Fantasy College Hoops: Tuesday - Week 13

Riding a 6-game winning streak, The Iron Men appear to be peaking at the right time. And knocking off The Phoggy Doggs in the Game of the Week would be a major statement with the playoffs just around the corner. With no players scheduled for Big Monday, action resumed on Tuesday...

The North Carolina frontcourt is absolutely crushing it. The Iron Men's Tyler Zeller (18pts, 18reb, 3blk) and Gordon Bombay's John Henson (14pts, 12reb, 1ast, 4blk, 2stl) combined for 32 points and 30 rebounds against Wake Forest, as the Tar Heels cruised to a 68-53 win in Winston-Salem.

But disaster struck as last week's Player of the Week, #10 Michigan State's Draymond Green (5pts, 8reb) hit the deck while grabbing his knee during crunch time. This was vintage Big Ten, as the 42-41 final score looked more like a bowl game. Only two players reached double-figures, as Green went 1-for-6 in 16 foul-plagued minutes.


The Phoggy Doggs put their best foot forward on Tuesday night. Virginia's Mike Scott (23pts, 10reb, 3blk, 1stl) helped the #18 Cavaliers hold on for a 65-61 win over Clemson. It was his first double-double since mid-December, a welcome sign, featuring an 8-for-11 shooting night.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Preview - Week 13

You may submit your starting lineups as a comment to this post, or reply to my email with the template. Whatever works for you! Here are the matchups and starting lineups for Week 13:

* The Iron Men (8-4) vs. The Phoggy Doggs (11-1)
Gordon Bombay (6-6) vs. Neenan's Warriors (3-9)
Nosotros Creemos (9-3) vs. Chocolate Thunder (3-9)
Tom Selleck's doppelgänger (7-5) vs. McDonnell's All-Americans (4-8)
As astra per aspera (4-8) vs. Sutton & Sons Saloon and Pharmacy (1-11)
The Hammer (6-6) vs. Boiler Up, Hammer Down (10-2)

* Game of the Week

Here's a look at the starting lineups for Week 13.

Fantasy College Hoops: Sunday - Week 12

The Game of the Week finished with a head-to-head matchup between the North Carolina frontcourt. Both John Henson (13pts, 6reb, 3ast, 4blk, 1stl) and Tyler Zeller (17pts, 3reb, 1ast, 2blk, 2stl) were solid, which meant The Iron Men would hold on for the win against Gordon Bombay.


Tyler's younger brother Cody Zeller (26pts, 4reb, 4ast, 1blk, 3stl) continues to carry the scoring load for Ad astra per aspera. And despite a solid double-double from Connecticut's Andre Drummond (15pts, 11reb, 4blk, 2stl), The Hammer was no match for Ad astra per aspera's production from top-to-bottom. It was a banner week for a desperate squad hungry for that final spot in the playoffs.

Oregon State's Jared Cunningham (27pts, 7reb, 3ast, 1stl) sunk Sutton & Sons Saloon and Pharmacy's admirable (albeit slim) chance at an upset on Sunday. After burying three 3-pointers and hitting 12-for-15 free throws, Cunningham eclipsed the 30-point threshold for the first time since Week 2.

Here's a look at the final scoreboard for Week 12.

Fantasy College Hoops: Saturday - Week 12

The Iron Men continued their march to a Game of the Week victory over Gordon Bombay on Saturday. Cincinnati's Yancy Gates (16pts, 8reb, 1ast) was a complete mismatch for Rutgers' frontcourt. But the Bearcats failed to take advantage, as they jacked up twenty shots from behind the arc. North Carolina State's Lorenzo Brown (8pts, 4reb, 4ast, 2stl) and Seton Hall's Jordan Theodore (18pts, 3reb, 3ast, 2stl) looked rather pedestrian, but did just enough to cushion The Iron Men's lead heading into the final day of Week 12.



Gordon Bombay lucked out as Jim Boeheim and Syracuse (-10) were bailed out by a botched goaltending call in the waning seconds of their 63-61 win over West Virginia

Sutton & Sons Saloon and Pharmacy is giving Boiler Up, Hammer Down their best shot. Texas' J'Covan Brown (32pts, 1reb, 5ast, 1stl) and Ole Miss' Murphy Holloway (14pts, 11reb, 4ast, 3stl) combined for 62.30 fantasy points. The only downside was Holloway's 6-for-13 effort from the charity stripe.

Behind a pair of double-doubles from Baylor's Perry Jones (22pts, 14reb, 3ast) and Arizona's Solomon Hill (28pts, 11reb), Ad astra per aspera took The Hammer behind the woodshed this week. Perhaps a late playoff push is still in the cards for Ad astra per aspera, who has routinely been left out in the cold during the fantasy college hoops postseason.

Nosotros Creemos will likely post over 150 fantasy points this week, but ran into a buzzsaw in the form of Tom Selleck's doppelgänger. Kentucky's Terrence Jones (27pts, 9reb, 1ast, 3blk, 2stl) and Illinois' Meyers Leonard (17pts, 13reb, 2ast, 4blk, 1stl) combined for 44 points on 16-for-29 shooting from the floor to go along with 22 rebounds.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Thursday - Week 12

Wednesday's games only featured four players, and none from the Game of the Week. The top performer was Colorado's Andre Roberson (13pts, 10reb, 1ast, 1blk, 2stl) from Nosotros Creemos, in a 74-50 road win over Southern Cal. The sophomore bounced back from an 0-for-8 performance against Arizona, needing just 21 minutes for his sixth double-double through the first 12 weeks.

The other performances were rather pedestrian for a trio of seniors... Florida's Erving Walker (10pts, 1reb, 9ast, 1stl) fell one assist shy of a double-double for Ad astra per aspera. After averaging 7.5 rebounds through conference play, Virginia's Mike Scott (18pts, 4reb, 2ast, 1blk) could only manage four against lowly Boston College. And Wisconsin's Jordan Taylor (10pts, 5reb, 2ast, 1stl) looks like a shell of his former self. Through his first three seasons in Madison, Taylor was a 37% shooter from behind the arc. But this year the senior is hitting just 31% from 3-point territory, quite discouraging as Neenan's Warriors' first round pick.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Wednesday - Week 12

The Iron Men got off to a roaring start on Tuesday. "The Dancing Bear", Michigan State's Draymond Green (22pts, 14reb, 6ast, 1blk, 1stl) was a eating glass for the Spartans against Minnesota. Green has snared 10+ rebounds in Michigan State's last six games. The appropriately named senior also shot with extreme confidence, finishing 9-for-11 from the floor.


Two former Player of the Week recipients went head-to-head on Tuesday night. West Virginia's Kevin Jones (26pts, 14reb, 3ast, 2blk) from Nosotros Creemos and St. John's Moe Harkless (23pts, 13reb, 1ast, 3blk, 1stl) Tom Selleck's doppelgänger combined to shoot 21-for-41 and each snagged 13 boards. Also of note, both Jones and Harkless played all 40 minutes. Although Jones won the battle, breaking the 50-point mark... Harkless won the war, as the Red Storm snapped their four-game losing streak with a 78-62 victory over the Mountaineers.

AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

Other top performances include Ohio State's Jared Sullinger (20pts, 13reb, 2ast, 2blk) in the #3 Buckeyes' 78-54 win over Penn State. And Providence's Vincent Council (26pts, 10reb, 9ast, 3stl) flirted with a triple-double against Pittsburgh.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Tuesday - Week 12

Tuesday showcased a pair of guards for Gordon Bombay. But Kentucky's Marquis Teague (2pts, 7reb, 7ast) insisted on getting his own shot against Georgia, finishing 1-for-7 on the night. The freshman did take care of the ball, logging 33 turnover-free minutes. Baylor's Pierre Jackson (16pts, 3reb, 7ast) continues to pile up the assists to two future lottery picks - Perry Jones, Quincy Miller.


Tuesday's top performance belonged to Vanderbilt's Jeffery Taylor (23pts, 9reb, 4stl) from Nosotros Creemos. Taylor had a game-high 23 points against Tennessee, as the Commodores have won nine of the last ten games. 

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Monday - Week 12

A trio of players were in action on Big Monday. One was from the Game of the Week matchup between The Iron Men and Gordon Bombay. Syracuse's Kris Joseph (17pts, 6reb, 1blk) shot a smooth 8-for-11 from the floor in a hard fought matchup against Cincinnati.

The other two players were the 1-2 punch for the 5th ranked Kansas Jayhawks. Thomas Robinson (18pts, 10reb, 1ast, 4blk, 2stl) and Tyshawn Taylor (17pts, 1reb, 2ast, 3stl) combined to shoot 10-for-19 against Texas A&M, as the Jayhawks held on for a 64-54 victory.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Preview - Week 12

You may submit your starting lineups as a comment to his post, or reply to my email with the template. Whatever works for you! Here are the matchups and starting lineups for Week 12:

* The Iron Men (7-4) vs. Gordon Bombay (6-5)
The Phoggy Doggs (10-1) vs. Neenan's Warriors (3-8)
Nosotros Creemos (9-2) vs. Tom Selleck's doppelgänger (6-5)
Chocolate Thunder (2-9) vs. McDonnell's All-Americans (4-7)
Ad astra per aspera (3-8) vs. The Hammer (6-5)
Sutton & Sons Saloon and Pharmacy (1-10) vs. Boiler Up, Hammer Down (9-2)

* Game of the Week

Here are the starting lineups for Week 12.

Fantasy College Hoops: Sunday - Week 11

Here's a look at the final scoreboard for Week 11.

Fantasy College Hoops: Saturday - Week 11

Well the majority of players laced 'em up on Saturday, including a handful from the Game of the Week. Although its participants - Tom Selleck's doppelgänger and Boiler Up, Hammer Down - haven't really been lighting up the scoreboard, it's been a relatively lowing scoring week around the entire league.

Washington's Terrence Ross (18pts, 7reb, 3ast, 1stl) and Providence's Vincent Council (11pts, 4reb, 7ast, 1stl) combined to shoot 8-for-30 (27%) from the floor for Boiler Up, Hammer Down.

A pair from Tom Selleck's doppelgänger went head-to-head on Saturday. Villanova's Maalik Wayns (28pts, 2reb, 3ast, 2stl) had a hot hand against St. John's, but his scoring output was derailed by seven turnovers. And the Red Storm's freshman Moe Harkless (16pts, 7reb, 2ast, 4blk, 2stl) had a solid showing, but nothing spectacular like his Player of the Week performance from Week 8.


The real story from this matchup was the head coaches, as both dropped home games to conference foes. Kevin Stallings and Vanderbilt (-7) fell in overtime to #15 Mississippi State 77-78. But the upset of the day was Mike Krzyzewski (-10.5) losing to Florida State 73-76 at the buzzer, ending the Blue Devils' 45-game home win streak.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Thursday - Week 11

Thursday night was all about North Carolina, as a trio of Tar Heels each put up 30+ against Virginia Tech. Harrison Barnes (27pts, 6reb, 1blk, 3stl) from Sutton & Sons Saloon and Pharmacy, John Henson (16pts, 16reb, 6blk) from Gordon Bombay and Tyler Zeller (14pts, 11reb, 1ast, 2blk, 1stl) from The Iron Men combined to shoot 21-for-42 from the floor and 14-for-17 from the charity stripe.

Colorado's Andre Roberson (12pts, 10reb, 2ast, 3blk, 1stl) continues his domination of the boards for Nosotros Creemos, with 10 against Arizona State. That matchup with Gordon Bombay is extremely close, as expected.

Outside of Marquette's Jae Crowder, the Game of the Week has been extremely quiet thus far. Alabama's Tony Mitchell (5reb, 4ast, 1blk) was held scoreless against Vanderbilt, after shooting a nightmarish 0-for-8. Oregon State's Jared Cunningham (21pts, 3reb, 1ast, 4stl) might help build some momentum for Boiler Up, Hammer Down heading into the weekend. Illinois' Meyers Leonard (15pts, 4reb, 1ast, 1blk) didn't do Tom Selleck's doppelgänger any favors, fouling out for the first time all season before falling to Penn State 52-54.


Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Wednesday - Week 11

Both teams in the Game of the Week had a power forward lace 'em up on Wednesday. But Seton Hall's Herb Pope (10pts, 8reb, 1ast, 3blk, 3stl) and Tennessee's Jeronne Maymon (12pts, 8reb, 1blk, 1stl) missed the mark in Week 11, combining for nine personal fouls and six turnovers.


A pair of notable performances included Connecticut's Shabazz Napier (27pts, 5reb, 7ast, 2stl) for The Phoggy Doggs, with a career-high 27 points in a losing effort to Cincinnati. And West Virginia's Kevin Jones (25pts, 7reb, 3ast), last week's Player of the Week, put up quite an encore with 18 second-half points against intrastate rival Marshall for Nosotros Creemos.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Tuesday - Week 11

Only three players were in action on Tuesday, and none from the Game of the Week. Ultimate family bragging rights are at stake as The Iron Men battle Ad astra per aspera. Draymond Green (7pts, 11reb, 3ast, 1blk, 3stl) missed a game-winning jumper from the free throw line as time expired, and was held to a season-low 7 points in the Spartans' in-state rival game against Michigan.

Week 11's matchup between Nosotros Creemos and Gordon Bombay is a family affair as well. So you can bet these two will be running their mouths all week. Kentucky's Marquis Teague (7pts, 4reb, 9ast, 2stl) played the role of distributor against Arkansas on Tuesday night. The freshman point guard took only four shots, while dishing out a season-high 9 dimes.


After the phenomenal showing from Anthony Davis, what a missed opportunity for Tom Selleck's doppelgänger in the Game of the Week.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Monday - Week 11

Only three teams have managed to score 200 points in a week so far this season. But this week's Game of the Week features two of them. Tom Selleck's doppelgänger (204.05 in Week 8) and Boiler Up, Hammer Down (200.00 in Week 10). So when these two square off, I'm expecting a shootout in this playoff-caliber matchup.

Martin Luther King Day marked the first Big Monday of the college hoops season. Boiler Up, Hammer Down raced into my office when he found out one of his star players had a Monday afternoon game:

"Hey Commish, I don't know who else I want to put in this week, but Marquette plays in a couple hours and I want Jae Crowder vs. Louisville. Make it happen!"



It turned out to be a brilliant move, as #22 Marquette's Jae Crowder (14pts, 11reb, 1ast, 2blk, 6stl) sparked a 32-12 run, en route to 74-63 over #21 Louisville. A career-high 6 steals helped overcome five turnovers against the trademark Cardinals' pressure defense. Before Monday, Crowder hadn't double-doubled since Week 6. But he has scored at least 30 fantasy points in each of the last three weeks.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Preview - Week 11

You may submit your lineups as a comment to this post, or reply to my email with the template. Whatever works for you! Here are the matchups and starting lineups for Week 11:

The Iron Men (6-4) vs. Ad astra per aspera (3-7)
Gordon Bombay (6-4) vs. Nosotros Creemos (8-2)
The Phoggy Doggs (9-1) vs. The Hammer (6-4)
Neenan's Warriors (3-7) vs. McDonnell's All-Americans (3-7)
* Tom Selleck's doppelgänger (6-4) vs. Boiler Up, Hammer Down (8-2)
Chocolate Thunder (1-9) vs. Sutton & Sons Saloon and Pharmacy (1-9)

* Game of the Week

Here are the starting lineups for Week 11. 

Fantasy College Hoops: Sunday - Week 10

Player of the Week: Kevin Jones, F, West Virginia

Nosotros Creemos officially locked up a victory in the Game of the Week on Sunday. Georgetown's Jason Clark (15pts, 8reb, 8ast, 1stl) helped snap the #11 Hoyas' two-game slide with a 69-49 win over St. John's in Madison Square Garden. The senior from Arlington collected a season-high 8 rebounds and dished out a career-high 8 assists.


Washington's Terrence Ross (30pts, 14reb, 2ast, 2stl) was Sunday's top performance. Ross' 48-point double-double was the icing on Boiler Up, Hammer Down's 200-point cakewalk victory over Gordon Bombay in Week 10. Ross made a late push, with some politicking from his owner, for Player of the Week. But in the end, the performance by West Virginia's Kevin Jones in the Game of the Week brought home the hardware for Nosotros Creemos.

Outside of West Virginia's Kevin Jones, Washington's super sophomore Terrence Ross was the best player in Week 10, pouring in a career-high 30 points against Washington State.

Here's a look at the final scoreboard for Week 10.

Fantasy College Hoops: Saturday - Week 10

Kevin Jones painted a masterpiece on Saturday.

Nosotros Creemos continued their scoring onslaught on Saturday. Vanderbilt's Jeffery Taylor (16pts, 9reb, 1ast, 2blk) and Colorado's Andre Roberson (15pts, 4reb, 1ast, 1stl) combined for 44 fantasy points. But the story of the day was the performance of Kevin Jones (24pts, 14reb, 2ast, 1blk, 2stl) in West Virginia's 84-60 win over Rutgers. Jones broke the half-century mark and will likely garner some major hardware soon.

Although The Phoggy Doggs got some great production out of their Mississippi State duo, Dee Bost (17pts, 1reb, 4ast, 1stl) and Arnett Moultrie (25pts, 13reb, 1blk), it appears the league's last unbeaten team will fall in the Game of the Week.


A player who is really coming into his own is Connecticut's Andre Drummond (10pts, 13reb, 1ast, 2blk, 1stl) for The Hammer. His 10-point, 13-rebound performance ended Notre Dame's 29-game home winning streak. Drummond has now double-doubled in four of the Huskies' last five games.


And after a shaky start to the week, Neenan's Warriors caught fire on Saturday. Kentucky's Michael Gilchrist (17pts, 12reb, 1ast, 1blk, 3stl) and Kansas' Jeff Withey (13pts, 11reb, 2ast, 7blk) combined for over 75 fantasy points and clinched a victory over Chocolate Thunder.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Thursday - Week 10

The only action from the Game of the Week on Thursday was a lone forward from The Phoggy Doggs. Virginia's Mike Scott (23pts, 9reb, 1ast, 1stl) looked like the best player on the floor against Duke. Although he fell just short of a double-double, it was Scott's zero personal fouls that allowed him to log 34 minutes and dominate with a game-high 23 points and 9 boards. As it stands, Nosotros Creemos looks poised to hand The Phoggy Doggs their first loss of the season.


Thursday's top performance belonged to Indiana's Cody Zeller (23pts, 8reb, 2ast, 2blk, 2stl) from Ad astra per aspera. The 8th ranked Hoosiers suffered their first home loss, a 74-77 upset by the Golden Gophers. Zeller was Ad Astra's only player to break the 20-point mark this week. So facing a 25+ deficit against Tom Selleck's doppelgänger with only head coach John Calipari remaining, and a three-game losing streak looks imminent.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Wednesday - Week 10

Nosotros Creemos rewarded Rutgers' Dane Miller with his first start since Week 6. Miller crashed the offensive glass on the way to his third double-double this season. The Scarlet Knights held Pittsburgh (11-6, 0-4) to just 39 points and their worst home loss in a decade.

From the Game of the Week, Nosotros Creemos got some unexpected production on Wednesday night. Villanova's Mouphtaou Yarou (12pts, 12reb) and Rutgers' Dane Miller (11pts, 12reb, 2ast, 2blk, 1stl) each double-doubled, combining for over 50 fantasy points. The Phoggy Doggs countered with Wake Forest's Travis McKie (25pts, 7reb, 1ast), who matched his career-high with 25 points against Maryland.


The 10th ranked Kansas overcame a sluggish start before putting the finishing touches on an 81-46 win over Texas Tech in Lubbock. The Jayhawks scored 46 after halftime, matching the Red Raiders' output for the entire game. Leading the way was none other than Thomas Robinson (19pts, 12reb, 1ast) for The Hammer. T-Rob needed just 19 minutes for his 11th double-double of the year and showed off some NBA range in the second half as well.

Other notable performances included Marquette's Jae Crowder (15pts, 9reb, 2ast, 2blk, 4stl) for Boiler Up, Hammer Down and Kentucky's Anthony Davis (14pts, 6reb, 2ast, 4blk, 3stl) for Tom Selleck's doppelgänger. These two truly stuffed the stat sheet on Wednesday night, as neither needed a double-double to eclipse the 30-point mark.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Tuesday - Week 10

The Game of the Week, a marquee matchup between The Phoggy Doggs (9-0) and Nosotros Creemos (7-2), is officially under way. Florida's Kenny Boynton (17pts, 3ast) shot the ball extremely well, but attempted less than 10 shots for the first time this season. Boynton played extremely passive, failing to record a rebound or assist since last January. The 19th-ranked Florida evened their SEC record at 1-1 after brushing aside Georgia 70-44 on Tuesday night. Boynton's backcourt teammate, Brad Beal (17pts, 10reb, 1blk, 2stl) fared much better for Tom Selleck's doppelgänger, with a double-double against the Bulldogs.

With 129 assists, Seton Hall's Jordan Theodore is closing in on the school-record of 197.

A pair of Seton Hall teammates went head-to-head, and piled up the points. The Iron Men's Jordan Theodore (26pts, 2reb, 11ast, 3stl) is making a strong case for the Big East's best point guard. And one of the main beneficiaries from Theodore's 11 dimes was Fuquan Edwin (28pts, 9reb, 3ast, 2stl) for The Hammer. These two combined to shoot 20-for 30 from the floor and bury seven 3-pointers, on their way to a 94-73 win over DePaul.

If Tuesday was any indication, Week 10 could be record-setting for scoring. The Iron Men also got a boost from Michigan State's Draymond Green (22pts, 9reb, 5ast, 3stl), scoring 30+ in consecutive weeks.


The notable matchup between Gordon Bombay and Boiler Up, Hammer Down got off to a fast start, too. North Carolina's John Henson (11pts, 14reb, 1ast, 2stl) double-doubled against Miami as #3 North Carolina improved to 15-2 on the season. And he might not have been the top scorer from Tuesday night, but Providence's Vincent Council (15pts, 8reb, 14ast, 1blk) deserves some high praises. Council nearly triple-doubled as the Friars crushed their former head coach and #15 Louisville 90-59 inside the Dunkin Donuts Center.


Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Preview - Week 10

You may submit your lineups as a comment to this post, or reply to my email with the template. Whatever works for you! Here are the matchups and starting lineups for Week 10:

The Iron Men (5-4) vs. The Hammer (6-3)
Gordon Bombay (6-3) vs. Boiler Up, Hammer Down (7-2)
* The Phoggy Doggs (9-0) vs. Nosotros Creemos (7-2)
Tom Selleck's doppelgänger (5-4) vs. Ad astra per aspera (3-6)
Chocolate Thunder (1-8) vs. Neenan's Warriors (2-7)
McDonnell's All-Americans (2-7) vs. Sutton & Sons Saloon and Pharmacy (1-8)

* Game of the Week

Here's a look at the starting lineups for Week 10.

Fantasy College Hoops: Sunday - Week 9

Player of the Week: Anthony Davis, F, Kentucky

Week 9 was mostly decided before Sunday's games. But there were still some performances worth mentioning. North Carolina State's C.J. Leslie (20pts, 11reb, 1ast, 2stl) and Villanova's Maalik Wayns (21pts, 8reb, 3ast) had solid outings for Chocolate Thunder and Tom Selleck's doppelgänger respectively.

Unfortunately, neither franchise was able to secure a Week 9 victory.

Here's a look at the final scoreboard for Week 9.

Fantasy College Hoops: Saturday - Week 9

Fantasy college hoops resumed on Saturday, with 35 starters kicking off the weekend. In the neck and neck Game of the Week, Nosotros Creemos stumbled down the home stretch.

His starting backcourt of Georgetown's Jason Clark (10pts, 3reb, 2ast, 2blk, 5stl) and Georgia's Gerald Robinson (11pts, 1reb, 3ast, 3stl) shot a combined 0-for-5 from 3-point territory and just 24.50 fantasy points. Vanderbilt's Jeffery Taylor (16pts, 5reb, 1ast, 2stl) had a better looking stat line, but didn't fare much better.

But could Boiler Up, Hammer Down take advantage? A slight double-double bonus from Seton Hall's Herb Pope (11pts, 10reb, 2blk, 1stl) salvaged a dreadful 4-for-14 shooting night. But guards were the story on this day. Oregon State's Jared Cunningham (19pts, 6reb, 6ast, 1blk, 4stl) and Providence's Vincent Council (23pts, 6reb, 9ast, 2blk, 2stl) combined for 65+ fantasy points, clinched a Game of the Week victory and put an end to Boiler Up, Hammer Down's two-game losing streak.

Other notable performances included Ohio State's Jared Sullinger (28pts, 8reb, 1blk, 4stl) of Chocolate Thunder, with a 13-for-18 effort against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Georgia Tech's Glen Rice (28pts, 8reb, 1ast, 1stl) of McDonnell's All-Americans put up a nearly identical stat line against Duke.



 But the feel-good moment of the day came when North Carolina's Harrison Barnes (25pts, 5reb, 4stl) put up 30 fantasy points for Sutton & Sons Saloon and Pharmacy. As the Tar Heels cruised past Boston College in their ACC opener, the league's lone winless team finally notched that elusive first victory.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Thursday - Week 9

A pair of swing guards went head-to-head in the Game of the Week on Thursday. Colorado's Andre Roberson (8pts, 12reb, 2blk, 1stl) fell one bucket short of a double-double for Nostros Creemos. As for Boiler Up, Hammer Down, a 6-for-15 shooting night and four personal fouls derailed a double-double from Terrence Ross (13pts, 10reb, 1ast, 1blk), as Washington got stampeded in Boulder. Separated by less than one point, the Game of the Week couldn't get much closer heading into the weekend.


The league's only winless team, Sutton & Sons Saloon and Pharmacy, is pursuing that elusive first victory of the season heading into the game-filled weekend. Although Indiana's Christian Watford (25pts, 7reb, 4ast) fell one point shy of his season-high in scoring, he matched his career-high by dishing out four assists. The upstart #12 Hoosiers held off #13 Michigan 73-71 in front of 16K+ inside Assembly Hall.

After scoring just 36 fantasy points over the last three weeks, Washington State's Brock Motum (27pts, 8reb, 3ast) matched that total on Thursday night against Utah. The Hammer successfully weathered the scoring storm known as Tom Selleck's doppelgänger, and is on pace for a season-high in scoring in Week 9.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Wednesday - Week 9

Wednesday featured a pair of heavy hitters from the Game of the Week. West Virginia's Kevin Jones (14pts, 14reb, 1blk, 1stl), notched his fifth double-double for Nosotros Creemos. But Boiler Up, Hammer Down answered with Marquette's Jae Crowder (17pts, 8reb, 2ast, 5stl), who has now scored 30+ three times in the last five weeks.


Boiler Up, Hammer Down suffered a minor setback when Mike Krzyzewski and the #3 Duke Blue Devils were upset by Temple. Featured in that game was Wednesday's top performer, Duke's Mason Plumlee (16pts, 13reb, 4ast, 2blk, 1stl) from The Iron Men.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Tuesday - Week 9

After riding the pine during the last three weeks, Boiler Up, Hammer Down reinserted Alabama's Tony Mitchell (14pts, 6reb, 1ast, 2blk, 1stl) back into the starting lineup for his Game of the Week matchup against Nosotros Creemos. Although he shot an efficient 6-for-10 from the floor, Mitchell picked up four personal fouls in just 21 minutes against Georgia Tech.


Tom Selleck's doppelgänger continued his scoring rampage last night. Kentucky's Anthony Davis (22pts, 16reb, 1ast, 3blk) was Tuesday's top performance. The freshman has averaged 40+ fantasy points over the last four weeks, and double-doubled in five of his last six starts for Tom Selleck's doppelgänger.

But The Hammer wasn't about to just sit there and take it... Missouri's Marcus Denmon (20pts, 7reb, 3ast, 1stl) buried four 3-pointers in Missouri's 87-49 rout of Oklahoma, as the Tigers improve to 14-0.

And The Iron Men are off to a blazing start... Michigan State's Draymond Green (18pts, 14reb, 2ast, 1blk, 1stl) and Seton Hall's Jordan Theodore (19pts, 2reb, 11ast, 3stl) both double-doubled, combining for 70+ fantasy points.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Monday - Week 9

Iowa State's Royce White needs to recharge his batteries and get back to 100%

After logging just three minutes against Mississippi Valley State before leaving with flu-like symptoms, the immediate availability of Iowa State's Royce White is still in question. Couple that with an overall less than impressive showing last week, and The Phoggy Doggs are hopeful some fresh faces step up in Week 9.

With teammate C.J. Harris sidelined with a strained groin, Travis McKie (25pts, 6reb, 1ast, 1blk, 2stl) was the focal point of the Demon Deacon offense. Albeit in a losing effort to Wofford, McKie matched his season-high in scoring with 25 points, behind an 11-for-12 effort from the charity stripe.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Preview - Week 9

You may submit your lineups as a comment to this post, or reply to my email with the template. Whatever works for you! Here are the matchups and starting lineups for Week 9:

The Iron Men (4-4) vs. McDonnell's All-Americans (2-6)
Gordon Bombay (5-3) vs. Ad astra per aspera (3-5)
The Phoggy Doggs (8-0) vs. Chocolate Thunder (1-7)
Neenan's Warriors (2-6) vs. Sutton & Sons Saloon and Pharmacy (0-8)
* Nosotros Creemos (7-1) vs. Boiler Up, Hammer Down (6-2)
Tom Selleck's doppelgänger (5-3) vs. The Hammer (5-3)

* Game of the Week

Here's a look at the starting lineups for Week 9.

Fantasy College Hoops: Sunday - Week 8

Player of the Week: Moe Harkless, G/F, St. John's

After the pathetic overall display by The Phoggy Doggs, I had all but given up on a Game of the Week victory. So with one player remaining and a 15-point deficit, Boiler Up, Hammer Down appeared ready to knock The Phoggy Doggs from the ranks of the unbeaten. But Marquette's Jae Crowder (9pts, 5reb, 2ast, 3blk, 1stl) failed to get the job done against Villanova. After beginning the season with six consecutive victories, Boiler Up, Hammer Down has now lost his last two matchups by a combined 2.35 fantasy points.


A pair former Player of the Week recipients, North Carolina's Tyler Zeller (8pts, 11reb, 3ast, 1blk, 1stl) and Duke's Mason Plumlee (10pts, 14reb, 2ast, 1blk) helped The Iron Men finish Week 8 on a high note.

Here's a look at the final scoreboard for Week 8.

Fantasy College Hoops: Saturday - Week 8

Well the Game of the Week took an interesting turn on Saturday. The Phoggy Doggs' Kenny Boynton (26pts, 2reb, 3ast) buried five 3-pointers in #10 Florida's 90-70 win over Yale. But then all hell broke loose. Mississippi State's Dee Bost (5pts, 2reb, 4ast, 1stl) finished a dreadful 1-for-10 from the floor against Utah State. And Iowa State's Royce White (1reb) only logged 3 minutes before leaving the game with flu-like symptoms.

With essentially a one-man advantage, Boiler Up, Hammer Down has a golden opportunity to hand The Phoggy Doggs their first loss. Although Purdue's Robbie Hummel (5pts, 5reb, 3ast) and Oregon State's Jared Cunningham (21pts, 4ast, 4stl) couldn't seal the deal on Saturday, a Week 8 win looks imminent.

#3 Kentucky's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (24pts, 19reb, 1ast) of Neenan's Warriors was Saturday's top scorer. The freshman erupted for 45+ in their annual Bluegrass Battle against #4 Louisville. To call this a physical game would be an understatement, as the two combined for 52 personal fouls. Nevertheless, Neenan's Warriors is ready to end their two-game losing streak with an upcoming victory against Ad astra per aspera.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy College Hoops: Friday - Week 8

The Game of the Week is still up for grabs, but it's been extremely ugly so far. After averaging 40 fantasy points in his first five starts, Seton Hall's Herb Pope (13pts, 6reb, 6blk) has only scored 36.50 combined over the last two weeks. With most of Boiler Up, Hammer Down's players struggling to score, head coach Mike Krzyzewski and #5 Duke (-21) easily covered the spread against Western Michigan, delivering some much needed production.


Continuing the Duke-theme, Seth Curry (22pts, 3reb, 4ast, 1blk, 2stl) and his season-high 22 points gave McDonnell's All-Americans a chance against Gordon Bombay heading into the weekend. And freshman Austin Rivers (20pts, 4reb, 2ast, 2stl) padded Neenan's Warriors comfortable lead over a slumping Ad astra per aspera squad.


Friday's top performance belonged to Missouri's Marcus Denmon (19pts, 3reb, 5ast, 3stl) of The Hammer. He scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half, helping the #8 Tigers survive 75-68 against Old Dominion and remain unbeaten at 13-0 on the season.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.