It’s conference preview time! Over the next few months, we’ll break down one league every week, featuring key questions, preseason power rankings, preseason awards, and more. This week’s focus is on the Big East. Check below for a comprehensive breakdown of the league: Five Key Questions entering the Big East 1. Can Villanova win a national title for the third … [Read more...] about Big East Preseason Preview
Archives for August 2020
John Brannen: NCAA Tournament selection process needs to be as equitable as it can be
John Brannen knew exactly what he was doing. Prior to ever coaching a game at Cincinnati, Brannen loaded up the Bearcats' non-conference slate with quality mid-majors and consulted an outside analytics firm to assist. Those extra games of significance helped put the Bearcats in position to make the NCAA Tournament last March before everything was cancelled due to … [Read more...] about John Brannen: NCAA Tournament selection process needs to be as equitable as it can be
Episode 250 — Cincinnati’s John Brannen
Cincinnati's John Brannen learned a lot in his first year as the Bearcats' head coach. What are the goals for year two? What was behind the strong second half finish to the season? Coaching in tight, overtime, games. Who steps up to fill the void left by Jarron Cumberland and Tre Scott? His impressions of coaching in the American. And the biggest keys to being back in a … [Read more...] about Episode 250 — Cincinnati’s John Brannen
American Conference Preseason Preview
It’s conference preview time! Over the next few months, we’ll break down one league every week, featuring key questions, preseason power rankings, preseason awards, and more. This week’s focus is on the American Conference. Check below for a comprehensive breakdown of the league: Five Key Questions entering the American Conference 1. Which key transfers will … [Read more...] about American Conference Preseason Preview
Travis Ford: NCAA Selection Committee will have to find another formula if there’s no non-conference games
Travis Ford believes next year's Saint Louis team could be the best that he's ever had as a head coach. The Billikens return everyone of significance from last season's team that won 23 games prior to the Atlantic 10 Tournament, headlined by a trio of all-conference players in Jordan Goodwin, Hasahn French, and Javonte Perkins. How confident is Ford in Saint Louis' … [Read more...] about Travis Ford: NCAA Selection Committee will have to find another formula if there’s no non-conference games