With the conclusion of the non-conference slate of games comes a moment of solitude where we acknowledge the blossoming of last season’s promise into this season’s reality. Outside the shadow of Mount Nittany, it may be a mild surprise that Conference’s best backcourt thus far comes from Penn State. The reign of Talor Battle and Stanley Pringle, however, may be short-lived as the Big Ten is loaded with talented guards. (more…)
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Posted by TD Lawlor on December 30th, 2008Loose Balls: December 16
Posted by TD Lawlor on December 16th, 2008One Z-Pack, two refills of penicillin, one bottle of Advil (maybe more) and a room scattered with Kleenex. It’s been a deep and dark December at Hoopraker. In two weeks marked by our infirmity, a few simple truths have become self-evident for the basketball teams at Purdue, Wisconsin, and Michigan State. (more…)
Something Afoot in West Lafayette?
Posted by TD Lawlor on November 17th, 2008Matt Painter and Purdue enter a season marked with high expectations. But, in a season-opening 82-50 win against Detroit, E’twaun Moore found himself on the bench at tip off, having lost his starting spot for what’s been called a violation of team rules during practice. Painter laid down the law and swiftly. While Moore’s digression may or may not be an isolated incident, with the cascade of transfers in recent seasons (none more surprising than Scott Martin) at the very least, it’s worth keeping one eye gazed on Purdue’s chemistry as they steam into a season as Conference favorites. (more…)
Why Do I Watch College Basketball?
Posted by TD Lawlor on November 14th, 2008Radio Silence. The opening tips are upon us and I catch myself shooting free throws against my bedroom walls with socks. Disgusted with the whimper of the Big Ten basketball last March, Hoopraker abruptly unplugged its Mac and tuned out. But, with leaves now thoroughly covering my yard, I must reconcile my addiction. I’m hooked. I have little choice. A few of the storylines that keeps Hoopraker coming back for more sweet and pure basketball junk: (more…)
Free Eric Gordon
Posted by DJ Elsass on March 15th, 2008The Gophers overcame a referee corps that did everything in its power to get the home state Hoosiers to Saturday, the continued absence of Spencer Tollackson, and another monstrous double-double from D.J. White in notching what constitutes the first signature win of the Tubby era in the Twin Minny. (more…)