2019 ended with a reminder of how conference play is different, especially having to go on the road. Plus a shocker in Ames, a near-shocker in the Big East, and a mix of conference and non-conference games closed out the year.
Tag: Providence
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – December 27, 2019
We look back at the Diamond Head Classic championship, with the winner clearly trending upward, and then back to a busy Saturday. Included in that Saturday was a blueblood losing two in a row through offensive struggles, and then we talk about a departed big man.
For Providence, the numbers are not adding up
More was expected from Providence than what the Friars have shown to date. What is behind this? A look at the numbers provides no additional clarity for Ed Cooley and his team.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Two out of three wasn’t bad in Brooklyn, with a game that wasn’t competitive sandwiched between two good ones. Plus the Tar Heels face a major challenge due to a key injury and a Pirate may not return to action so fast this time.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, December 7, 2019
There were a few games of interest on Friday night, especially one that opened a new arena and for a while looked like history might repeat itself before a dramatic ending. Plus early conference games, a rivalry renewed in Rhode Island goes to the home team, and the Spartans take another hit on the perimeter.
The Morning Dish – Monday, December 2, 2019
In a season where even the best teams are very capable of losing games to teams they shouldn’t, one team almost did twice and then won a tournament in impressive fashion. Plus a tournament runner-up is without a few players, a few helpers were handed out without scoring, and a few other results as the tournaments finish up.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – March 14, 2019
In our latest podcast, we look at a few early games in the Big East and Atlantic 10 Tournaments, a few bubble teams in action, one more automatic bid that went out on Wednesday, and a shocking coaching move.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – March 9, 2019
In our latest podcast, we start with new developments related to the FBI investigation, but also ask an important question about the media reports. Then we look at a streak that came to an end, who could win an outright regular season conference title that might be a surprise from a couple of weeks ago, and a big night in the Ivy League among other things.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, February 21, 2019
The big rivalry game will be most remembered for a bizarre occurrence just seconds into the ballgame, and not at all for the final result. Plus another bizarre result is in the SEC, some head-scratchers in another conference, and a past champion wins a game that influences the current race in their league.
The Morning Dish – Monday, January 28, 2019
On Sunday, Purdue just further showed that they’re in the ballpark of where many thought they would be before the season. Plus a two-team race is emerging in one conference, and the stage has been set for an upcoming showdown between undefeated teams in another conference.
