This has been a classic redemption year for Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans. The longtime coach called last year’s team the best of his career before it bowed out in the Round of 32 to Syracuse. It also got swept by rival Michigan (at home and in the Big Ten Tournament).First, Spartans took out the Wolverines in 3 meetings, helping earn a No. 2 seed in the NCAA … [Read more...] about Duke vs. Michigan State Elite 8: Betting Line, Prediction & Pick
Zion Williamson Bulls: Chances Duke’s Star Forward Winds Up in Chicago
As much of a surefire first overall pick in the NBA since Anthony Davis out of Kentucky, Zion Williamson has inspired an epic tanking war in the NBA to land his services. Standing 6’7″, weighing in at a whopping 285 pounds, and possessing the athleticism of LeBron James (maybe better); Zion has NBA scouts and executives drooling at just what the ceiling for him might be. … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Bulls: Chances Duke’s Star Forward Winds Up in Chicago
Duke’s Grant Hill Mistaken For Michigan State’s Steve Smith At Michigan Game
Duke and Michigan State play in tonight’s NCAA College Basketball’s March Madness Elite 8 matchup at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Per CBS Sports: Duke head coach, Mike Krzyzewski boasts a remarkable 11-1 record against Michigan State head coach, Tom Izzo, including a 3-1 mark in the NCAA Tournament. However, in those 12 meetings, each team covered six times. Now, the … [Read more...] about Duke’s Grant Hill Mistaken For Michigan State’s Steve Smith At Michigan Game
RJ Barrett NBA Draft: Projections & Mocks Feature Intriguing Fits
The future home of Duke Blue Devils star RJ Barrett in the 2019 NBA Draft will almost certainly depend on how the lottery plays out. While the bottom three teams in the league receive the best odds to land a top-four pick as well as the No. 1 selection, it’s widely believed Barrett could already know when his name will be called.With teammate Zion Williamson pegged as the … [Read more...] about RJ Barrett NBA Draft: Projections & Mocks Feature Intriguing Fits
Rowan & Kesha Barrett, RJ’s Parents: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
RJ Barrett’s parents, Rowan and Kesha Barrett, have been with him from the start. RJ is originally from Mississauga, Canada which is located outside of Toronto. RJ’s parents met as student-athletes at St. John’s University. RJ’s dad, Rowan, played basketball, while his mom, Kesha, was a sprinter on the track team. When asked by Newsday which of his parents is more competitive, … [Read more...] about Rowan & Kesha Barrett, RJ’s Parents: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know