Friday Madness

Today was Press Conference and free public practice day. CSTV covered these with a three hour edition of Crystal Ball, which repeats 2 more times today. Check local listings. Big Baby is a load of fun during a press conference. Ed Pickney is very smooth as a TV analyst. Ben Howland was name-dropping like crazy, and trying to justify his slugfest style of play. Noah started speaking in tongues during the press conference.

Injury update: Ryan Hollins got injured during practice and sat out the public practice but will play. Howland bluffing or for real? The other injury is Lorenzo Mata and his doubly-broken nose. Is UCLA unlucky or is Howland and his training staff to blame for all the injuries?

Relive the madness on CSTV on Sunday April 9. The 12 best games will be shown back to back. 24 hours of madness. Check local listings for details. ESPN-Classic used to show some games, it is unknown whether CBS will allow ESPN to show games or not, since they now own CSTV.

These two programs are NIT dynasties: Michigan won the NIT in 2004 and lost in the final in 2006. South Carolina won back to back in 2005 and 2006 and lost to DJ Wagner's Memphis in 2002. These two programs are made for the NIT...

Roy Williams is sweeping the Coach of the Year awards

As expected JJ Hype-Redick and Adam Cry-Morrison are splitting post season awards.