Big Ten Resume Ranker: Mid-December Edition
Now that we're almost a month into the season, it's time to start taking a looking at Big Ten teams…
Big Ten Weekend Look Ahead: 12.11.15 Edition
The college football championships are now in the books, which means basketball has center stage for a while. There are…
We Need to Talk About California
In recent days, I’ve heard knowledgeable college basketball folks refer to California as both “inconsistent” and “disappointing.” Let’s jump right…
Is Iowa State’s Defensive Improvement Sustainable?
Last week I wrote about Oklahoma's defensive transformation powering its rise up the college basketball rankings. This week, we may…
Levy’s B1G Layup Line: Week 4
The week after the ACC/Big Ten Challenge usually consists of a bunch of major conference teams playing a bunch of…
In a Season of Parity, the High Mids are Struggling…
A common thread as we move into the second month of college basketball has been that many of the top non-power…
What’s Gotten Into Wayne Selden This Season?
Eight games into the season, the most significant development for Kansas hasn't been Cheick Diallo's clearance by the NCAA. Instead, it's been the…
Houston Transfers Leading Offensive Surge
Going into Tuesday night’s matchup against Rhode Island, Houston had been a pleasant surprise. The Cougars' 5-0 record looked great, even if…
On Banning Court Rushings and the Silliness Of It All…
Kenny Ocker (@kennyocker) is a national columnist. I was a participant in one of the most dubious court-rushings of all…
The Big Green Machine: In Praise of Tom Izzo and the Steadiest Program in America
If asked to list the best programs in recent college basketball history, most people would start with Duke and Kentucky,…