Maryland had great success the last two seasons in close games, and one reason for that success is sophomore guard Melo Trimble. With the game on the line Saturday at Wisconsin, Trimble rose up for a 3-pointer from straightaway, which he drilled to give the Terrapins…
Star freshman Melo Trimble will return to Maryland for his sophomore season, the program announced Wednesday. Trimble, who averaged 16.2 points and 3.0 assists for the Terrapins and earned first team All-Big Ten honors, was projected to be a second-round pick if he declared for the NBA…
Forwards Troy Williams of Indiana and Jake Layman of Maryland are sharing Big Ten Player of the Week honors for Dec. 15-21. Williams, a 6-foot-7 sophomore, recorded a double-double in Indiana’s win against Butler, tallying 22 points and 11 rebounds. Williams also posted three assists, two blocks…
Northwestern guard Bryant McIntosh won his first Big Ten Freshman of the Week award, sharing the honor with Maryland’s Melo Trimble. McIntosh posted 15 points, six assists and two steals as Northwestern demolished Mississippi Valley Sate, 101-49. McIntosh is the first Freshman of the Week winner from Northwestern…
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…
For the second week in a row, the Big Ten is sharing its Player of the Week award. Maryland guard Melo Trimble and Penn State guard D.J. Newbill are this week’s winners. Trimble, a freshman, also took home the Freshman of the Week award. In four games…
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…
Non-conference scheduling always plays a key role when March comes around in terms of NCAA Tournament bids and seeding. There are 10 Big Ten teams capable of making the Big Dance, but in order for all of those teams to actually have a shot they…
The Catch and Shoot’s Ultra Early 2014-15 season preview continues with an early look at the Big Ten. Wisconsin enters as the big favorite with four starters returning from a team that is fresh off a Final Four appearance. There are still some questions about…
