Some questions have been answered, while others are being discovered. Who is the best team in the SEC? Will Gonzaga make the tournament? Will that coach keep his job? All that and more for our College Basketball questions at the halfway point. by Jordan Beckley Some College Basketball questions have already been answered. Who will…
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The Big 3: Time to Take Wisconsin Seriously, the Razorbacks are dead, and the Mountain West is worth the watch
Three big thoughts from the CBB weekend on Wisconsin as a Big Ten Title threat and maybe more, Arkansas struggling with a potentially flawed team building philosophy, and the joy that is Mountain West basketball. by Jordan Beckley 1. It’s Time to Take Wisconsin Seriously As it seems like every top team in the country…
Midweek Madness: Nebraska & Fred Hoiberg are breaking through
Hello and welcome to Midweek Madness! This is The Floor Slap’s weekly CBB article from our CBB expert, Jordan Beckley… Hi, that’s me. Every Thursday, I will be recapping the week that was, the weekend ahead and doing so in a variety of recurring segments and superlatives. So, follow us (@thefloorslap) and have our site…
Jim Harbaugh, JJ McCarthy, & the 2023 Michigan Wolverines: A Legacy
by Sean Szymczak The Man Jim Harbaugh is one of the most polarizing figures in the sport of football. Those that love him will go to war for him. Those that don’t hope he never coaches another game in his career. This polarization existed long before the allegations that arose in October of 2023. There…
The Big 3: Illinois Purdue Reaction, Flagrants have gone too far & North Carolina’s ceiling
It was a big weekend of College Basketball. Here are three big thoughts from this weekend. by Jordan Beckley 1. Illinois can compete without Terrence Shannon Jr. & the Trey Kaufman-Renn investment pays off Friday Night started off with one of the biggest games of the Big Ten Calendar year with Illinois visiting Purdue. All…
Midweek Madness: Will the real Ohio State please stand up?
Hello and welcome to Midweek Madness! This is The Floor Slap’s weekly CBB article from our CBB expert, Jordan Beckley… Hi, that’s me. Every Thursday, I will be recapping the week that was, the weekend ahead and doing so in a variety of recurring segments and superlatives. So, follow us (@thefloorslap) and have our site…
The 22 College Basketball Teams that Matter for 2024
As the College Football season comes to a close, many people will turn to College Basketball to fill the void. For the January Edition of the Super 16, we present to you the 22 teams that matter in CBB for 2024. We catch you up on the two months of action you missed, who the…
Midweek Madness: Michigan is … fine?, Purdue can win it all & Good Game Bad Game
Hello and welcome to Midweek Madness! This is The Floor Slap’s weekly CBB article from our CBB expert, Jordan Beckley… Hi, that’s me. Every Thursday, I will be recapping the week that was, the weekend ahead and doing so in a variety of recurring segments and superlatives. So, follow us (@thefloorslap) and have our site…
College Football Bowl Betting Guide
by Sean Szymczak & Jordan Beckley It’s the holiday season! Time for family, gift giving, cookies, beer bellies, and degenerate sports betting. The 2023 college football bowl season features 43 games, but the best matchups don’t really start until Saturday December 23rd. Being a Big Ten blog, we kick things off with breakdown & picks…
Midweek Madness: Illinois’ Halfcourt Problem, Ranking the Power Conferences & a Super Saturday Slate
Hello and welcome to Midweek Madness! This is The Floor Slap’s weekly CBB article from our CBB expert, Jordan Beckley… Hi, that’s me. Every Thursday, I will be recapping the week that was, the weekend ahead and doing so in a variety of recurring segments and superlatives. So, follow us (@thefloorslap) and have our site…