Category: college basketball 365

Exception to the Rule.

On By @gtmoblueIn college basketball 365

Pro basketball is anathema to the game itself.  Pro basketball is all about money, about 1-on-1 showboating, what the heck is defense, what is a set play (with a couple of teams that run sets), half the league makes the playoffs, shoes, and did I mention…Money.

I hardly ever notice, let alone talk about the pro game.  Not worth the time of day. However…every rule, law, statute, regulation has exceptions.

AI – Allen Iverson, Mr. “What we talkin’ ’bout, Practice!” was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame yesterday, along with Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal, and Yao Ming.  This is an exception to the rule.

2016 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees

Postby gtmoBlue » Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:49 pm

HOF Inductee Speeches from AI, Shaq, and Yao…

The Answer’s Hall of Fame Speech – 09Sep2016

↓http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/09/10/watch-allen-iversons-fantastic-hall-of-fame-speech/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs&yptr=yahoo

Watch Allen Iverson’s fantastic Hall of Fame speech
Unscripted. Raw. Emotional. Must watch. Allen Iverson’s Hall of Fame induction speech Friday night was exactly like the way he played the game, and it was the highlight of the night. Just lik…

Shaquille O’Neal’s Hall of Fame Speech – 09Sep2016

↓http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/09/10/watch-shaquille-oneals-hilarious-hall-of-fame-speech-video/

Watch Shaquille O’Neal’s hilarious Hall of Fame speech (VIDEO)
Shaq’s speech was just as big as his personality.

Yao Ming’s Hall of Fame Speech – 09Sep2016

↓http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/09/10/yao-ming-pokes-fun-at-iverson-shaq-in-hall-of-fame-speech-video/

Yao Ming pokes fun at Iverson, Shaq in Hall of Fame speech (VIDEO)
Yao kicked off the induction ceremony with a short, moving speech.

It’s Gumby’s Fault…

On By @gtmoblueIn college basketball 365

Gumbydamnit opened the flood gates over on the Holyland of Hoops site.  Now every Tom, Dick, and Harry is making “bold predictions” over there.

HLH’s BEast Bold Predictions

Here’s mine…

Re: Bold BE Predictions for 2016-17 Postby gtmoBlue » Fri Sep 02, 2016 5:40 pm

No surprise here, I’ll hold with my May predictions.
Big East – 2016-17 Finish (02 Sept. Edition)
1. Creighton
2. Seton Hall
2. Villanova
4. Xavier
5. Georgetown
6. St Johns
7. DePaul
8. Marquette
9. Providence
10. Butler
and the ever popular:  Let’s Play 20 Questions HLH’s 2016-17 “20 Questions”

Re: 16-17 BIG EAST 20 Questions

Postby gtmoBlue » Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:23 am

1. BIG EAST Tournament Champion: Seton Hall
2. BIG EAST Regular Season Champion: Creighton
3. BIG EAST Player of the year: Marcus Foster
4. BIG EAST Freshman of the year: Kobe Paras
5. # of teams in NCAA Tournament: 6 (Creighton, SH, ‘Nova, G’twn, X, Johnnies)
6. # of Sweet 16 Teams: 3 – Georgetown, ‘Nova, Creighton
7. # of Elite 8 Teams: 2 ‘Nova, Creighton
8. # of Final 4 Teams: 1 ‘Nova
9. Last team standing in NCAA Tournament: ‘Nova
10. Round when last team falls (or wins): FF
11. Most overrated team: Xavier
12. Most underrated team: St. Johns
13. Biggest jump (by BIG EAST standing): St. Johns
14. Biggest drop (by BIG EAST standing): Butler
15. Highest national ranking: 2
16. # of teams to crack top 25 at any point: 7 (‘Nova, X, SH, Creighton, G’twn, Butler, Marquette)
17. Most top 25 teams at the same time: 5 (‘Nova, X, SH, Creighton, G’twn)
18. # of top 25 teams entering NCAA Tournament: 5
19. # of exempt tourney championships: 4 X, ‘Nova, Creighton, DePaul
20. Final Conference RPI Ranking: 2
21. Most improved team: Tie btwn St. Johns/Creighton.

*Gotta give ‘Nova the benefit of the doubt in the NCAAs. We all know it’s about the matchups and they are a veteran team.

What’s your take?