Call him the stabilizer. The nickname fits Kansas’ Dajuan Harris. Losses were at a premium for KU this season, but adversity came to the Jayhawks doorstep more than most would imagine for a 30-win team. And the soothing presence in Lawrence was Harris. Read more…
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The QuackAnon conspiracy theory
It was a year ago that Sedona Prince went on social media and showed the world the shabby treatment that the NCAA was giving to women’s basketball players compared to the men. Read more…
Fictional Hooper Bracket: Hickory Region
Welcome to the old-head section of the bracket. There’s a lot of striped socks and short shorts in this region, so it’s only right that these games are played in the dusty gym in Hickory, Ind. JImmy Chitwood catches a break getting in order to play at home, but he’s not the upset that is […]
After initial Madness, it’s March Moderation
After the wild and bracket-busting first day of men’s March Madness, Candace Parker saw the future on the postgame show. The future Hall of Famer said that after so many upsets on Thursday, coaches of higher-seeded teams would be able to point to that and get their squads focused on the challenge of the tournament. […]
The Fictional Hooper Bracket: Western University Region
The regional sites worked out well for Monica Wright McCall. Western University and USC are on different sides of L.A., but she’s still at home. However, if she advances to the regional final, as expected, another hometown hero might be waiting for her, the trash-talkingest king of the Venice Beach courts Sidney… Read more…
Spiders, Wolverines and … Peacocks, oh My!
Ah, March. Some might call it a month, but those of us who celebrate know it’s a state of mind. And after yesterday, March is unequivocally here. Read more…
After last night, John Calipari has a new name: Can’t-Coach Cal
It’s official: John Calipari can’t coach. Read more…
With Steph Curry ruled out indefinitely, what of these Warriors?
A once-promising season has turned into an injury-plagued campaign for the Golden State Warriors. The injury bug bit Golden State again Wednesday night in their 110-88 loss to Boston, when Steph Curry went down in the second quarter on a questionable play involving the Celtics’ Marcus Smart. Curry has been ruled out… Read more…
NCAA Tournament takes one small step in the right direction
Welcome to the first ever women’s March Madness! Read more…
What Spencer Dinwiddie’s back-to-back game winners really means for Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks have been balling lately and look to have finally found a reliable running mate for superstar Luka Dončić in the form of Spencer Dinwiddie. Read more…