Posts By: James Folsom

What Rule Changes Does College Basketball Need?

by James Folsom • April 26, 2013

College basketball is one of my favorite games. I just love it. I have for as long as I can remember, which goes back to the days of John Wooden. But, one cannot deny, the game has changed a bit. Well, actually it has changed a lot since the old days. Back when I first […]


Tracking the Florida Gators 2004 Class in the NBA Playoffs

by James Folsom • April 24, 2013

The Florida Gators were the last team to win back to back NCAA Tournaments in 2006 and 2007. There were three NBA lottery picks from that team, Al Horford, Joakim Noah and Corey Brewer. All three of those players were part of the 2004 signing class along with Taurean Green. They were all roommates during […]


Best Prep Class Since Lebron? Looking at the Next Wave of College Stars

by James Folsom • April 23, 2013

That is a question many college basketball fans are pondering as they are watching John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats assemble what will likely be the best class of incoming freshmen to go to one school in college hoops history. Calipari has eight freshmen coming in so far, six of them McDonald’s All Americans. With […]


Rising Stars to Watch For in the NBA Playoffs

by James Folsom • April 22, 2013

There are some good young players who are ready to make their marks in the NBA Playoffs this year. Of course, many of them had better be quick about it because they won’t be in the playoffs for very long. But here are some we think you may want to watch for while their teams […]


Georgetown Basketball: Where Will They Find the Offense Next Season?

by James Folsom • April 21, 2013

The Georgetown Hoyas were one of the best teams in the Big East Conference this past season. They were 14-4 in the regualr season which ties them for first place with the Louisville Cardinals and Marquette Golden Eagles. Marquette went on to the Elite Eight before losing to another Big East team,, the Syracuse Orange […]


NBA Western Conference: Round One Playoff Picks

by James Folsom • April 20, 2013

The Oklahoma City Thunder nailed down the number one seed in the Western Conference as they look to return to the NBA Finals for the second year in a row, possibly for a rematch with the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat. The Thunder was trailing the San Antonio Spurs for […]


Analyzing Round One of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs

by James Folsom • April 19, 2013

The regular season is done and finally we know now what the first round match-ups are. Let’s look at each Eastern Conference series and give our predictions. Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks- This is the number one vs number eight match-up, an like many of these it is a mismatch. he Heat finished the regular […]


What Conference Realignment Means to Big East Basketball

by James Folsom • April 17, 2013

Big East basketball will not resemble the powerhouse it has been in the past when they take the court next season. We all know that. This year, three of the four teams in the Women’s Final Four were from the Big East as well as two of the teams in the Men’s Final Four. Both […]


NBA’s Best Three Point Shooters

by James Folsom • April 16, 2013

The three-point shot has changed the way basketball is played. Before the three-point shot, the game was played by big men down in the paint. Games and championships were often won by the teams with the tallest players. The center was the position that teams wanted to spend high drat picks and big dollars to […]


Is Jeff Green a Future Cornerstone of Celtics Line-Up?

by James Folsom • April 15, 2013

The Boston Celtics are getting old. Paul Pierce is old. Kevin Garnett is old. At some point, someone new is going to have to take over as the leader of this team. Lately, it looks as if that someone could be Jeff Green. Green is in his sixth season with the Celtics since being drafted […]