Who's the best? Let's rank 'em!

Posted: Friday, July 25, 2008 3:26 PM
Filed Under: Links roundups, Greatest ever

Everyone loves rankings. Whether it’s the AP, coaches, the nation’s top colleges, weekend box office results or the best Donkey Kong player ever, people love ‘em.

Especially when it comes to sports rankings. CONTINUED >>

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Greatest players lists may never change

Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2008 8:50 PM
Filed Under: Rants, Greatest ever

Now that ESPN announced Oscar Robertson as No. 2 on their 25 Greatest Players in College Basketball, there’s no doubt Lew Alcindor’s No 1.

Was there ever any doubt?

And while I’ll disagree with their final list a bit, it seems strange to think that no player from the last 20 years was higher than 12 on ESPN’s list. There were only five from the last 25. Is the modern game lacking those elite players? CONTINUED >>

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The greatest college basketball players

Posted: Saturday, February 16, 2008 5:53 PM
Filed Under: Rants, Greatest ever

This one’s the ideal post for arguing among hoops fans. Except when you get to the top – then there’s little room for debate.

Just like in football, ESPN is counting down the 25 greatest players in college basketball history. (Click here for videos.) And it’s a loaded list.

The fun part about these lists is everyone has their version. CONTINUED >>

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