Conference play is back! The Big Ten had four games Tuesday and three games Wednesday, with each day having its studs and duds. Here’s are some thoughts after two days of Big Ten competition: —Scoring is back down in college basketball, and the Big Ten isn’t helping…
Big Ten competition finally gets underway Tuesday afternoon. So here are The Catch and Shoot’s final non-conference power rankings for the conference: 1. Wisconsin (12-1) Wisconsin will lose games in the Big Ten, but it would not be surprising if the Badgers win the…
Michigan State forward Branden Dawson suffered a fracture in his left wrist Wednesday in the Spartans’ win against Eastern Michigan, the school announced Thursday. The school said the fracture is stable and non-displaced. “I feel bad for Branden, as he’s been practicing so well over the…
As if Michigan State coach Tom Izzo couldn’t get any better. Here’s Izzo playing “Jingle Bells” on accordion.
The start of the Big Ten season is just a few weeks away, so here’s a look at where the 14 teams in the league are stacking up so far. 1. Wisconsin (8-1) Wisconsin’s only loss is to Duke, and the Badgers already have several…
1. Kentucky (7-0). Last week: 1 Kentucky hosted a talented Providence team Sunday and dominated down the stretch in a 58-38 win. The Wildcats have another big home game Friday against Texas. 2. Wisconsin (7-0). Last week: 2 Wisconsin knocked off Oklahoma, Georgetown and UAB…
Loyola (Chicago) defeated Kent State on the road Saturday, continuing a hot start to the season. The Ramblers are now 4-1, and the only loss came at nationally ranked Michigan State. Although two of the wins are against non-Division I schools, Saturday’s victory marks a true sign…
1. Kentucky (5-0). Last week: 1 Kentucky has looked pretty much unstoppable so far. The Wildcats had mediocre first halves against Buffalo and Boston University but still won both games easily. They also blew out Kansas at the Champions Classic. 2. Wisconsin (4-0). Last week:…
Loyola improved to 2-0 Monday night with a 78-68 victory against Division II McKendree. The Ramblers torched the Bearcats with 60% field-goal shooting. Although they were out-rebounded 28-23, the Ramblers dominated inside scoring with 48 points in the paint to the Bearcats’ 32. Loyola also…
It’s only a few days into the college basketball season, but after opening weekend the Big Ten announced its first Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week. Michigan State guard Travis Trice took home Player of the Week honors for the first time. The…
