The Top Ten Performances of the 2008-09 Season
kj on Apr 9th 2009
I’ve decided not to post any commentary of a forward-looking nature until we get over to the new site. For now, let’s revel in the season that has been.
One of the things that made this season so special was the number of guys who stepped up at various times during the season to get [...]
Championship Game Eve Links
kj on Apr 5th 2009
Heels, Spartans playing for school of the ’00s
Just to add to the pressure.
First thoughts on the Tarheels
Short rest may give us an advantage?
Izzo Is a Master of the Quick Turnaround
14-2 in the second games of NCAA Tournament weekends.
Lucas-Lawson, Walton-Ellington
Makes sense to me. Not sure either Lucas or Wlaton can stop Lawson; might as well [...]
Final Four Eve Links
kj on Apr 3rd 2009
Suton’s Final Four trip a miracle
On the front page of ESPN.com at the moment.
Don’t dismiss Spartans; they’re redefining elite
Fun fact: Since 1999, MSU has been to more Final Fours than the entire SEC or Pac 10.
Heathcote and Johnson To Be Inducted Into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
I’m going to assume this is a [...]
Coffee Talk: Enjoying the Ride
kj on Mar 30th 2009
It’s now been 30 hours since MSU punched its ticket to the Final Four. And the buzz still hasn’t worn off.
Just over 115 hours remain until the team takes the floor in Detroit against the Huskies. So we’ve got plenty of time to break down that match-up.
For now, let’s step back and savor the four-game [...]
Coffee Talk: Who Plays on the Wing?
kj on Mar 19th 2009
Going into NCAA Tournament play, our starting lineup looks like it may finally be completely healthy. Kalin Lucas, Travis Walton, Raymar Morgan, Delvon Roe, and Goran Suton should all be able to play 25-30 minutes per game at near 100%. (Roe is perhaps the exception to this statement, but he’s certainly as ready to contribute [...]
Monday Night Links and Coffee Talk
kj on Mar 16th 2009
The plan is to post a Robert Morris preview tomorrow night. For now, here’s what other people are talking about as we head into the first week of the Big Dance–plus a question for us to talk about.
College Basketball BlogPoll breakdown, Week “6″
MSU is #7. I live a numb existence.
Previewing the Pods: Midwest Edition
Geeks review [...]
Coffee Talk: The Seniors
kj on Mar 5th 2009
Sunday is Senior Day. Here’s your discussion question: What the first word that pops into your head when you hear the name of each of four seniors?
My (alliterative) answers are below.
Goran Suton
Improvement.
Suton’s key tempo-free numbers for the four years he was an active player:
Stat
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
OffRtg
95.0
98.2
113.8
119.2
eFG%
47.0
50.9
55.4
56.6
TO%
25.2
26.1
20.4
19.6
OffReb%
10.0
11.6
13.6
13.8
DefReb%
13.4
19.7
22.3
21.0
While most four-year players show improved efficiency over their careers, you’re not [...]