NCAA Basketball

Paradise Jam, Puerto Rico Tip-Off hog weekend action

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:08:51 PM

After three of the top-6 schools struggled on Thursday before pulling out victories, it looks as if the college hoops season is in midseason form when upsets become something of the norm. This weekend finds two tournaments filling the slate with eight schools in Puerto Rico finishing off action that started on Thursday and eight more squads in the Virgin Islands to start the Paradise Jam on Friday.

North Carolina draws Ohio State in 2K Sports Classic semifinals

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:44:52 PM

An early season battle that feels a little like a March tourney contest finds North Carolina taking on the Ohio St. Buckeyes at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.

South Carolina Gamecocks -7½ to sink La Salle Explorers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:41:03 AM

South Carolina is 2-0 while winning by an average of 31 points, while La Salle only beat Hampton by three and now faces a stiffer SEC opponent. Lay the points with the Gamecocks.

Tar Heels face tough test vs. Ohio St. Buckeyes

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:09:44 AM

Thursday night's doubleheader from Madison Square Garden almost has that March feel with four ranked schools meeting in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament. Fresh off career wins No. 800 and 801, Jim Boeheim leads the Syracuse Orange against the California Golden Bears in the opener on ESPN2. Roy Williams and the North Carolina Tar Heels take to the hardwood next against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Buckeyes and Tar Heels clash at Madison Square Garden

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:56:20 AM

Cal and Syracuse tip theThursday evening on ESPN2 followed by a Big Ten, ACC battle in the second game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Tar Heels tip college season vs. Florida International

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:21:39 AM

The college basketball season begins Monday night with North Carolina getting an early start on defending their title from last season when they meet Florida International in the 2K Sports Classic. Roy Williams lost the core of his Tar Heels club from last season, including Tyler Hansbrough, but still sit high in the preseason rankings as they get underway against Isiah Thomas' Golden Panthers.

Memphis, Kansas match rekindles memories from 2008 title game

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:19:53 AM

When we last saw these two schools on the same court, it was the 2008 NCAA Championship game when Kansas and Memphis went to overtime.

California Golden Bears the best of a weak Pac-10

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:45:20 AM

With a solid backcourt and four starters returning, Mike Montgomery and the California Golden Bears will be the team to beat in what should be a down year for the Pac-10.

Kansas Jayhawks clearly the class of the Big 12

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:44:59 AM

Holler all you want, Rick Barnes, but everyone in the Big 12 - even your talented Texas Longhorns - will be chasing the Kansas Jayhawks this season.

Kansas Jayhawks get a slice of my college hoops futures

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:44:29 PM

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are big favorites to win the NCAA, and I was more than happy to fork over some of my hard-earned money to see them do it.

Syracuse Orange host Albany Great Danes in season opener

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:23:57 PM

Jim Boeheim and the Syracuse Orange opened as 24-point favorites against the Albany Great Danes, and the line is still too high despite being bet down several points.

UNC and Duke in ACC: What else is new?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:51:48 AM

New season, same story. Once again find the North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils at the very top of the ACC in what could be a down campaign for the vaunted hoops conference.

Villanova Wildcats lead the Big East pack for 2009-10

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:21:02 AM

Villanova's last two seasons have come to an end at Ford Field against the eventual champs, falling to Kansas in the Sweet 16 in 2008 and North Carolina in the Final Four last year.

Kansas Jayhawks and Kentucky Wildcats in Tar Heels' way

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:59:35 AM

Roy Williams and North Carolina have their work cut out for them if the Tar Heels are going to defend their 2008-09 NCAA Championsip.

Memphis' loss is Kansas Jayhawks' gain

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:57:13 AM

The fallout from John Calipari's move to Kentucky will impact the Big 12 race next year as Kansas enters the season not only as the favorites to win the conference, but also strong favorites to win it all.

Michigan Wolverines -12½ open with easy win vs. Western Michigan

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:54:21 PM

All of the off-field problems will take a backseat to the action on the field today in Ann Arbor where the Michigan Wolverines host the Western Michigan Broncos.

Can Harangody lead Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Big East title?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:23:11 AM

Now that we know who is and who isn't returning to college hardwood floors for the 2009-10 run to the Final Four, we can start to analyze the futures with a keener eye.

Williams, Tar Heels reloading for 2009

Sun, 17 May 2009 11:45:48 AM

College basketball might be out of sight, out of mind for many right now, but that doesn't mean there isn't any news coming from campuses that can be utilized by bettors looking to gain an early edge on next season. On the heels of their 2008-09 National Championship, Roy Williams and North Carolina are rebuilding minus several stars while the Davidson Wildcats begin life without the talented Stephen Curry.

Bittersweet are the memories of college basketball

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:45:16 PM

Bread takes a stroll down memory lane looking back on the recently completed college basketball season. Though it often beat him up badly at the window, it hurt so good.

North Carolina Tar Heels end season on top

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:32:30 PM

And so we're right back where we started from as the North Carolina Tar Heels, the preseason pick for No. 1 in the nation, finished the season just where they started it following their 89-72 win in the title game over Michigan State on Monday. Though the public got the better of the books in the championship contest, the overall betting odds during the 2008-2009 college basketball season were as sharp as ever.

Tar Heels and Spartans meet once again

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:03:54 PM

After the Tar Heels dismantled the Spartans here at Ford Field last December, not many expected Michigan State to get a rematch in tonight's NCAA Championship game. But Tom Izzo's crew has made one helluva' run through the tournament to earn a second chance at Roy Williams and No. 1 seed North Carolina. Just 40 minutes remain in the college hoops season, with tonight's tip slated for 9:21 (ET) on CBS.

Michigan State, Connecticut to go Under 134 in Final Four

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:42:51 PM

Michigan State slowed down the Louisville fast break last game by slowing the pace and not turning the ball over, so look for more of the same here. Go Under vs. UConn tonight.

UConn, North Carolina motor towards Monday meeting

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:12:55 AM

March Madness peaks this weekend in Detroit with the last quartet of schools set for Saturday battle to determing Monday's NCAA Championship matchup. Jeff Adrien and the UConn Huskies get the ball bouncing in the first game of the Final Four lineup on CBS when they take on Tom Izzo's Michigan St. Spartans. The nightcap finds Tyler Hansbrough and the North Carolina Tar Heels hoping to bounce the Villanova Wildcats.

Penn State -3½ over Baylor Bears in NIT Championship

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:02:06 PM

In what should be a virtual home game for Penn State, look for the Nittany Lions to win the NIT Championship tonight when they go up against the Baylor Bears.

The Final Four: Betting trends go to the dogs

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:41:32 AM

Next stop: Detroit. The 2009 Final Four will commence this Saturday at Ford Field in Motown. Can the Spartans and Wildcats kick the Huskies and Tar Heels to the curb?

UConn (-4) will end Michigan State's title hopes

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:29:41 AM

The winner in the previous two meetings between the Huskies and Spartans went on to win the National Championship. Will the same hold true when UConn and Michigan State meet in Detroit on Saturday?

NIT: San Diego St. Aztecs +1 continue run vs. Baylor Bears

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:53:25 PM

The NIT semifinals tip tonight at Madison Square Garden with the Aztecs of San Diego State out to continue their recent hot streak against the Baylor Bears of the Big 12.

San Diego State Aztecs +1 to conquer Baylor Bears in NIT

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:35:16 PM

San Diego State has been underrated all year while going 26-9, and the Aztecs finally get to show off on a national stage tonight in an NIT semifinal over a Big 12 team in Baylor.

Villanova, Michigan St. upset their way to Final Four

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:37:34 AM

Louisville and Pittsburgh didn't make it through the weekend as the No. 1 seeds from the Big East were ousted by Michigan State and Villanova, sending the Spartans and Wildacats to the Final Four.

Oklahoma +7 to hang with Tar Heels

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:16:33 AM

North Carolina may have been number one in the country for a while, but their defense is lacking and Oklahoma will enjoy getting a chance to run after facing two zone defenses. Take the points with Blake Griffin & Company.