Tuori Sports Report

Game 1: South Carolina at Virginia (3:00, ABC) Nick: Virginia- I’m loving the ABC return of college hoops, though I can’t say I remember it being on there before. Any increased coverage is always a plus in my eyes. I’d watch games on CNN or CMT if they decided to air them. Anyways, UVA’s defense carries them in a very unattractive game. Sam:  Virginia-- Gosh this game will be gross.. To say both of these teams struggle offensively is an understatement. Also, why is college basketball trying to get games on ABC all of a sudden? Zach: Virginia- Both teams struggle to score but UVA plays much better defense Game 2: New Mexico State at Mississippi State (3:00, SECN) Nick: New Mexico State Sam: Mississippi State Zach: Mississippi State Game 3: Davidson at Loyola Chicago (3:00, ESPN+) Nick: Davidson— I’ll agree with Sam that Davidson has been a disappointment, but I think they can turn it around and build momentum today heading into A10 play. Sam...

Game 1: Kansas at Villanova (12:00, FOX) Nick: Kansas--The Wildcats are going to be a factor in the Big East race, perhaps even the front-runner, but they will struggle in this game. Kansas is a great basketball team, and they snap the curse for #1 teams. Sam: Kansas Zach: Villanova- Another top ranked team will go down. Nova has had some close ones recently and they put it together for the win Game 2: Presbyterian at Michigan (12:00, BTN) Nick: Michigan- Big blowout for Juwan's boys Sam: Michigan Zach: Michigan- Shouldn’t be a tough one for the Wolverines Game 3: Cincinnati vs Iowa (9:00, BTN) Nick: Iowa- Luka Garza is a force to be reckoned with for Iowa, perhaps the most overlooked player in this year's Big Ten preseason accolades. He is a true B1G POTY contender, to which UC has no answer. Sam: Cincinnati Zach: Iowa- Cincinnati’s guards vs Iowa’s bigs. Luka Garza dominates  Game 4: Indiana vs Notre Dame (12:00, ESPN) ...

FRIDAY’S GAMES Game 1: SMU at Georgia (7:00, SEC) Nick: SMU- Kendric Davis is having a fantastic season for the Mustangs, and now he will matchup with Anthony Edwards. Sam: Georgia Zach: Georgia- Anthony Edwards continues to prove why he is a top pick in next years draft Game 2: Lipscomb at Vermont (7:00, ESPN+) Nick: Vermont Sam: Vermont Zach: Vermont Game 3: North Dakota St at Marquette (9:00, FS1) Nick: Marquette- The Golden Eagles have gotten off to slow starts recently, and this NDSU team is good enough to punish them for that mistake tonight. This one should be close. Sam: Marquette Zach: Marquette Game 4: North Alabama at Alabama A&M (7:00) Nick: North Alabama Sam: North Alabama Zach: North Alabama Game 5: Towson vs Liberty (5:00) Nick: Liberty Sam: Liberty-- Scottie James is the worst Zach: Liberty- I still do not like Scottie James but they win and improve to 13-0 Game 6: Central Connecticut at Pen...

Yesterday's Pick Results ( Season Pick Standings can be found here ) Nick 8-2 Sam 7-3 Zach 7-3 WEDNES DAY’S GAMES Game 1: Tennessee at Cincinnati (7:00) Nick: Tennessee--Rick Barnes gets his 700th career win in a strong road win. Sam: Tennessee-- Has there been a bigger disappointment in college basketball this year than the play of  Jarron Cumberland? Zach: Cincinnati- Jarron Cumberland bounces back from his blunder against Colgate and has a huge game Game 2: ETSU at LSU (7:00) Nick: ETSU--LSU's schedule is elite, and I applaud them for that. ETSU gets a huge upset victory on the road against the Tigers. #2BidSoCon Sam: LSU-- I love LSU’s willingness to play top mid majors. Along with ETSU they have already played Rhode Island, Utah State, and a true road game at VCU. Zach: LSU Game 3: UNCG at Vermont (7:00) Nick: Vermont Sam: UNCG Zach: Vermont Game 4:Alabama at Samford (7:30) Nick: Samford--Alabama is struggling lately under Nate...