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The NBA’s G League Will NOT Spell the NCAA’s Recruitment Doom
The NBA’s G League Will NOT Spell the NCAA’s Recruitment Doom
With 5-star players darting for “greener” pastures, it brings up the question: Is this the end of the NCAA recruitment trail?
Sudeep Tumma
May 12, 2020
NBA Draft: Anthony Edwards is the Easy Choice at No. 1
NBA Draft: Anthony Edwards is the Easy Choice at No. 1
Most NBA Draft boards feature a consensus Top 3, but this guy should be at the very top of every list.
Sudeep Tumma
Apr 11, 2020
Lonzo Ball and the NBA Have Both Been Lost in Translation
Lonzo Ball and the NBA Have Both Been Lost in Translation
While the season’s delay is a blow for all players, it’s a familiar feeling for Lonzo, who saw a bright stretch of play interrupted…
Abou Kamara
Apr 8, 2020
NFL Draft: It’s Time to Fall in “Love” With Jordan
NFL Draft: It’s Time to Fall in “Love” With Jordan
Utah State quarterback Jordan Love has been compared to, wait for it… Patrick Mahomes. As the buzz grows, how good does he project to be?
Sudeep Tumma
Mar 27, 2020
- Here’s some previous material, before the hiatus -
To You, Kobe
To You, Kobe
Kobe once wrote a love letter to the game of basketball in his Oscar-winning “Dear Basketball.” Here is my letter to him after his passing.
James Simpson II
Feb 14, 2020
QB Panic Index: Who Needs a New Quarterback in 2020?
QB Panic Index: Who Needs a New Quarterback in 2020?
As the NFL regular season gears down, the quarterback carousel revs its engine. Here are some teams that could flood the market.
Sudeep Tumma
Dec 27, 2019
No Average Joe: The Case for Joe Burrow as the NFL’s Top Draft Pick
No Average Joe: The Case for Joe Burrow as the NFL’s Top Draft Pick
From under the radar to the top of the quarterback mountain, Joe Burrow is legit. NFL teams won’t be able to ignore his monster ’19 season.
Sudeep Tumma
Dec 12, 2019
Devonte’ Graham is the Charlotte Hornets’ Unlikely Savior
Devonte’ Graham is the Charlotte Hornets’ Unlikely Savior
While Graham’s rise was unpredictable, his 2019 season is proof of what an enigmatic work ethic can produce.
Sudeep Tumma
Nov 19, 2019
Chuba Hubbard: The Unlikely Story of The NFL’s Next Best Running Back
Chuba Hubbard: The Unlikely Story of The NFL’s Next Best Running Back
From 12-Man Football in Canada to Heisman candidate, Chuba Hubbard’s one-man ground demolition might be the next to burst down the NFL…
Sudeep Tumma
Nov 11, 2019
Jarrett Culver: The Missing Piece to the Puzzle
Jarrett Culver: The Missing Piece to the Puzzle
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves rookie forward and his impressive work ethic, are meant to succeed.
Sudeep Tumma
Nov 2, 2019
Buy or Sell: (Very) Early NBA Season Takeaways
Buy or Sell: (Very) Early NBA Season Takeaways
The NBA season has already caught us with a few surprises. Change was always inevitable, but not like this. Are we buying into the hype?
Sudeep Tumma
Oct 26, 2019
For the Love of Zion
For the Love of Zion
With Zion now projected to miss 6–8 weeks, history and risk factors tell us it might be ideal for the rookie to “redshirt” this season.
Abou Kamara
Oct 22, 2019
Could the Detroit Pistons Be a Legitimate Force This Season?
Could the Detroit Pistons Be a Legitimate Force This Season?
The perception of being “top-heavy” exists, but behind savvy offseason moves, the Pistons feature quality depth to challenge in the East.
Sudeep Tumma
Oct 21, 2019
Lamar Jackson Is Eye Candy, but John Harbaugh Deserves the Credit
Lamar Jackson Is Eye Candy, but John Harbaugh Deserves the Credit
As the Ravens transitioned at quarterback, Harbaugh’s preparation and diversification remained the one constant in achieving team success.
Sudeep Tumma
Oct 19, 2019
How Chris Godwin Was Created to Dominate Fantasy Football
How Chris Godwin Was Created to Dominate Fantasy Football
Mike Evans has been the receiver to own in Tampa. But the rise of Chris Godwin spells the potential for a new fantasy king at the position.
Sudeep Tumma
Oct 11, 2019
Zach LaVine Demands Your Attention
Zach LaVine Demands Your Attention
To shed the diminutive “just a dunker” label, Zach LaVine needs to travel back to the place where he first made his name.
Abou Kamara
Oct 8, 2019
The Creativity of a Steph Curry “Comeback” Season
The Creativity of a Steph Curry “Comeback” Season
Kevin Durant’s exit and Klay Thompson’s rehab will open the door for a big-time Steph Curry season. Just not in the way many are expecting.
Abou Kamara
Sep 26, 2019
Collin Sexton is Ready to Blow Up
Collin Sexton is Ready to Blow Up
From underneath the dismal Cleveland radar, the sophomore point guard known as “Young Bull” is ready to make a household name for himself.
Sudeep Tumma
Sep 25, 2019
Calvin Ridley’s Breakout Season is No Longer a Dream
Calvin Ridley’s Breakout Season is No Longer a Dream
While Julio Jones commands the spotlight in Atlanta, Calvin Ridley will just be over here, taking the league by storm.
Sudeep Tumma
Sep 19, 2019
Just How “Magical” Will This Orlando Team Be?
Just How “Magical” Will This Orlando Team Be?
After seasons upon seasons of futility, the Magic took a step forward last year and should finally, (finally!) register on your NBA radar.
Sudeep Tumma
Sep 18, 2019
Tim Tebow: A Portrait of Privilege
Tim Tebow: A Portrait of Privilege
Tebow’s claim that college athletes should be unpaid summarized his privilege as an unknowing, white man among a sea of marginalized…
Andrew Hughes
Sep 16, 2019
After Week 1, Some Bold Predictions For Surprise Super Bowl Teams
After Week 1, Some Bold Predictions For Surprise Super Bowl Teams
Let’s overreact to some mild success in Week 1. Could one (or any) of these teams carve out a surprise path to the Super Bowl?
Sudeep Tumma
Sep 14, 2019
What Will Come of the United States’ FIBA Fallout?
What Will Come of the United States’ FIBA Fallout?
With their fourth quarter fallout (and loss) to France, the question looms: What will become of Team USA? The answer lies in recent…
Andrew Hughes
Sep 13, 2019
The “Donovan Mitchell” of the 2019 NBA Draft is… Tyler Herro?
The “Donovan Mitchell” of the 2019 NBA Draft is… Tyler Herro?
The Miami Heat’s lottery pick has the skill set, and more importantly, the opportunity, to take the league by surprise.
Sudeep Tumma
Sep 13, 2019
Out of Luck: Where Do the Indianapolis Colts Go Now?
Out of Luck: Where Do the Indianapolis Colts Go Now?
With Andrew Luck suddenly out of the picture, can the Indianapolis Colts season be salvaged?
Sudeep Tumma
Sep 4, 2019
The Complex Legacy of Lin
The Complex Legacy of Lin
After ending his NBA career in Toronto with a title, Jeremy Lin is moving on to China. What kind of legacy does Linsanity leave behind?
Andrew Hughes
Aug 31, 2019
Show Them the Money: Why NFL Teams Need to Compensate Their Elite Running Backs
Show Them the Money: Why NFL Teams Need to Compensate Their Elite Running Backs
While “elite” running backs carry a shorter career shelf life, they also possess significant impact. Teams should be opening their wallets.
Sudeep Tumma
Aug 29, 2019
The Never-Improving Abyss That is the Phoenix Suns
The Never-Improving Abyss That is the Phoenix Suns
A meddling owner, a roster full of redundancy and poor coaching decisions are only some of the issues with this always-maligned franchise.
Sudeep Tumma
Aug 26, 2019
Could the Atlanta Falcons Actually Make the Super Bowl?
Could the Atlanta Falcons Actually Make the Super Bowl?
An explosive offense combined with an underrated (healthy) defense could mean a not-so-crazy return to the Super Bowl for the Dirty Birds.
Sudeep Tumma
Aug 23, 2019
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