Archive for March, 2010

A Closer Look at Baylor’s 1-1-3 Matchup Zone

A little late, but I thought I would just talk a little bit about the game over last weekend's Elite Eight game between Duke and Baylor. The big talk was about how Duke was going to able to beat Baylor's 1-1-3/2-3 matchup zone. Especially when you compare how Kentucky fared against West Virginia's 1-3-1. In [...]

The Importance of Shot Arc From the NYT

A couple of big games tonight including that 1 vs 4 matchup with Duke against Purdue, and Northern Iowa against Michigan St. I must have missed this article the first time round, but thanks to Chris Brown at Smart Football, here is a unique, scientific look at the importance of shot arc to shooting percentage [...]

To Call Or Not to Call a Timeout, Izzo Pulls Back, MSU Wins

What a crazy weekend of first and second round action. From today though, it's that burning question that all coaches have to ponder as a back and forth game inches closer to its finale. From today's thriller between 2 great teams in Michigan State and Maryland. MSU is up 1, but Maryland comes back and [...]

Outside the Lines, Antoine Walker From Riches to Rags

Not X's and O's related, but always an important reminder to always be smart with your money. ESPN's Outside The Lines talks with Antoine Walker who is now playing in the Puerto Rican Basketball League. It's so sad to see how someone who was once so high, who has fallen so low, but a good [...]

Analyzing West Virginia’s Game Winner over Georgetown

What a weekend of college basketball. The number one seeds are set and everyone is starting to get at their brackets, its a great time to be a basketball fan. Like most of you I watched the Big East final yesterday between West Virginia and Georgetown on ESPN. What a great game, and a great [...]