Bisons play it dangerously close, but reach GSC Tourney yet again

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Quick aside for starters: Unlike pretty much every D-I conference (and most in D-II), not everyone makes the GSC tournament.  Since it's such a large conference, only the top 5 teams in each 8-team division make it, and the #4-5 teams have to play a first-round game while everyone else ...

Harding played basketball games last week?

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

I actually knew they did, but I've been moving pretty constantly since the middle of last week, and I haven't had the chance to write up game summaries.  It's a good thing I don't blog for a living, although I bet I could be decent at it if I didn't ...

Gulf South Conference Preview 2008-2009

Monday, November 10th, 2008

These previews will be in descending order, using the team's 2007-08 net efficiency, which I think is the best metric of overall team quality. Christian Brothers 2007-2008 Record: 22-10 Net Efficiency: +13.5 The Bucs have some significant losses: perennial star forward Kevin Weybright, starting guard Justin Ray, and reserve guard Roberto Casiano.  Weybright is ...

Making the GSC Tournament: Possible Scenarios

Friday, February 29th, 2008

The Bisons cut down the nets after last night's game, since it was the first time in the 50-year history of the program that the Harding men finished tied for a conference (or really the division) championship. They still have some work to do, though, if they want to win ...

Bisons beat Tigers, take sole possession of first

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Good, disciplined teams have a tendency to pick up fewer fouls than their opponents for a variety of reasons. Whether it's superior athleticism or speed, as in the ability to alter an offensive approach without making contact with the opponent, or simply smart play around the basket, good teams ...