Ken Blaze-Imagn Images I have prayed for this day. A big development for stats nerds such as myself: Bart Torvik added women’s basketball ratings to his site. For those not familiar, Torvik’s ratings system is similar to Ken Pomeroy’s, and it will be used by the men’s tournament selection committee beginning this season. Wes Moore’s team is No. 7 in the preseason … [Read more...] about NC State No. 7 in Bart Torvik’s preseason women’s basketball ratings
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Duke’s Cooper Flagg inks historic deal as first NCAA men’s basketball player to sign NIL with Gatorade
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – Duke Blue Devils basketball phenom Cooper Flagg has only been on campus for a few months, and he’s already making college basketball history. The star freshman big man officially agreed to a name, image and likeness deal with Gatorade, the brand announced on Tuesday. He becomes the first NCAA men’s basketball player to ever sign an endorsement … [Read more...] about Duke’s Cooper Flagg inks historic deal as first NCAA men’s basketball player to sign NIL with Gatorade
Countdown Week: Who’s Going To Be The X-Factor This Season? Monday – The Likely Starting Lineup
Is this going to be our best bench ever? | Rich Barnes-Imagn Images Is someone going to be a ‘happy surprise’ like Mo Diarra or Michael O’Connell last season?’ That is the quintessential question. Basketball News & Notes: Mike James missed Primetime With The Pack reportedly due to a minor illness. He is not expected to miss the start of the season. Season … [Read more...] about Countdown Week: Who’s Going To Be The X-Factor This Season? Monday – The Likely Starting Lineup
NC State a 9.5-point favorite against Stanford
Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images Trees? NC State gets back to it this week against a Stanford team that is 2-6 on the season and riding a five-game losing streak. The Wolfpack is favored to win this one by two scores, which feels like a stretch, but then again Stanford has been pretty damn bad. The Cardinal also played this past weekend while State was resting, losing a … [Read more...] about NC State a 9.5-point favorite against Stanford
Live scoreboard: Duke football, No. 22 SMU battle in Durham
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — After last week's win over Florida State, the Duke football team became bowl eligible just a little over halfway into the season. They'll face a challenge in a ranked opponent Saturday night. The Blue Devils (6-1 overall, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) host SMU (6-1, 3-0) in Durham Saturday night. Kick off at Wallace Wade Stadium is scheduled for 8 … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: Duke football, No. 22 SMU battle in Durham