Category Archives: College Hoops

2011 BSB NCAA Pool Standings

Well, it was another successful four-day Annual BSB Summit in Sea Isle City, NJ this weekend, and that means it’s time to post the current BSB NCAA Pool Standings.  Bry looks to be the favorite at the moment, but there’s still plenty of pot … Continue reading

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CTC Final Recap: By an Amazing Score of 2,652 – 2,651, Rikey Wins the 2011 Overall Title

Truth is oftentimes stranger than fiction.  And, in this case, you can’t make this kind of thing up.  After 13 days, 276 games played, and 45,712 points awarded, the CTC overall title was decided by one single, solitary point.  Doogan … Continue reading

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Tournament Bracket Selections: Initial Reactions

Well, here are some unfiltered, unedited initial reactions to the brackets.  These opinions might change by Thursday…or tonight…but they are immediate. Even I – the ultimate defender of the mid-major – cannot really defend VCU or UAB.  But, that being … Continue reading

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Today’s Top Twelve: Temple Possible First-Round Draws

With the Selection Show just hours away, I wanted to start thinking about the possible first-round matchups for the Owls.  In looking at Joe Lunardi’s Bracketology that was posted before today’s games, the Owls were pegged as a 7-seed, even after … Continue reading

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CTC: Day Thirteen

After twelve days of pretty amazing basketball and intense CTC competition, it all comes down to one game (and maybe a single point) to decide the 2011 CTC overall title.  With only four games today – all worth 80 points … Continue reading

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CTC Day Twelve Recap: Rikey Wins a Big Day Twelve and Could Complete a Historic Comeback

And, then there were two.  Rikey’s correct picks of Richmond and Kansas yesterday have put him in striking distance of J, the overall leader, on the final day.  And, get this – if Kentucky wins – Rikey will win the … Continue reading

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CTC: Day Twelve

Last Update: 9:58 AM *denotes recent update Yesterday was an unbelievable day of wild finishes, blown leads, and lots of overtimes.  Can today provide anything like that?  Well, there are some more great games, and some huge CTC implications all day.  … Continue reading

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CTC Day Eleven Recap: Alexi’s 596 Wins the Day, Moves into Top Five; J Takes Over the Overall Lead and is in Great Position for the Overall Title

In what is always the highest-scoring day of the CTC, Alexi scores almost as many as The Jimmer and moves into the Top 5.  J, who was right behind Alexi, has taken the overall lead and is in really good … Continue reading

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CTC: Day Eleven

LAST UPDATE:  10:49 am * – denotes recently posted update I have said many times that the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament are the four greatest days in the sports calendar.  And, I believe the Divisional Round of the … Continue reading

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CTC Day Ten Recap: Rikey, Lohse, and Primm Shine on the Biggest Day Yet; Bry’s Overall Lead Continues to Shrink

Prior to Day Ten, the biggest single-day score was Rikey’s 266 on Day Eight.  Well, all 20 people had more than that on Day Ten.  And, once again, the big day was won by Rikey, who moves back into second … Continue reading

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