The Kansas Breakdown
Who else would pay for the Kansas all-time team to play the UNC all-time team. I would say the UCLA all-time team, but I'm pretty sure it would win ...
All-time starting five
Wilt Chamberlain … Wilt The Stilt played only two seasons at KU, but changed the sport, averaging 29.9 points and 18.9 rebounds.
JoJo White … the explosive guard hit a last-second shot in 1966 that would have ended the historic run of Texas Western – but the refs ruled he was out of bounds.
Danny Manning … KU’s all-time leading scorer (2,951) and rebounder (1,187) lead ... Read more
As a service to his loyal readers, Bracket Boy is previewing the Final Four teams: Today, the final installment – the Kansas Jayhawks.
For years, our resident expert has peered out the back window of the secret laboratory with his powerful binoculars, scanning the trees and bushes for the one bird he has never seen.
“I see a cardinal … a pigeon … a blue jay … a robin … a hummingbird .. a dodo bird … a Larry Bird … wait a minute. Hey, Larry, you need to call me before you just drop ...
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The BB has landed
Well, loyal readers, I'm here in San Antonio after a six-hour trip from Jersey. We had to fly through Houston, and I was in first class for the second leg of the trip, which was about 12 minutes. Just enough time for the flight attendant to hand me a beverage and then take it back when the plane landed. Oh well. I'm here!
San Antonio is a great city to host the Final Four, and I fully expect the Riverwalk will be jammed by tomorrow night. I can see it from my room, actually. I can also see the Alamo, ... Read more
The UCLA breakdown
Once again, as you'd expect from one of the best programs ever, UCLA's all-time team features the best of the best ...
All-time starting five
Lew Alcindor … only the single greatest college player ever, with three national championships, 2,325 points (a 26.4 average) and a dynasty on his resume.
Bill Walton … a three-time player of the year from 1972-74, he led the Bruins to a record 88-game winning streak during his time in Westwood.
Walt Hazzard … he is the guard who started the dynasty, leading John Wooden to his first title and undefeated season in 1964.
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As a service to his loyal readers, Bracket Boy is breaking down the Final Four teams. Today: UCLA
“Ohhhhhhmmmmm.”
The noise was loud and constant, and finally, after 20 minutes, Bracket Girl had enough. She stormed into the secret lab to find her man sitting with his legs folded on a yoga pad, meditating.
“Ohhhhhhmmmmm.”
“Bracket Boy!” she yelled. “What in the world are you doing? You’re supposed to be breaking down UCLA today, remember? The team you picked to win the national title?”
“No worries, dude, I am,” BB replied.
“Did ... Read more
