Andy Enfield is about to replace one lottery pick with another. Just weeks before former USC big man Onyeka Okongwu is expected to be a high pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Enfield is bullish on his replacement --- five-star freshman Evan Mobley. "Evan's basketball IQ is extremely high," Enfield said of the 7-foot Mobley on Tuesday. "He's got great hands and touch around the … [Read more...] about Andy Enfield: Evan Mobley has elements of both Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant
Archives for October 2020
Episode 260 — Virginia’s Tony Bennett
Virginia's Tony Bennett would love to recapture the momentum gained at the end of last season where the Cavaliers won 11 of their final 12 games. What will be the key to doing that? What transfer Sam Hauser brings to the team. Replacing Mamadi Diakite and Braxton Key.... Who steps up? Can they once again be defensive stalwarts? Why strength through numbers will be the theme. … [Read more...] about Episode 260 — Virginia’s Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett: Sam Hauser is very clear on who he is as a player
Tony Bennett has complete confidence in Sam Hauser and the transfer from Marquette has yet to play a game for Virginia. Why does Bennett feel that way? "He's very clear on who he is as a player," Bennett said of Hauser Monday on the College Hoops Today Podcast. "He understands the game. He knows what he's good at it. That's rare for someone of that ability. He'll do … [Read more...] about Tony Bennett: Sam Hauser is very clear on who he is as a player
Sources: San Diego State, UCLA working on MTE at Viejas Arena
San Diego State is endeavoring to host an MTE at Viejas Arena that would feature UCLA and two other mid-major programs, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. If completed, the event will be held on Nov. 25th and 27th. Both the Aztecs and Bruins were initially headed to Orlando for their early season tournaments. UCLA is currently ranked 13th … [Read more...] about Sources: San Diego State, UCLA working on MTE at Viejas Arena
12 head coaches on the rise entering the 20-21 season
It’s never too early to start looking ahead to next season! Check below for our list of 12 head coaches on the rise entering the 20-21 college basketball season. In no particular order: Mark Pope, BYU: Pope proved that he could coach while he was at Utah Valley. At BYU, he's proving that he's a potential star. The Cougars went 24-8 last season in Pope's first year in … [Read more...] about 12 head coaches on the rise entering the 20-21 season