Rush The Court

Another day full of teams punching their tickets for the dance, and another morning after with tons of analysis, opinions, and great links…enjoy!

• The America East didn’t vote Binghamton’s D.J. Rivera into the top 5 for player of the year in the conference because they disagreed with the transfer policy… Memo to America East Coaches: grow up and give the kid his due!
• The Quad got the chance to interview Big East Commissioner Mike Tranghese, who still gets chills at Madison Square Garden.
• Five Things that this blogger feels college basketball needs to change, and he can’t resist taking a shot at the Big Ten’s offensive ineptitude.
• John Gasaway at BP has named his National College Player of the Year…take a look.
• CBS’ Gary Parrish hands out his National Awards, and his conference awards.
• Jeff Goodman is glad to see Eric Maynor back in the Dance.
• Ty Lawson’s big toe might cause him to miss some time in the ACC tournament…Does anyone honestly believe he won’t try to play?
• Kent State player Chris Singletary has been suspended for the Golden Flashes’ opening round game. Kent State proved it rules with an iron fist when it comes to their players punching opponents in the stomach.
• Depaul’s Jerry Wainwright made his AD look smart for keeping him after the team won…their first Big East game.
• Jeff Goodman’s 16 fun, photo-filled, games to watch for bubble teams.
• Part 2 of yesterday’s graphing Vegas’ opinion done by Vegas Watch.