Although hockey is and will remain the number one sport and religion in Canada, United States’ basketball influence has found its way up north. Canadian Prep Schools are becoming more popular and competitive and they are beginning to develop elite talent. Canada has become a nice pipeline for schools like Gonzaga, Syracuse, Texas and more. I wouldn’t say they really play any different from Americans, but th ...

The 2008-2009 Pitt basketball team was regarded as one of the most physical in the country. The squad had high expectations after winning the Big East title in 2007-2008 and returning most of their key players. Pitt was led by their “Big 3”: undersized big man DeJuan Blair (Spurs), scoring machine Sam Young (Pacers), and scrappy, slightly overweight point guard Levance Fields (nowhere to be found). The grou ...

As we turn the calendar to June it means two things. The NBA Finals are here, and so is the NBA Draft. June 27th is the exact date we will all tune into ESPN and watch David Stern get booed for the last time. Now is that why we watch? Of course not! Maybe it’s to see who goes number one? Maybe it’s to see who the Knicks pass on so they can take a player like Jordan Hill? Maybe it’s to see when the first ran ...

In this draft there isn’t necessarily a clear #1 pick who will dominate the league for the next 15 years. But there are many intriguing prospects who have great upside that can contribute immediately. I believe that this draft will contain some hidden special talents that will bring a bright future to their organizations. #1 Overall Pick Nerlens Noel to the Cleveland Cavaliers [caption id="attachment_14021" ...

Olumuyiwa Famutimi, also known as “Olu” and “O-Boy”, was born above the border in Toronto, Ontario. After getting noticed for his athletic play, he transferred to Flint Northwestern High School in Flint, Michigan. His legal guardian was also his AAU coach, Chris Grier. The 6-5 SF grabbed a lot of attention and was ranked the 7th best prospect in his 2003 Class according to ESPN.com. Consequently he made the ...

The choice to enter the draft or stay at school can be easy or hard. For some guys, they are just looking to jump ship and join the NBA. For others, the decision can take weeks. Miami Hurricanes point guard Shane Larkin is trying to make the choice, but his time is running out. To me, the answer is obvious. [caption id="attachment_13511" align="aligncenter" width="660"] via Associated Press[/caption] The U ...

When people mention Harvard University, it is almost always for academic reasons. After all, Harvard has produced eight U.S. Presidents, has the largest endowment of any college in the world, and has an acceptance rate lower than the points-per-game average of Philadelphia 76ers center Lavoy Allen (5.8 vs. 5.79, his avg last week). However, the school is now making a name for itself in the basketball world, ...