May 2008 - Posts

Kentucky musings, coaching moves and more

Posted: Friday, May 09, 2008 5:12 PM
Filed Under: Links roundups

The Friday links, for your clicking pleasure. CONTINUED >>

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The greatest programs: No. 23, Temple

Posted: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 7:45 PM
Filed Under: Greatest hoops programs

Temple has all the makings of an elite hoops program.

One of Philadelphia’s legendary “Big Five,” the Owls have 26 NCAA tournament appearances, 16 conferences titles, claimed the first NIT trophy and produced their share of NBA players.

The most impressive number though? Temple’s 1,689 victories, sixth most among D-I schools. Yes, the program’s been around since 1895, but it’s won 64 percent of those games – the same percentage as Indiana and Arizona.

That kind of prolonged success is a big reason behind Temple’s position at No. 23 in the greatest college basketball programs of all time. CONTINUED >>

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Rankings post-NCAAs, pre-draft, mid-signing

Posted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 2:19 PM
Filed Under: Rankings

The post-Final Four, pre-NBA draft, mid-late-signing period 2008-09 preseason college basketball rankings can be tricky.

Thankfully, the Web is here to help. CONTINUED >>

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