NCAA
NCAA sanctions Louisville, but does punishment suit the crime?
In 2013, the Louisville Cardinals stood atop the NCAA as champions, the school was the best in college Basketball and head coach Rick Pitino could do no wrong. Fast forward four years and the culmination of a two-year sex scandal investigation means that championship is at least tarnished. The NCAA on Thursday released its punishment…
Read MoreMore than 60 players keep name in 2017 NBA Draft
In what experts have been expecting to be a talented class, more than 60 out of 137 players have decided to keep their name in the 2017 NBA Draft. This comes on the eve of the NBA deadline for players to withdraw and keep their college eligibility. The 2017 NBA Draft will be held in…
Read MoreShareef O’Neal commits to Arizona
After much deliberation, Shareef O’Neal, the son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, has committed to play for the University of Arizona. The 17-year-old O’Neal is an example of the fruit not falling far from the tree. While he does not have the size of his dad, Shareef has shown flashes of how his own game…
Read MoreCollege Basketball Advanced Statistics All-American Team
Court Side Newspaper is proud to introduce the 2016/2017 season College Basketball Advanced Statistics and the 1st Team All-America Team. However, our selection is ONLY based on the advanced statistics of Player Efficiency Rating (PER). This is a one-number measure of a player’s per-minute productivity. It is an overall efficiency statistic that sums up a…
Read MoreNorth Carolina downs Gonzaga to win the NCAA Championship
A national championship is the most sought after prize for any student-athlete. You could see the craving for the title in both of the teams as they set out to accomplish their ultimate goal this season. The heart and willpower for each team were in full effect as they played with incredible defensive intensity. The…
Read MorePatrick Ewing Returning to Georgetown to Coach
Former Georgetown legend, Patrick Ewing, is heading back to school to take over the vacant head coaching position. Ewing played at Georgetown from 1981-1985 where he was one of the most ferocious and physical big men in the country. Winner of the Big East player of the year in both his junior and senior year,…
Read MoreNCAA semifinals
About a week has gone by since each of the remaining teams advanced. Over the week, anticipation crept into the each team’s mind. Anticipation finally turns into excitement today as the Final Four finally got underway in Phoenix. Yesterday’s NCAA semifinals were both thrillers. Gonzaga and North Carolina came into their games as favorites. Expectations have been…
Read MoreNCAA Final Four Preview
There’s nothing more that a team can ask for than a chance to win it all. Only four teams still retain that hope for a championship. They will battle it out this weekend on the biggest stage of them all. The NCAA Final Four. Every team remaining has traveled a path unlike any of the…
Read MoreNCAA Division 2 All-America
Court Side Newspaper is proud to bring you the 2016/2017 season NCAA Division 2 All-America Team. We base our selection process only on the advanced statistic of Player Efficiency Rating (PER). This is a one-number measure of a player’s per-minute productivity. It is an overall efficiency statistic that sums up a player’s positive accomplishments, subtracts…
Read MoreNCAA Division 2 Statistical Team Leaders
The 2016-17 season is now in the record books. Northwest Missouri State walked away with the NCAA Division 2 championship. On their way to the top, they bested many teams, which in their own right, are worth mentioning for their noteworthy accomplishments. There are other winners. Teams that broke records and were the best in…
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