Sunday, March 06, 2011

Fantasy College Hoops: Sunday/Recap - Week 17

After leading the league in scoring throughout the postseason, the Crimson & Bluebloods franchise secured a third straight fantasy college hoops title. Behind four 3-pointers from Talor Battle (22pts, 2reb, 3ast), Penn State managed to defeat Minnesota 66-63, which was the identical result of their matchup on February 17th. Despite another double-double from Trevor Mbakwe (10pts, 14reb, 2ast), Sunday's top scorer, Boilers finished in third place yet again.

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Although Jared Sullinger (22pts, 8reb) didn't contribute in Ohio State's record-breaking 3-point barrage against Wisconsin, he did help The Hammer lock down 2nd place in his first postseason appearance. The Buckeyes were unconscious from downtown, collectively shooting a ridiculous 14-for-15 behind the arc.

Here's a look at the final scoreboard and playoff bracket.

Fantasy College Hoops: Saturday - Week 17

Gordon Bombay finally got some scoring, as JaJuan Johnson (22pts, 12reb, 2blk, 1stl) makes a case for Big Ten Player of the Year. Unfortunately, Johnson needed 23 shots to get his 22 points. And Purdue kissed a potential Big Ten title and #1 seed goodbye with a head-scratching 67-65 loss to Iowa in their regular season finale.

A pair of players had solid games in losing efforts. Georgia's Trey Thompkins (15pts, 10reb) was the second frontcourt player to double-double for Crimson & Bluebloods in Week 17. Although after their 65-57 loss to Alabama, the Bulldogs could find themselves on the wrong side of the bubble on Selection Sunday.

ESPN's Highlight of the Night comes from Chapel Hill, where Duke's Nolan Smith (30pts, 2reb, 3ast, 1stl) poured in 30 points against North Carolina. But Duke had no answer for the Tar Heels' front line or patented fast break, eventually falling 81-67.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard and playoff bracket.

Friday, March 04, 2011

Fantasy College Hoops: Thursday - Week 17

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The long wait is over for Crimson & Bluebloods, who got their first player in the books on Thursday night. Arizona's Derrick Williams (15pts, 12reb, 2ast, 2stl) helped the Wildcats clinched their first Pac-10 title in six years. While some of the other finalists have struggled early, Williams' double-double now gives Crimson & Bluebloods a little cushion.


Although that didn't last long, as Thursday's top performer was a familiar face for The Hammer. Southern Cal's NCAA bubble might have burst after losing 85-77 to Washington State, but Nikola Vucevic (22pts, 11reb, 3ast, 1blk) went down swinging. The highly skilled junior closed the regular season with 8 consecutive double-doubles.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard and playoff bracket.

Thursday, March 03, 2011

Fantasy College Hoops: Wednesday - Week 17

If Wednesday's games are any indication, overall scoring is going to be pretty low in the final week. Three of the league's biggest producers during the regular season, Maryland's Jordan Williams (11pts, 12reb, 1stl), Providence's Marshon Brooks (12pts, 6reb, 7ast, 1stl), and Iowa State's Diante Garrett (16pts, 3reb, 7ast, 1stl) shot a combined 12-for-46 from the field. It's danger time for Boilers, Gordon Bombay and The Hammer, who are all playing catchup to Crimson & Bluebloods after Week 16.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard and playoff bracket.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Fantasy College Hoops: Tuesday - Week 17

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It was an emotional Wednesday night for Boilers. Senior E'Twaun Moore (18pts, 5reb, 5ast, 1blk, 2stl) led #6 Purdue past Illinois in his final game inside Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers made it seven wins in a row, and still have an outside chance at a #1 seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard and playoff bracket.