Bears v. Badgers

Haas Pavilion | UC Berkeley

No it's not a battle of the wild kingdom, but it will be a battle on the basketball court. The Golden Bears host this matchup of progressive state institutions. Stakes are always higher in a nationally televised games (ESPN). Wisconsin, ranked 5th and 6th respectively in both polls, has only one loss (Duke). Cal has knocked off some good competition thus far as well, with their only loss to #9 Texas. Both schools have done a nice job of bulking up their non-conference schedule. This game falls on a Monday (6pm), but for those hoop-heads in the Bay area, this is a can't miss. See you at the B1G game. For tickets click here.

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College Hoops

Williams Arena | Minneapolis, MN | circa 1951

The 2014-15 college hoops season kicks off tomorrow with over 150 games. Nearly all of the top-ranked teams (23 of 25) tip-off. One match-up is actually between two teams from major conferences. The eighth ranked Louisville Cardinals and the Minnesota Golden Gophers travel to the Caribbean. Too bad it's not being played at Williams Arena. Long live the raised floor, an influential presence. This is a B1G night for the coaches as well, father versus son, Rick versus Richard. Pitino night in Puerto Rico. 

Anyhow, this year seems to favor those institutions with an emphasis on team. There are many who are capable of making a run to the Final 4. Squads like Virginia and Wisconsin will rely on savvy upperclassmen and a sound system. Duke, Wichita State, VCU, Louisville, Villanova and Arizona appear primed to go deep into March, especially the two Wildcats (Nova & Zona). Add another Wildcat to the top of the list. Kentucky appears to have a team that could challenge the right NBA team, sorry Sixers and Lakers. Enjoy the Madness.

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