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After Thursday night’s closeout win over the Spurs, when Mitch Kupchak accepted the trophy as champion of the Western Conference from the hands of Jerry West, there was a sense of relief.  As Kupchak lifted the trophy above his head, the burden had been lifted. He, for perhaps the first time since West handed him […]

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The 18,977 fans who packed Staples Center Wednesday night witnessed a coronation.  The Master of Ceremonies, Mr. David J. Stern.
It was a declaration of a new king in the NBA.
 
This season, the building has experienced so many different feels, from the boos Kobe heard to start the year to the excitement around Andrew Bynum to the […]

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The Lakers neatly and economically wrapped up their first round series with the Denver Nuggets using a lot of Kobe, a healthy dose of Gasol, and strong play from Lamar Odom. Stop there, though, and you’ll miss some of the more valuable contributors by a supporting cast that has buoyed the Lakers all year.
It […]

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While the Blazers were town on April 2nd to play the Lakers, I looked over at the Portland bench, just like I always do during basketball games. Having dibbled and dabbled in coaching for a little while, I still find myself intrigued by them. Thus, I pay attention to what the assistants on the […]

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It is a bittersweet time for all the college basketball junkies of the world. Tuesday morning, college basketball officially goes on hiatus. But at the very least, that sad realization comes with the revelation that it should go out on a special note. For the first time in NCAA tourney history, there are […]

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Yes, there is still a lot more college hoop to be played this season. We’re still in the midst of the Sweet 16 in the NCAAs, the NIT is nearing the semi-final stage (if you care), and the CBI (what?) is preparing to begin its best of three championship series (Seriously, if you’re […]

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The McDonald’s All American game has long been one of the premier events for high school basketball players, this year’s edition being no exception. Even better, though, the 2008 edition may have taken place in Milwaukee, but it had a decidedly L.A. flavor.
It all started Thursday night when the West swept the […]

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This was a banner weekend for Orange County basketball, showing off the great range of talent and providing for some great moments, from NCAA tourney berths to high school titles.  To wit:
The Big West Title game between UC-Irvine and Cal-State Fullerton, held at the Anaheim Convention Center, ended up being the Battle of Orange County […]

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The sudden resignation of Loyola Marymount Men’s Basketball coach Rodney Tention provides the opportunity to discuss the (very) good, the bad, and the ugly of the West Coast Conference. This is a very good conference at the top and arguably 2008’s best mid-major conference in college basketball. The WCC is expected to (and definitely […]

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Big West Finals Preview
(5) UC Irvine (18-15) vs. (3) Cal State Fullerton (23-8)
Where: Anaheim Convention Center
When: Tonight 3/15/08
Time: 8 pm
TV: ESPN2
Radio: KUCI 88.9FM
Probable Starters:

(5) UCI Anteaters […]

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