Basketball News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
In my initial way-too-early rankings back in April Arkansas was my number two team and really could have been number one. Unfortunately, a very busy offseason in Fayetteville ended in them losing all but one major contributor from last year’s team. But despite that, the Razorbacks still look good. They have made it to the […] READ MORE
Before Eric Mussleman took over at Arkansas, Arkansas Basketball was a product of the past. Only amassing 7 NCAA tournament appearances in the 19 years that followed legendary coach Nolan Richardson, Arkansas was reaching mediocrity over their previous success. However, Eric Mussleman has changed this narrative around Arkansas basketball. By reaching two elite eights in […] READ MORE
The SEC Tournament begins on Wednesday in Tampa. This conference has long been known as the biggest and baddest in football, but it’s starting to garner the same reputation in basketball. The SEC is now among the best conferences in the nation on the hardwood. That growth will culminate this week in what could be […] READ MORE
A couple of weeks ago the Auburn Tigers were cruising to an SEC title. However, like most seasons, conference play is full of surprises. With three games left, the race for the crown has tightened up with four teams still having a chance. The Kentucky Wildcats are a game behind the leaders, with the streaking […] READ MORE
Welcome to late February, where the bubble is oversaturated. Depending on your preferred method, your team might be on the bubble. Metrics tell one story. Profiles tell another. Combine those with the eye test, and you have NCAA Tournament predictions that are all over the place. That’s just how it goes when you are trying […] READ MORE
What a difference a month can make. On the 8th of January, Arkansas lost its third straight contest to open SEC play. Fast forward to February 8th and the Razorbacks streak is up to 9 consecutive wins after an overtime upset of top-ranked Auburn. Eric Musselman’s squad is one of the hottest in the nation […] READ MORE
The month of February is approaching. That means that crunch time is also beginning for teams that want to make the NCAA Tournament. The bubble seems as wide open as ever, and it also seems much more welcoming to mid-majors than in prior years. Since our previous college basketball bracketology, there have been shifts of […] READ MORE
In just a few days, college basketball is back. Well, officially anyway. Numerous exhibition games have been taking place since the end of October, building up the excitement. Speaking of exciting, there is no more exciting tournament in sports than March Madness. College basketball’s premier tournament did not disappoint in 2021. Now, it’s time to […] READ MORE
The Muss Bus first rolled into Fayetteville two years ago. And in only those two years Eric Musselman has already won 45 games there and taken the school to the Elite Eight. That run last season was their deepest NCAA tournament run since they made the Final Four in 1995. Eric Musselman’s teams usually have […] READ MORE
Yes, I included a Bangles’ reference in the headline. Monday may typically be a rough day for many due to it resembling the start of another week, but not when there are some Elite 8 games! As of today, half of the Final Four is set with two top-ranked teams ready to battle for a […] READ MORE