What’s Trending: Just Another Week of Insanity
Posted by Griffin Wong on February 11th, 2016What’s Trending is a column examining the week that was in college basketball social media. Griffin Wong (@griffwong90) is your weekly host.
Seriously, Another Trip?
Not cool, Grayson Allen. Having fallen to the floor after a missed shot, the Duke sophomore tripped Louisville freshman Raymond Spalding on his way upcourt.
yep, that's a trip by Grayson Allen … https://t.co/hAfZbZaFGb
— Ryan Fagan (@ryanfagan) February 9, 2016
Though the officials initially missed the call, the trip was ruled a flagrant foul upon further review. Duke ultimately got a much-needed win, but Allen definitely suffered a loss in the public eye.
Grayson Allen, that wasn't very sporting.
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) February 9, 2016
So Grayson Allen should probably be ejected. What's the difference between an intentional trip and a punch?
— Jordan Majewski (@jorcubsdan) February 9, 2016
93%
A number that has Texas A&M fans scarred after last night’s heartbreaking loss to Alabama. Down one with just a few seconds remaining, senior Anthony Collins went to the line for two shots. Collins, a 93 percent free throw shooter, missed both of his attempts, causing the Aggies to lose their third game in a row. Tough one.
Texas A&M's Anthony Collins misses late free throws, Alabama hangs on for the W #BuckleUp
Recap #LiveOn3340 at 10 pic.twitter.com/04vqgg59rS
— ABC 33/40 News (@abc3340) February 11, 2016
OH GOD NO ANTHONY COLLINS
— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) February 11, 2016
"It just wasn't meant to be." — Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy on 93-percent free throw shooter Anthony Collins missing those 2 free throws.
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) February 11, 2016
90’s Night in Gainesville
Throwback! Florida hosted its 90’s Night game on Tuesday, and the Gators were sure to market it with style. This pregame hype video showed players in the forms of those in the video game NBA Jam.
This time tomorrow #Gators 90's night. @MBKRowdies & @UF students need you there early & loud. pic.twitter.com/VZIhgqITwb
— Gator M-Basketball (@GatorsMBK) February 9, 2016
And how about some 90s jams to go along with these Florida (basketball) jams?
Doe Doe's dunks are 'interplanetary' on @GatorsMBK 90s night! #gogators (Vine by @FloridaGators) https://t.co/jWWemruEgU
— Bruce Floyd (@brucefloyd) February 10, 2016
This is how @GatorsMBK does it on 90s night! #GoGators https://t.co/MjR2dEbDvj
— Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) February 9, 2016
To top it all off, the Gators backed up the hype, defeating Ole Miss by five. Well done.
A Scary Moment for Roy
North Carolina eked out a three-point win over ACC bottom-feeder Boston College on Tuesday night, but that wasn’t the story coming out of Chestnut Hill. During a timeout in the second half, Williams collapsed to the floor and had to be taken to the locker room. Though he missed the rest of the game with symptoms of vertigo, Williams appears to be fine and has resumed his normal coaching duties.
Roy Williams' collapse in today's game was due to dizziness & vertigo-related. @UNC_Basketball confirmed he is OK.https://t.co/LHvigeXRpd
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) February 10, 2016
Roy Williams has been battling vertigo issues for years. Often looks scarier than it is. Hope he's okay.
— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) February 10, 2016
Roy Williams: “I’ll be fine. I’m not dead yet.”
— InsideCarolina (@InsideCarolina) February 10, 2016
Quick-Hitters
-Boston College junior Garland Owens with the vicious alley-oop and-1!
-Some more ‘oop action from Iowa State’s Monte Morris to Deonte Burton.
Perfect alley-oop pass from Morris for the two-hand Burton dunk!! #Cyclones lead 67-58 with 8:48 left in the 2nd. https://t.co/ieHj3RLp7K
— Cyclone Basketball (@CycloneMBB) February 11, 2016
-Wisconsin junior Vitto Brown with the big slam!
18 points
5 rebounds
2 assists
1 punchhttps://t.co/HuZ34YvVWZ— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) February 11, 2016
-What execution by the University of Rochester! Sam Borst-Smith intentionally misses the free throw and finds teammate Mack Montague for the win.
-The emojis say it all. Westminster College for the win!
@SportsCenter #Top10Play WNMU vs Westminister…Westminister half court win pic.twitter.com/qVyxitBExR
— TeeJay (@KnownAsTeeJay) February 7, 2016
-Maryland senior Rasheed Sulaimon with the flush AND the foul!
https://twitter.com/BigTenNetwork/status/697205865904865280
–Buddy Hield, FTW.
https://twitter.com/ESPNCFB/status/696914121212739584
-Miami point guard Angel Rodriguez may not even be six feet tall, but that wouldn’t stop him from notching the game-winning tip!
Definite #MustSeeACC: Angel Rodriguez with the game-winning tip-in for @CanesHoops: https://t.co/nZcSL5CBki
— ACC Men's Basketball (@accmbb) February 10, 2016
-Washington senior Andrew Andrews rises up for the one-handed slam!
It's a five-point game as Utah leads 87-82 with 1:25 left … UW timeout – Andrews has 22 including this slam: https://t.co/fNuSZjuxIZ
— UW Men's Basketball (@UW_MBB) February 11, 2016
