Monday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 136-132-6

Kansas State (+9) over XAVIER- LOSS
GONZAGA (-10) over Utah- LOSS

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 133-135-6

Kansas State (+9) over XAVIER- LOSS
Utah (+10) over GONZAGA- WIN

Zach and Brian's Top 25

Zach:

1. Memphis (11-0) (1)
2. North Carolina (13-0) (2)
3. Kansas (13-0) (3)
4. UCLA (12-1) (4)
5. Washington State (12-0) (5)
6. Michigan State (12-1)(6)
7. Georgetown (9-1) (9)
8. Duke (10-1) (10)
9. Tennessee (12-1) (11)
10. Marquette (10-1) (12)
11. Indiana (11-1) (13)
12. Pittsburgh (11-1) (8)
13. Texas (11-2) (7)
14. Texas A&M (12-1) (14)
15. Vanderbilt (12-0) (15)
16. Butler (12-1) (16)
17. Clemson (11-1) (20)
18. Arizona (9-3) (17)
19. Dayton (11-1) (25)
20. Southern Cal (9-3) (22)
21. Mississippi (12-0)(23)
22. Villanova (10-1) (21)
23. Stanford (11-1) (24)
24. Miami (12-1) (18)
25. West Virginia (10-2) (19)

New additions: None.
Dropped from rankings: None.
Also considered: Rhode Island, Wisconsin, St. Mary's, Connecticut, Baylor, Houston.

Brian:

1. Memphis (1)
2. Kansas (2)
3. North Carolina (3)
4. UCLA (4)
5. Michigan State (5)
6. Washington State (6)
7. Duke (8)
8. Tennessee (12)
9. Indiana (11)
10. Georgetown (10)
11. Marquette (13)
12. Texas (9)
13. Pittsburgh (7)
14. Arizona (14)
15. Texas A&M (15)
16. Butler (19)
17. Clemson (17)
18. USC (18)
19. Dayton (NR)
20. Stanford (21)
21. St. Mary's (22)
22. Mississippi (NR)
23. Rhode Island (23)
24. West Virginia (16)
25. Vanderbilt (24)

New additions: Dayton, Mississippi.
Dropped from rankings: #20 Miami, #25 Gonzaga.
Also considered: Villanova, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Baylor, Miami, New Mexico.

Sunday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 136-130-6

Missouri (+3) over MISSISSIPPI STATE- LOSS
Air Force (+12) over WAKE FOREST- WIN
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (-6) over Missouri State- WIN
GEORGIA TECH (-4) over Florida State- LOSS
UNLV (NL) over Minnesota- WIN

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 132-134-6

Missouri (+3) over MISSISSIPPI STATE- LOSS
Air Force (+12) over WAKE FOREST- WIN
Missouri State (+6) over SOUTHERN ILLINOIS- LOSS
GEORGIA TECH (-4) over Florida State- LOSS
UNLV (NL) over Minnesota- WIN

Saturday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 133-128-6

TEXAS (-7) over Wisconsin- LOSS
Washington (+5) over LSU- WIN
Northern Iowa (+5) over BRADLEY- WIN
Tennessee (+1.5) over Gonzaga- WIN
West Virginia (-7.5) over Oklahoma- LOSS
Florida (-8.5) over Temple- WIN
Miami (OH) (-3) over CINCINNATI- LOSS
Pittsburgh (-3) over DAYTON- LOSS
Old Dominion (+7) over UAB- LOSS
Drake (+2) over WICHITA STATE- WIN
MEMPHIS (-9) over Arizona- WIN

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 130-131-6

TEXAS (-7) over Wisconsin- LOSS
Washington (+5) over LSU- WIN
Northern Iowa (+5) over BRADLEY- WIN (Ruffin didn't play)
Tennessee (+1.5) over Gonzaga- WIN
West Virginia (-7.5) over Oklahoma- LOSS
Florida (-8.5) over Temple- WIN
CINCINNATI (+3) over Miami (OH)- WIN
Pittsburgh (-3) over DAYTON- LOSS
UAB (-7) over Old Dominion- WIN
WICHITA STATE (-2) over Drake- LOSS
MEMPHIS (-9) over Arizona- WIN

Friday's Picks

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 123-127-6

Mississippi (-6.5) over Southern Miss
Connecticut (-4) over CENTRAL FLORIDA
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (-1) over Butler

Thursday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 127-123-6

NORTH CAROLINA (-21) over Nevada- WIN
North Carolina State (+3) over SETON HALL- WIN
HAWAII (+5.5) over New Mexico- LOSS

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 123-127-6

Nevada (+21) over NORTH CAROLINA- LOSS
SETON HALL (-3) over North Carolina State- LOSS
New Mexico (-5.5) over HAWAII- WIN

Week 7 Fantasy Lineups

Zach:

Same as last week.

Brian:

G-Tyrese Rice (12/28 vs. Sacred Heart)
G-Derrick Rose (12/29 vs. Arizona)
G-Chris Douglas-Roberts (12/29 vs. Arizona)
G-Mario Chalmers (12/29 vs. Yale)
G-A.J. Abrams (12/29 vs. Wisconsin)
G-Ty Lawson (12/27 vs. Nevada, 12/30 vs. Valparaiso)

F-Sam Young (12/29 @ Dayton)
F-Donte Greene (12/30 vs. Northeastern)
F-Joseph Jones (12/29 vs. Florida A&M, 12/31 vs. Rice)
F-Jon Brockman (12/29 @ LSU, 12/31 vs. Idaho State)
F-Chase Budinger (12/29 @ Memphis)
F-Brian Laing (12/27 vs. NC State, 12/31 vs. Delaware State)

C-Kevin Love (12/29 vs. UC-Davis)
C-Kentrell Gransberry (12/29 vs. Winston-Salem)

Final Week 6 Fantasy Stats

Zach:

Drew Neitzel- 13.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 60.0% FG, 80.0% FT, 66.7% 3pt FG.

Sean Singletary- 16.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 6.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 5.0 to/g, 53.8% FG, 81.3% FT, 62.5% 3pt FG.

D.J. Augustin- 23.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 32.4% FG, 81.8% FT, 30.8% 3pt FG.

Eric Gordon- 15.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 3.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 3.0 to/g, 15.4% FG, 100.0% FT, 11.1% 3pt FG.

Jamont Gordon- 19.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 6.0 apg, 2.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 59.1% FG, 63.6% FT, 62.5% 3pt FG.

Richard Hendrix- 24.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.5 spg, 1.5 bpg, 0.5 to/g, 77.8% FG, 38.5% FT, 50.0% 3pt FG.

D.J. White- 21.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 0.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 4.0 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 88.9% FG, 62.5% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Tyler Hansbrough- 24.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 3.0 spg, 0.5 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 70.8% FG, 77.8% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Ryan Anderson- 23.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.5 to/g, 65.4% FG, 100.0% FT, 42.9% 3pt FG.

Michael Beasley- 40.0 ppg, 15.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 3.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 63.6% FG, 69.2% FT, 75.0 3pt FG.

Geary Claxton- 14.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 35.7% FG, 66.7% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Shan Foster- 22.0 ppg, 12.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 3.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 4.0 to/g, 70.0% FG, 83.3% FT, 75.0% 3pt FG.

Aleks Maric- 10.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 0.0 apg, 4.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 80.0% FG, 66.7% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Kosta Koufos- 16.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 0.0 apg, 0.5 spg, 3.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 45.2% FG, 57.1% FT, 25.0 3pt FG.

Totals: 20.0 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.7 spg, 0.9 bpg, 2.1 to/g, 56.0% FG, 74.1% FT, 44.1% 3pt FG.


Brian:

Chris Lofton- 16.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 0.5 to/g, 34.5% FG, 88.9% FT, 29.4% 3pt FG.

Tyrese Rice- 5.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 8.0 apg, 4.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 9.1% FG, 75.0% FT, 0.0 3pt FG.

Chris Douglas-Roberts- 14.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.5 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 50.0% FG, 71.4% FT, 50.0% 3pt FG.

Mario Chalmers- 10.5 ppg, 0.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 61.5% FG, 66.7% FT, 50.0% 3pt FG.

Darren Collison- 9.5 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 4.5 apg, 2.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 38.5% FG, 80.0% FT, 33.3% 3pt FG.

Ty Lawson- 13.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 5.5 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 58.8% FG, 75.0% FT, 33.3% 3pt FG.

James Gist- 3.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 4.0 bpg, 0.0 to/g, 25.0% FG, 25.0% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Donte Greene- 18.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 3.5 to/g, 43.3% FG, 50.0% FT, 35.7% 3pt FG.

Joseph Jones- 10.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 0.0 to/g, 66.7% FG, 80.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Jon Brockman- 22.5 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.5 bpg, 4.0 to/g, 76.0% FG, 63.6% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Chase Budinger- 9.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.5 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 30.4% FG, 50.0% FT, 18.2% 3pt FG.

Brian Laing- 21.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 0.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 5.0 to/g, 44.4% FG, 83.3% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Kevin Love- 16.5 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.5 bpg, 2.5 to/g, 69.2% FG, 93.3% FT, 100.0% 3pt FG.

Kentrell Gransberry- 8.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.5 to/g, 40.0% FG, 61.5% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Totals: 13.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.2 spg, 0.5 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 47.4% FG, 70.8% FT, 29.9% 3pt FG.


Zach wins 8-1.

Overall records: Zach 36-17-1, Brian 17-36-1.

Zach and Brian's Top 25

Zach:

1. Memphis (10-0) (3)
2. North Carolina (11-0) (1)
3. Kansas (12-0) (2)
4. UCLA (11-1) (6)
5. Washington State (10-0) (8)
6. Michigan State (11-1) (9)
7. Texas (11-1) (5)
8. Pittsburgh (11-0) (12)
9. Georgetown (8-1) (4)
10. Duke (10-1) (7)
11. Tennessee (11-1) (10)
12. Marquette (9-1) (11)
13. Indiana (10-1) (13)
14. Texas A&M (11-1) (14)
15. Vanderbilt (11-0) (16)
16. Butler (11-1) (17)
17. Arizona (9-2) (18)
18. Miami (12-0) (20)
19. West Virginia (10-1) (22)
20. Clemson (10-1) (15)
21. Villanova (9-1) (21)
22. Southern Cal (8-3) (23)
23. Mississippi (11-0) (NR)
24. Stanford (10-1) (NR)
25. Dayton (10-1) (NR)

New additions: #23 Mississippi, #24 Stanford, #25 Dayton
Dropped from rankings: #19 Gonzaga, #24 Oregon, #25 Rhode Island
Also considered: Rhode Island, BYU, Connecticut, Baylor, Houston, Creighton, St. Mary's, Gonzaga

Brian:

1. Memphis (1)
2. Kansas (2)
3. North Carolina (3)
4. UCLA (5)
5. Michigan State (8)
6. Washington State (9)
7. Pittsburgh (11)
8. Duke (6)
9. Texas (4)
10. Georgetown (7)
11. Indiana (10)
12. Tennessee (13)
13. Marquette (12)
14. Arizona (15)
15. Texas A&M (16)
16. West Virginia (18)
17. Clemson (14)
18. USC (21)
19. Butler (20)
20. Miami (24)
21. Stanford (NR)
22. St. Mary's (23)
23. Rhode Island (25)
24. Vanderbilt (NR)
25. Gonzaga (19)

New additions: Stanford, Vanderbilt.
Dropped from rankings: #17 Oregon, #22 Arkansas.
Also considered: Mississippi, Baylor, Connecticut, BYU, Villanova, New Mexico, Dayton.

Sunday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 125-122-6

WAKE FOREST (-2.5) over Virginia Tech- LOSS
NC STATE (-11.5) over Cincinnati- LOSS
Purdue (-3.5) over Missouri State- LOSS
Alabama (-5.5) over Iowa State- WIN

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 122-125-6

WAKE FOREST (-2.5) over Virginia Tech- LOSS
Cincinnati (+11.5) over NC STATE- WIN
Purdue (-3.5) over Missouri State- LOSS
Alabama (-5.5) over Iowa State- WIN

Saturday Recap

Here's a little recap of the best Saturday of hoops so far.

Good wins

Memphis 85, Georgetown 71- The Tigers validated their number one ranking by yours truly and pounded the Hoyas. Anytime Memphis gets above 75 points, the other team usually doesn't have much of a chance. In a game like this where the two teams play totally different styles it was especially true. When a stout defensive team like Georgetown is giving up 85 points, you know the game was a track meet. Unfortunately for Georgetown, that is not their style. This win will go a long way in Memphis' quest for a number one seed.

Providence 101, Florida State 95- A high scoring game ended up in a good win for the reeling Friars. Playing without Sharaud Curry, Providence has struggled mightily of late and badly needed a win over a decent opponent. While FSU certainly isn't a world beater, the Seminoles provided Providence with that opportunity. This game could have bubble implications come March, although I don't think Florida State will be in the NCAA discussion.

Tennessee 82, Xavier 75- Tennessee, even though they came into the game at 10-1, was lacking in the quality win department having only defeated West Virginia by two points on a neutral floor. Xavier is a very tough place to play and the Vols came out of there with a W. Even though Xavier is struggling a bit right now, this is a solid win for Bruce Pearl and company.

Nevada 55, Northern Iowa 52- Nevada needed this badly if they are to have any chance at an at-large bid (which I still think is a long shot). Northern Iowa is an extremely tough place to play and the Wolf Pack should feel very fortunate to escape with a win. They will travel to North Carolina on Thursday night and while I don't think they'll win, that is an opportunity to pick up another quality win that will certainly turn heads.

Ohio State 62, Florida 49- Thad Matta's Buckeyes pounded the defending champs in a rematch of last year's title game. Florida, while they were 11-1, was grossly overrated coming into the game. However, this is a game that Ohio State had to have in order to prevent dropping to 7-4. They took care of business at home and are now 8-3.

Mississippi 85, Clemson 82- It's time to take Andy Kennedy's team seriously as the Rebels won the San Juan Shootout with this stunner over Clemson. Ole Miss hadn't played anyone of note so far, but to their credit they did win all of their games. The win over Clemson changes things and I would not be surprised to see this team ranked (or at least get a lot of votes) come Monday. They should enter SEC play at 13-0. The early part of their SEC schedule is favorable, but winning the first conference game at Tennessee will really put them on the map if the Clemson game hasn't already.

Michigan State 78, Texas 72- Tom Izzo's team controlled this game from about the six minute mark in the first half all the way until the final buzzer. Texas came out strong, but MSU was more physical and pretty much dominated the rest of the game. A.J. Abrams' flurry of three pointers in the final minute made the game appear closer than it was. A great win for seeding purposes come tournament time.

Illinois 59, Missouri 58- The Illini won the Busch Braggin' Rights game for the eighth straight season by making Missouri play their game. Mike Anderson's team loves to get the score into the 70s and 80s, while Illinois prefers a 50s and 60s type game. Illinois prevented dropping to 6-5 and got a quality win over a decent Missouri team at the same time. A nice way to rebound after a bad home loss to Miami (Ohio) on Thursday night. Another positive for the Illini was winning a close game, something they've struggled with over the past few seasons.

Please explain (AKA bad losses)

Appalachian State 74, Arkansas 67- I thought Arkansas was better than this. Obviously not. The Razorbacks better hope this loss doesn't come back to haunt them on Selection Sunday.

American 67, Maryland 59- The Terps are in a tailspin and dare I say it might be time for Gary Williams to retire? He doesn't graduate players and his teams haven't met expectations for the past few seasons.

Utah 67, California 65- I could easily have put this game in the good wins category for Utah, but I felt the Utes were a team California should have beaten. Cal has hit the skids after a hot 6-0 start.

Oakland 68, Oregon 62- This one is simply inexplicable, especially since it was a homecoming game for Malik Hairston and Tajuan Porter. Maybe Oregon isn't as good as we thought?

Iowa State 83, Purdue 80- The Boilers drop to 7-4 after this defeat. Not a good way to end the week for Matt Painter's young team after losing to Wofford on Wednesday.

Wackiest game of the day:

Seton Hall 112, James Madison 110 (OT)- I was at this game so I know a little more about it than most folks but trust me, it was crazy. The Pirates went to overtime for the fourth time in ten games (they are 3-1), all against teams they should be having an easier time with (Monmouth, Robert Morris, Penn State, and James Madison). James Madison came out hot and threw the Pirates to the deck right away. The Hall cut it to 10 at the half, but JMU opened the 2nd half with a 14-5 run to take a 54-35 lead. Seton Hall cut the lead down to five at one point, but the Dukes answered with a 9-0 run of their own to push the lead back up to 14. James Madison led by 12 with five minutes to play, 11 with four minutes left, and 13 with three minutes to go. Still, JMU led by 9 points with only two minutes left in regulation and with 1:17 to go as the teams traded a couple baskets. Over the final 1:17, Seton Hall went on a 13-4 run to force the extra session as James Madison self-destructed against the relentless SHU pressure defense. Paul Gause forced four steals (three of which were turned right back over to JMU) over the final 1:17, but James Madison threw the ball out of bounds and got called for a few walks. This enabled the Pirates to get within four on a Jamar Nutter three pointer with a minute to play. JMU made two free throws to push the lead back to 6 with 30 seconds left. Eugene Harvey was inexplicably fouled and knocked down two foul shots to get the Hall within four. James Madison turned the ball back over (one of their 33 turnovers) and Harvey made an uncontested layup to cut the lead to two. Still, Seton Hall was forced to foul. Terrance Carter made two free throws for the Dukes, who now led by four with 11 seconds to play. Again, Harvey made an uncontested layup to cut the lead back to two. This time James Madison inbounded the ball and it was knocked loose. There was a scrum and finally the ball went out of bounds off a JMU player. Seton Hall inbounded and pushed it right to the basket as Jamar Nutter made the game tying layup with 6 seconds left. Still, JMU had a chance to win it as freshman Ben Louis missed a wide open shot from the corner as the buzzer sounded. Seton Hall took control in overtime only to see JMU come right back and actually have a chance to win it on the final possession. Pierre Curtis missed a floater in the lane and the rebound was secured by Paul Gause for the Pirates. It was the wackiest game I have ever been to and certainly one of the strangest I've ever witnessed whether it be on TV or in person.

Texas @ Michigan State Live Blog

Recap: Texas, specifically A.J. Abrams, made it interesting in the end, but Michigan State's lead was too much to overcome for the Longhorns. This is Texas' first defeat of the season, and both teams are now 11-1 and figure to be in the conversation come March. Abrams led the way for Texas with 24 points, while Augustin chipped in 22. Michigan State had balanced scoring, as Morgan and Lucas both had 18, while Neitzel and Souton each had 12. Texas actually outrebounded MSU 36-32, a rarity for a Tom Izzo team. Damion James had 16 of the 36 Texas rebounds. Overall it was a very well played game between two quality teams. Both should remain in the top ten.

0.0 2nd: 78-72 Michigan State, final.

1.4 2nd: With MSU up 6, this one is finally over. That was a spirited comeback by Texas but in the end it was too much to overcome.

10.3 2nd: Neitzel makes one of two, but this time Abrams finally misses on the other end.

10.3 2nd: Now Neitzel misses the first free throw! What is going on?

10.3 2nd: Augustin takes it to the rack and has his shot blocked by Morgan. It might have been a goaltend, but what a game saving play by Morgan.

22.9 2nd: Texas fouls before the ball is inbounded and Lucas, a 76% FT shooter, misses BOTH!

22.9 2nd: WOW this is amazing as Abrams buries yet another three! The lead is down to 5.

28.1 2nd: Abrams has just become the 28th player in Texas history to score 1,000 career points. Congratulations.

29.4 2nd: WOW Abrams has caught fire here in the last few minutes. That was a BOMB.

36.2 2nd: Walton got away with a walk on the inbounds pass but he got fouled. He makes two to put MSU back up by 10.

38.1 2nd: Abrams throws in a long NBA bomb and the lead is down to 8. Don't go away yet? Nahh.

46.0 2nd: Walton missed the front end of a one and one for MSU but Augustin couldn't convert the 3 for Texas. If that went down we could have had an interesting finish.

59.3 2nd: Abrams finally gets one to go. It's still a 3 possession game with a minute to go.

1:26 2nd: Augustin makes a looooong 3 to pull Texas within 10. That might be too little too late.

1:48 2nd: Lucas runs the shot clock all the way down and makes a nice jump shot. That's a dagger for Texas as they are now down 13 points.

2:36 2nd: Michigan State comes right back as Naymick slams one home. Sparty up 11 with 2 minutes to play.

2:54 2nd: Augustin forces a turnover and makes the layup on the other end, it's a 3 possession game.

3:40 2nd: Michigan State takes a shot clock violation as we head to the final media timeout. 66-54 MSU.

4:19 2nd: Atchley misses a wide open 3 and that might do it.

4:53 2nd: With 5 minutes left and being down by 12, Texas needs to tighten the screws on defense and take better shots if they want to get back in the game.

5:37 2nd: Abrams is not getting his feet set, he fires up another bad three pointer and is 2-10 on this night.

6:17 2nd: Michigan State is still up 10 even after Abrams hits only his 2nd three of the night.

9:07 2nd: Augustin with two rare misses from the line. Morgan with a nice layup on the other end and the lead is up to double figures.

11:30 2nd: Upset alert: Utah wins by 2 at California.

11:30 2nd: Alexis Wangmene comes off the bench and gets called for a walk, but he was in the lane for a good 5 seconds.

12:08 2nd: Michigan State is up to 5 team fouls in the second half, that may play a role down the stretch.

12:36 2nd: Abrams is really struggling with his shot tonight and that is hurting Texas. When he is on, they are very tough to beat.

13:52 2nd: Augustin cuts the lead to 5 with two free throws of his own.

14:27 2nd: Damion James gets to the line and calmly hits both shots. Texas is down 7.

15:47 2nd: Mississippi beat Clemson by 3 in the San Juan Shootout, I guess they are for real now. Andy Kennedy has done a terrific job with a team who lost basically everybody from last season.

15:47 2nd: Lucas will go to the line after the TV timeout, Michigan State has pushed the lead back up to 8 points.

16:35 2nd: Both teams are heating up offensively as Atchley makes a turnaround hook shot, but Morgan answers on the other end for Sparty.

17:08 2nd: Mason lost the ball on the offensive end but showed great hustle to get back and block Neitzel's attempted layup.

17:47 2nd: A nice save results in a layup for Raymar Morgan, only his 5th and 6th points of this game.

18:25 2nd: Souton makes a nice soft jumper in the lane, good touch for the big man.

19:06 2nd: Damion James takes it to the rim and gets fouled after Augustin hit a big 3 pointer on the previous possession. James makes one of two free throws and Texas trims the lead to four.

Halftime: Michigan State played very well for the last 10 minutes of the half, but I think Texas will get back into the game. Hopefully we see something like the Duke/Pitt game the other night.

0.0 1st: Michigan State closes the first half on a 28-13 run to take control of this game at the half. Lucas has 11 points off the bench for MSU and they lead it 41-33.

22.0 1st: A little lingerie on the deck. I love Bill Raftery.

47.0 1st: Souton makes a nice low post move and all of a sudden Michigan State leads by 10.

1:25 1st: Walton goes coast to coast as nobody for Texas rotates over to help.

2:24 1st: Damion James has quietly had a nice half, he knocks down a 3 for his 8th, 9th, and 10th points.

2:58 1st: Morgan will go to the line after the media timeout. Michigan State leads 33-28.

3:47 1st: The lead swells to 7 as Souton completes the lay in.

4:51: 1st: Rick Barnes needs a TO as Sparty adds to the run on a transition reverse layup by Lucas.

5:15 1st: Neitzel buries a 3 from the corner and Michigan State, on a 12-2, has grabbed a 3 point lead.

5:45 1st: Michigan State is coming to life. A nice backdoor alley-oop and the Spartans have tied it at 26. Augustin has just picked up his second foul.

6:52 1st: Lucas with the quick answer on the other end, he's had a great half so far. Michigan State cuts it back to four.

7:04 1st: Augustin is soooo good.

7:21 1st: Michigan State is really being harassed in the paint by the stout Texas defense.

8:27 1st: Neitzel, a great free throw shooter, makes all three free throws.

8:27 1st: Stupid foul by J.B. Lewis as he clips Neitzel while shooting a 3.

8:52 1st: Abrams swishes a 3, he's gotta be one of the better 3 point shooters in the country.

9:26 1st: Texas has quietly built a seven point lead as Damion James hits a jumper. Michigan State better get some points on the board or else this game could get out of hand.

10:01 1st: Texas is playing teriffic halfcourt defense. Augustin takes it coast to coast for the finish as Raftery is stunned.

11:02 1st: Augustin jacks up a long NBA 3, not a good shot for the sophomore.

11:27 1st: Michigan State finally gets something inside as Suton backs in and makes a layup.

12:22 1st: A.J. Abrams buries his first 3 of the night, but Lucas hit yet another shot (a 3) as he answers.

13:10 1st: Lucas knocks down a long two pointer just as the shot clock expires. First "dagger" out of Raftery tonight.

13:57 1st: Neitzel tries it again coming off a curl but misses this time. Damion James knocks down a jumper and Texas grabs a 7-6 lead.

14:33 1st: Neitzel knocks down his first 3 pointer of the night off a nice ball screen.

15:05 1st: 5 minutes in, both teams have only 8 points combined.

15:35 1st: Gray misses an easy dunk on a lob as he is rejected by the rim.

15:57 1st: Mike Wood makes a questionable hand check foul call, much to the chagrin of McDonough and Raftery, not to mention Tom Izzo as well.

16:29 1st: The game is becoming a bit sloppy as Texas turns the ball over after Lucas missed an easy layup for Michigan State on the other end.

17:34 1st: Only two and half minutes into the game, Travis Walton picks up his second personal foul.

17:35 1st: Michigan State's game plan seems to be taking the ball to the hole and exploiting Texas in the paint.

18:19 1st: Rick Barnes might be the most underrated coach in the nation. He's had a nice career and it seems he produces a winner every season at Texas.

18:42 1st: Augustin hits the first 3 pointer of the game and Texas is out to a quick 5-0 lead on the Spartans.

19:04 1st: Morgan quickly gets up the floor and draws a foul to answer for MSU. Morgan misses both free throws.

19:07 1st: Atchley gets Texas on the board first as he hits two free throws.

Pregame: Travis Walton, Drew Neitzel, Raymar Morgan, Marquise Gray, and Goran Souton will start for MSU. Augustin, A.J. Abrams, Connor Atchley, Damion James, and Justin Mason get the start for Texas.

Pregame: #4 Texas takes to the road to face #9 Michigan State at The Palace of Auburn Hills this evening. Texas is lead by sophomore D.J. Augustin (19.9 ppg, 6.4 apg). Augustin, arguably the best poing guard in the nation, will be matched up against Michigan State's Drew Neitzel, the Big Ten preseason player of the year. Your announcers for tonight's game are Sean McDonough and Bill Raftery.

Saturday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 124-119-6

Georgetown (+5) over MEMPHIS- LOSS
Miami (Ohio) (+19.5) over KANSAS- LOSS
UCLA (-15) over MICHIGAN- PUSH
Tennessee (+3) over XAVIER- WIN
LOUISVILLE (-13.5) over New Mexico State- LOSS
NORTHERN IOWA (-4) over Nevada- LOSS
San Diego State (+10.5) over ARIZONA- LOSS
LSU (-15) over Oregon State- LOSS
Western Kentucky (+5) over SOUTHERN ILLINOIS- LOSS
OHIO STATE (-5.5) over Florida- WIN
Florida State (+3) over PROVIDENCE- LOSS
Stanford (-4.5) over TEXAS TECH- LOSS
Clemson (-3) over Mississippi- LOSS
CALIFORNIA (-6) over Utah- LOSS
Texas (+3) over MICHIGAN STATE- LOSS
Missouri State (+8) over Alabama- PUSH
WICHITA STATE (-2.5) over UAB- WIN
Virginia Commonwealth (+5) over BRADLEY- WIN
Missouri (-3) over Illinois- LOSS
Purdue (-1) over Iowa State- LOSS

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 120-123-6

Georgetown (+5) over MEMPHIS- LOSS
Miami (Ohio) (+19.5) over KANSAS- LOSS
UCLA (-15) over MICHIGAN- PUSH
XAVIER (-3) over Tennessee- LOSS
LOUISVILLE (-13.5) over New Mexico State- LOSS
NORTHERN IOWA (-4) over Nevada- LOSS
ARIZONA (-10.5) over San Diego State- WIN
Oregon State (+15) over LSU- WIN
Western Kentucky (+5) over SOUTHERN ILLINOIS- LOSS
Florida (+5.5) over OHIO STATE- LOSS
PROVIDENCE (-3) over Florida State- WIN
Stanford (-4.5) over TEXAS TECH- LOSS
Clemson (-3) over Mississippi- LOSS
CALIFORNIA (-6) over Utah- LOSS
MICHIGAN STATE (-3) over Texas- WIN
Alabama (-8) over Missouri State- PUSH
WICHITA STATE (-2.5) over UAB- WIN
BRADLEY (-5) over Virginia Commonwealth- LOSS
Missouri (-3) over Illinois- LOSS
Purdue (-1) over Iowa State- LOSS

Friday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 120-105-4

Clemson (-9) over DePaul- WIN
HAWAII (-2) over St. John's- LOSS
Georgia (-4.5) over Tulane- LOSS
Davidson (+2.5) over NC STATE- WIN

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 115-110-4

Clemson (-9) over DePaul- WIN
HAWAII (-2) over St. John's- LOSS
Tulane (+4.5) over Georgia- WIN
NC STATE (-2.5) over Davidson- LOSS

Duke/Pitt Second Half Live Blog

Recap: A slugfest type of game ended up in a 65-64 win for #9 Pitt in overtime over #7 Duke. Levance Fields (21 pts) and DeJuan Blair (15 pts, 20 rebs) led the way for the Panthers, who are now 11-0. I think Pitt will win its next five games (@ Dayton, vs. Lafayette, @ Villanova, @ South Florida, vs. Seton Hall) before a huge January 14 ESPN Big Monday game vs #4 Georgetown. That will be another dogfight similar to the game tonight.

For Duke, Jon Scheyer was very disappointing tonight. Scheyer was only 1-10 from the floor, including 0-4 from downtown. There is a lot more talent on Duke's roster this year, and I suspect Scheyer will spend more time on the pine than on the floor for the rest of the season. Henderson, Singler, and Nelson led the way for Duke tonight, but nobody else really stepped up. Duke is still a very good team, and I expect them to contend for an elite eight spot (along with Pitt) come March.

This was the game of the year so far in college basketball, here's to hoping Saturday has its fair share of thrillers as well.

4.7 OT: Fields with the step back three pointer!! What a shot. Scheyer missed two desperation shots on the other end and the Panthers pick up a huge resume building win.

16.0 OT: What do you do here, go for the win with a three or go for the tie with a two? It would be a gutsy call, but I'd go for the win right here if I was Jamie Dixon considering they have lost Cook to injury and Blair to fouls.

34.5 OT: Wow, that's a game changing call right there. Fields gets called for the charge and the shot clock is off.

56.3 OT: Miami (OH) pulls the upset at Assembly Hall in Champaign. 61-58 was the final.

1:15 OT: Biggs picks up right where Blair left off with a big offensive rebound, but Levance Fields gets called for a walk. Duke has a chance to widen the lead.

1:36 OT: You have to think it's advantage Duke right now with Cook and Blair out of the game. Duke takes a one point lead after the Nelson free throw.

1:36 OT: Blair finishes with 15 and 20 rebounds, quite a night for him.

1:48 OT: Brown had a wide open look and couldn't knock it down. On the other end, Nelson takes it to the rim, gets the bump, and completes the layup. A huge play as DeJuan Blair has just fouled out.

2:19 OT: Henderson makes one of two and cuts the lead down to two again.

4:06 OT: DeJuan Blair has 18 rebounds in this game, a coming out party on national TV for the freshman.

4:28 OT: It looks like Mike Cook just tore a ligament in his left knee. Hope for the best.

4:50 OT: Duke wins the tip and quickly DeMarcus Nelson gets to the line after drawing the fourth foul on DeJuan Blair. Nelson is not a good free throw shooter, but he does manage to make one of two.

5:00 OT: Illinois with a nice comeback as they force OT at home vs. Miami (OH).

5:00 OT: Singler and Nelson each have four fouls for Duke, that could definetly be a factor.

5:00 OT: Good thing about overtime? No TV timeouts.

00.0 2nd: Henderson did get the ball, he took it into the lane, threw up a wild shot and missed. Ramon failed to box out Kyle Singler, but Singler missed the easy layup on the follow. We are headed to overtime!

16.6 2nd: Gerald Henderson has been hot this game. I'd go to him if I was Coach K.

16.6 2nd: Mike Cook was wide open on the wing and missed badly. Duke calls its final timeout and has a chance to hold for the last shot and win. Pitt has one timeout remaining.

40.1 2nd: Will the refs have an impact on the last 40 seconds? Let's hope not.

56.7 2nd: Henderson with another answer on the other end and we're tied. This game has the feel of an elite eight matchup.

1:10 2nd: Young with a big shot for Pitt, they're back up by two.

1:41 2nd: Sam Young shows his athleticism as he makes a nifty layup. Singler with a HUGE three point answer on the other end to tie it as Jay Bilas creams his pants.

2:12 2nd: Henderson sends it in on the other end and it's a one point game again.

2:24 2nd: Fields gets fouled after a strong drive to the hole. He knocks down both free throws and Pitt leads by 3 again.

2:34 2nd: Upset alert: Oral Roberts and Scott Sutton knock off Oklahoma State and Sean Sutton in Oklahoma City. 74-59 was the final.

2:34 2nd: A very physical slugfest type of game will most likely come down to free throws.

2:51 2nd: I hate when coaches call timeouts when they know the next whistle will result in a media timeout.

3:39 2nd: Fields with a beautiful drive and finish, Pitt has its largest lead of the game at 52-49. ESPN must really be desperate for people to watch this Utah/Navy football game. Nothing like a watered down college football bowl game!

5:00 2nd: Pitt is simply playing stronger, tougher, and better than Duke right now. Blair gets another rebound but misses the bunny. David McClure will go to the line after pulling down the rebound. He makes one of two.

5:28 2nd: Ramon misses a wide open three pointer, Cook misses the follow, but Blair picks up the board and gets to the line after drawing after the fourth foul on Singler. Blair makes one of two to tie it, but Sam Young gets the rebound and gets fouled. He goes to the line and makes two, Pitt leads 50-48. This is their first lead since it was 2-0.

5:51 2nd: Pitt is dominating in fast break points, 13-2.

6:50 2nd: Henderson pushes Biggs right out of the way, no call.

7:23 2nd: Henderson rejects Sam Young but DeMarcus Nelson turns it over on the other end. Another bad call by the refs.

8:15 2nd: A tremendous steal and athletic move to the basket by Blair and Pitt cuts it to one.

8:26 2nd: Levance Fields buries a three and we have a 3 point game after a 7-0 run by Pitt. Vitale would be going nuts right now if he were broadcasting.

8:54 2nd: Jay Bilas makes a great point, Pitt is playing very well in transition and staying in this ball game.

9:26 2nd: Paulus with a beautiful pass to Singler for the layup, but Blair answers on the other end for the Panthers off an offensive board.

9:56 2nd: A bunch of contact underneath the hoop, finally Jamie Luckie blows the whistle and makes the correct call. Blair locked his arm around Singler's neck and threw him to the floor. That's a big play in a close game like this.

10:42 2nd: Both teams are over the foul limit, but Pitt will have 2 shots the rest of the way. That should make a big impact on the final 10 minutes. Blair badly misses both, a golden opportunity blown for Pitt.

11:07 2nd: Pitt has played much better defense this half, and all of a sudden the lead is down to 5.

11:47 2nd: Blair gets a huge offensive board for Pitt and will go to the line with a chance to cut it to 6 points after the media timeout.

13:28 2nd: Sam Young finally makes a layup and gets a foul call to boot. This game is gonna get interesting.

13:43 2nd: Pitt just can't get anything to go from close range.

15:02 2nd: After two Gerald Henderson missed free throws, Pitt takes a horrible shot and gets bailed out on a bad foul call on the rebound. Pitt is already in the bonus and Blair knocks down both free throws to get the lead back under 10. Henderson answers on the other end for Duke.

15:51 2nd: ESPN interviews David Cutcliffe, Duke's new football coach. Does anyone really care about Duke football?

16:31 2nd: DeMarcus Nelson gets called for a charge by Mike Kitts, only to be overruled by Jamie Luckie. The refs got it wrong, I was afriad this crew of delinquents would screw something up. The officials go to the videotape and rule that Sam Young fouled Nelson before Cook took the charge. They counted the basket, and I'm still trying to determine why they did. A terrible call that pushed the lead back up to 13 for Duke.

17:46 2nd: Fields gets open with a wicked crossover but fails to convert. Mike Cook makes a nice move on the baseline after the ball goes off Duke. Lead down to 8.

18:54 2nd: Pitt cuts the lead to 10 following DeJuan Blair's free throws.

19:32 2nd: The officials tonight are Jamie Luckie, Jim Burr, and Mike Kitts. Two of them, Luckie and Burr, are among the worst in college basketball. They have been of little note so far tonight, and that is a good thing.

Halftime, Duke 34, Pittsburgh 22: It's a minor miracle that Pittsburgh is only down 12 points after turning the ball over 13 times in the first half. Both teams have been sloppy with the basketball, as Duke has 11 turnovers itself. Pittsburgh has missed three dunks so far, so that's six points they should have had. Sam Young has been killing the Panthers, but I expect this game to get tighter in the second half. Gerald Henderson and Kyle Singler lead the Blue Devils with 8 points apiece. Levance Fields leads Pitt with 9.

Thursday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 118-103-4

DePaul (+7.5) over Mississippi- WIN
Duke (-5.5) over Pittsburgh- LOSS
Miami (OH) (+10) over ILLINOIS- WIN
Gonzaga (+2.5) over OKLAHOMA- LOSS

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 113-108-4

DePaul (+7.5) over Mississippi- WIN
Pittsburgh (+5.5) over Duke- WIN
Miami (OH) (+10) over ILLINOIS- WIN
OKLAHOMA (-2.5) over Gonzaga- WIN

Wednesday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 116-101-4

BUTLER (-10) over Bradley- WIN
South Florida (+5) over WAKE FOREST- LOSS
Memphis (-13.5) over CINCINNATI- LOSS
Baylor (+3.5) over SOUTH CAROLINA- WIN
LSU (-2) over WICHITA STATE- LOSS
NEW MEXICO (-7) over New Mexico State- WIN
Arizona (-3) over UNLV- PUSH
Ohio (-3.5) over St. John's- LOSS

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 109-108-4

Bradley (+10) over BUTLER- LOSS
South Florida (+5) over WAKE FOREST- LOSS
Memphis (-13.5) over CINCINNATI- LOSS
SOUTH CAROLINA (-3.5) over Baylor- LOSS
LSU (-2) over WICHITA STATE- LOSS
NEW MEXICO (-7) over New Mexico State- WIN
Arizona (-3) over UNLV- PUSH
Ohio (-3.5) over St. John's- LOSS

Tuesday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 113-97-3

GEORGIA TECH (+10) over Kansas- WIN
HOUSTON (-3.5) over Kentucky- WIN

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 108-102-3

Kansas (-10) over GEORGIA TECH- LOSS
HOUSTON (-3.5) over Kentucky- WIN

Week 6 Fantasy Lineups

Zach:

G-Drew Neitzel (12/19 vs. San Jose State, 12/22 vs. Texas)
G-Eric Gordon (12/22 vs. Coppin State)
G-D.J. Augustin (12/18 vs. Oral Roberts, 12/22 @ Michigan State (Detroit)
G-Jamont Gordon (12/19 @ Loyola MD, 12/21 @ Texas A&M-CC)
G-Shan Foster (12/22 vs. Tennessee St)
G-Sean Singletary (12/19 vs. Hampton, 12/22 vs. Elon)

F-Ryan Anderson (12/20 vs. Delaware State, 12/22 vs. Utah)
F-Geary Claxton (12/23 vs. Colgate)
F-Richard Hendrix (12/19 vs. Texas-PA, 12/22 vs. Missouri State)
F-Michael Beasley (12/22 vs. Winston-Salem)
F-D.J. White (12/22 vs. Coppin State)
F-Tyler Hansbrough (12/19 vs. Nicholls State, 12/22 vs. UCSB)

C-Aleks Maric (12/22 vs. NC Central)
C-Kosta Koufos (12/18 @ Cleveland State, 12/22 vs. Florida)

Brian:

G-Chris Lofton (12/19 vs. UNC-Asheville, 12/22 @ Xavier)
G-Tyrese Rice (12/22 vs. Northeastern)
G-Chris Douglas-Roberts (12/19 @ Cincinnati, 12/22 vs. Georgetown)
G-Mario Chalmers (12/18 @ Georgia Tech, 12/22 vs. Miami Ohio)
G-Darren Collison (12/18 vs. Western Illinois, 12/22 @ Michigan)
G-Ty Lawson (12/19 vs. Nicholls State, 12/22 vs. UC-Santa Barbara)

F-James Gist (12/22 vs. American)
F-Donte Greene (12/18 vs. Colgate, 12/22 vs. Cornell)
F-Joseph Jones (12/19 vs. Detroit, 12/22 vs. UC-Irvine)
F-Jon Brockman (12/18 vs. Portland State, 12/22 vs. Cal State Northridge)
F-Chase Budinger (12/19 @ UNLV, 12/22 vs. San Diego State)
F-Brian Laing (12/22 vs. James Madison)

C-Kevin Love (12/18 vs. Western Illinois, 12/22 @ Michigan)
C-Kentrell Gransberry (12/19 @ Wake Forest, 12/22 vs. St. Francis NY)

Final Week 5 Fantasy Stats

Zach:

Drew Neitzel- 18.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 5.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 0.0 to/g, 42.9% FG, 75.0% FT, 60.0% 3pt FG.

D.J. Augustin- 24.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 5.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 3.0 to/g, 50.0% FG, 66.7% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Brandon Rush- 13.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 36.4% FG, 100.0% FT, 42.9% 3pt FG.

Martin Zeno- 0.0 ppg, 0.0 rpg, 0.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 0.0% FG, no FT attempts, no 3pt attempts.

Jamont Gordon- 12.5 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 5.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 5.5 to/g, 24.2% FG, 61.5% FT, 9.1% 3pt FG.

O.J. Mayo- 12.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 83.3% FG, no FT attempts, 100.0% 3pt FG.

Richard Hendrix- 16.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 63.6% FG, 50.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

D.J. White- 21.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 77.8% FG, 70.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Tyler Hansbrough- 20.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 40.0% FG, 100.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Michael Beasley- 24.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 2.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 43.8% FG, 83.3% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Geary Claxton- 17.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 65.2% FG, 40.0% FT, 40.0% 3pt FG.

Shan Foster- 19.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 60.0% FG, 100.0% FT, 55.6% 3pt FG.

Aleks Maric- 16.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 3.5 bpg, 0.5 to/g, 63.2% FG, 75.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Kosta Koufos- 21.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 0.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 0.0 to/g, 88.9% FG, 80.0% FT, 100.0% 3pt FG.

Totals: 16.5 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.9 bpg, 1.8 to/g, 51.3% FG, 73.0% FT, 38.6% 3pt FG.


Brian:

Tyrese Rice- 26.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 3.0 to/g, 55.6% FG, 100.0% FT, 20.0% 3pt FG.

Derrick Rose- 4.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 3.0 to/g, 40.0% FG, no FT attempts, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Chris Douglas-Roberts- 5.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 0.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 3.0 to/g, 40.0% FG, no FT attempts, 50.0% 3pt FG.

Mario Chalmers- 17.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 5.0 apg, 4.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 77.8% FG, no FT attempts, 75.0% 3pt FG.

A.J. Abrams- 20.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 42.9% FG, 83.3% FT, 33.3% 3pt FG.

Ty Lawson- 26.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 5.0 apg, 4.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 60.0% FG, 100.0% FT, 40.0% 3pt FG.

James Gist- 8.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 3.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 3.0 to/g, 66.7% FG, no FT attempts, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Joseph Jones- 8.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 0.0 to/g, 28.6% FG, 37.5% FT, 100.0% 3pt FG.

Josh Heytvelt- DNP.

Kevin Love- 17.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 54.5% FG, 83.3% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Jon Brockman- 11.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 0.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 3.0 to/g, 50.0% FG, 50.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Roy Hibbert- 8.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 0.0 to/g, 100.0% FG, 40.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Chase Budinger- 16.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 5.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 0.0 to/g, 50.0% FG, 50.0% FT, 50.0% 3pt FG.

Brian Laing- DNP.

Totals: 13.8 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.6 spg, 0.1 bpg, 1.9 to/g, 54.1% FG, 66.7% FT, 40.0% 3pt FG.


Zach wins 6-3.

Overall records: Zach 28-16-1, Brian 16-28-1.

Zach and Brian's Top 25

Zach

1. North Carolina (1)
2. Kansas (3)
3. Memphis (2)
4. Georgetown (4)
5. Texas (5)
6. UCLA (6)
7. Duke (8)
8. Washington State (7)
9. Michigan State (9)
10. Tennessee (11)
11. Marquette (14)
12. Pittsburgh (10)
13. Indiana (15)
14. Texas A&M (12)
15. Clemson (16)
16. Vanderbilt (17)
17. Butler (20)
18. Arizona (23)
19. Gonzaga (21)
20. Miami (22)
21. Villanova (NR)
22. West Virginia (NR)
23. USC (NR)
24. Oregon (13)
25. Rhode Island (25)
New additions: #21 Villanova, #22 West Virginia, #23 USC

Dropped from rankings: #18 Xavier, #19 St. Mary’s, #24 Arkansas

Brian

1. Memphis (1)
2. Kansas (2)
3. North Carolina (3)
4. Texas (4)
5. UCLA (5)
6. Duke (6)
7. Georgetown (7)
8. Michigan State (8)
9. Washington State (9)
10. Indiana (10)
11. Pittsburgh (11)
12. Marquette (13)
13. Tennessee (14)
14. Clemson (15)
15. Arizona (16)
16. Texas A&M (17)
17. Oregon (12)
18. West Virginia (20)
19. Gonzaga (21)
20. Butler (24)
21. USC (25)
22. Arkansas (18)
23. St. Mary's (19)
24. Miami (NR)
25. Rhode Island (NR)

New additions: Miami, Rhode Island.
Dropped from rankings: #22 Louisville, #23 Xavier.
Also considered: Vanderbilt, BYU, Villanova, Stanford, Dayton, Baylor, Massachusetts.

Sunday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 111-97-3

OLD DOMINION (-2.5) over Virginia Tech- WIN
North Carolina (-20.5) over RUTGERS- WIN

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 107-101-3

OLD DOMINION (-2.5) over Virginia Tech- WIN
North Carolina (-20.5) over RUTGERS- WIN

Saturday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 109-97-3

Temple (-6.5) over DREXEL- WIN
PITTSBURGH (-13) over Oklahoma State- WIN
Oregon (-4.5) over NEBRASKA- LOSS
Missouri State (+5.5) over UTAH- LOSS
KENTUCKY (-6) over UAB- LOSS
Arkansas (+3.5) over OKLAHOMA- LOSS
Louisville (+1) over PURDUE- LOSS
Xavier (-3) over ARIZONA STATE- LOSS
Texas Tech (+5.5) over NEW MEXICO- LOSS
BUTLER (-4) over Florida State- WIN
Southern Illinois (-5.5) over ST. LOUIS- LOSS
TENNESSEE (-10.5) over Western Kentucky- LOSS

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 105-101-3

Temple (-6.5) over DREXEL- WIN
Oklahoma State (+13) over PITTSBURGH- LOSS
NEBRASKA (+4.5) over Oregon- WIN
UTAH (-5.5) over Missouri State- WIN
KENTUCKY (-6) over UAB- LOSS
OKLAHOMA (-3.5) over Arkansas- WIN
PURDUE (-1) over Louisville- WIN
Xavier (-3) over ARIZONA STATE- LOSS
NEW MEXICO (-5.5) over Texas Tech- WIN
Florida State (+4) over BUTLER- LOSS
Southern Illinois (-5.5) over ST. LOUIS- LOSS
Western Kentucky (+10.5) over TENNESSEE- WIN

Conference Power Rankings

During a slow week in college basketball, the following are my current power rankings and where I think each team will eventually end up:

Big East:

1. Georgetown- NCAA
2. Pittsburgh- NCAA
3. Marquette- NCAA
4. West Virginia- NCAA
5. Louisville- NCAA
6. Connecticut- NCAA
7. Notre Dame- NIT
8. Villanova- NCAA
9. Syracuse- NCAA
10. Seton Hall- NIT
11. Providence- NIT
12. St. John's
13. South Florida
14. DePaul
15. Rutgers
16. Cincinnati

ACC:

1. North Carolina- NCAA
2. Duke- NCAA
3. Clemson- NCAA
4. Miami- NCAA
5. Boston College- NCAA
6. Virginia- NCAA
7. North Carolina State- NIT
8. Florida State- NIT
9. Georgia Tech
10. Maryland
11. Wake Forest
12. Virginia Tech

Big Ten:

1. Michigan State- NCAA
2. Indiana- NCAA
3. Wisconsin- NCAA
4. Purdue- NCAA
5. Illinois- NCAA
6. Minnesota- NIT
7. Ohio State- NIT
8. Penn State
9. Iowa
10. Northwestern
11. Michigan

Big 12:

1. Kansas- NCAA
2. Texas- NCAA
3. Texas A&M- NCAA
4. Baylor- NCAA
5. Kansas State- NIT
6. Missouri- NIT
7. Texas Tech- NIT
8. Nebraska
9. Oklahoma State
10. Oklahoma
11. Iowa State
12. Colorado

SEC:

1. Tennessee- NCAA (1 East)
2. Arkansas- NCAA (1 West)
3. Vanderbilt- NCAA (2 East)
4. Florida- NCAA (3 East)
5. Georgia- NIT (4 East)
6. Kentucky (5 East)
7. Mississippi (2 West)
8. Alabama- NIT (3 West)
9. South Carolina (6 East)
10. Mississippi State (4 West)
11. LSU (5 West)
12. Auburn (6 West)

Pac 10:

1. UCLA- NCAA
2. Washington State- NCAA
3. Oregon- NCAA
4. Arizona- NCAA
5. USC- NCAA
6. Stanford- NCAA
7. California- NCAA
8. Washington- NIT
9. Arizona State
10. Oregon State

That's 34 NCAA spots for the BCS leagues, which means there are 31 left for all other leagues. With the 6 automatic bids, this means there are only 6 at-large spots for all other teams. You'd have to figure one of those will go to whoever doesn't win the West Coast Conference (Gonzaga or St. Mary's), probably 2 or 3 from the Atlantic 10, one from the Mountain West, and possibly one from the Missouri Valley (weak league this year). Of course, you could see a team like Kansas State, Kentucky, Seton Hall, Providence, Notre Dame, or Ohio State move from the NIT into the NCAA picture which could take away some more spots. Likewise, a team listed here as NCAA could drop to the NIT. It may only be December 14, but the bubble picture is starting to take shape ever so slightly.

Thursday's Pick

Zach's Pick: Season Record: 106-88-3

Miami (+5.5) over MISSISSIPPI STATE- WIN

Brian's Pick: Season Record: 98-96-3

MISSISSIPPI STATE (-5.5) over Miami- LOSS

Wednesday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 105-88-3

XAVIER (-19) over Cincinnati- LOSS
Vanderbilt (-3.5) over DePaul- WIN
Massachusetts (+5) over BOSTON COLLEGE- WIN

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 98-95-3

Cincinnati (+19) over XAVIER- WIN
Vanderbilt (-3.5) over DEPAUL- WIN
BOSTON COLLEGE (-5) over Massachusetts- LOSS

Tuesday's Pick

Zach's Pick: Season Record: 103-87-3

St. Mary's (+4.5) over SOUTHERN ILLINOIS- LOSS

Brian's Pick: Season Record: 96-94-3

St. Mary's (+4.5) over SOUTHERN ILLINOIS- LOSS

Week 5 Fantasy Lineups

Zach:

G-Drew Neitzel (12/15 vs. IPFW)
G-O.J. Mayo (12/17 vs. Delaware State)
G-Jamont Gordon (12/13 vs. Miami, 12/15 @ South Alabama)
G-D.J. Augustin (12/15 vs. Texas State)
G-Martin Zeno (12/15 @ New Mexico)
G-Brandon Rush (12/15 vs. Ohio)

F-Richard Hendrix (12/17 vs. Wofford)
F-Tyler Hansbrough (12/16 @ Rutgers)
F-Geary Claxton (12/12 vs. Princeton, 12/15 vs. Denver)
F-Michael Beasley (12/17 vs. Florida A&M)
F-D.J. White (12/15 vs. Western Carolina)
F-Shan Foster (12/12 @ DePaul)

C-Aleks Maric (12/11 vs. Savannah State, 12/15 vs. Oregon)
C-Kosta Koufos (12/15 vs. Presbyterian)

Brian:

G-Tyrese Rice (12/12 vs. Massachusetts)
G-Derrick Rose (12/15 @ Middle Tennessee State)
G-Chris Douglas-Roberts (12/15 @ Middle Tennessee State)
G-Mario Chalmers (12/15 vs. Ohio)
G-A.J. Abrams (12/15 vs. Texas State)
G-Ty Lawson (12/16 @ Rutgers)

F-James Gist (12/12 vs. Ohio)
F-Joseph Jones (12/16 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff)
F-Josh Heytvelt (12/17 vs. Northern Colorado)
F-Jon Brockman (12/15 vs. Portland)
F-Chase Budinger (12/16 vs. Fresno State)

Brian Laing and Lawrence Hill have no games.

C-Kevin Love (12/15 vs. Idaho State)
C-Roy Hibbert (12/15 vs. Radford)

Final Week 4 Fantasy Stats

Zach:

Drew Neitzel- 14.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 3.5 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 33.3% FG, 75.0% FT, 31.3% 3pt FG.

Sean Singletary- 15.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 8.5 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 4.5 to/g, 36.0% FG, 62.5% FT, 30.0% 3pt FG.

D.J. Augustin- 23.5 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 8.5 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 53.8% FG, 85.0% FT, 40.0% 3pt FG.

Martin Zeno- 16.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 3.0 to/g, 70.0% FG, 50.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Jamont Gordon- 25.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 3.0 to/g, 44.4% FG, 80.0% FT, 33.3% 3pt FG.

O.J. Mayo- 16.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 30.0% FG, 100.0% FT, 25.0% 3pt FG.

Richard Hendrix- 11.0 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.5 spg, 1.0 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 52.9% FG, 80.0% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

D.J. White- 16.0 ppg, 13.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 2.0 bpg, 5.0 to/g, 54.5% FG, 100.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Tyler Hansbrough- 29.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 0.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 75.0% FG, 62.5% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Ryan Anderson- 23.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.5 bpg, 3.5 to/g, 58.1% FG, 100.0% FT, 53.8% 3pt FG.

Michael Beasley- 19.0 ppg, 12.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.0 spg, 3.0 bpg, 4.5 to/g, 45.5% FG, 66.7% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Geary Claxton- 21.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 63.6% FG, 62.5% FT, 40.0% 3pt FG.

Aleks Maric- 18.0 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 3.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.5 bpg, 3.5 to/g, 50.0% FG, 52.6% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Kosta Koufos- 8.0 ppg, 0.0 rpg, 0.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 0.0 to/g, 57.1% FG, no FT attempts, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Totals: 18.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.7 bpg, 2.7 to/g, 49.1% FG, 70.9% FT, 33.3% 3pt FG.


Brian:

Chris Lofton- 16.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 4.0 to/g, 30.8% FG, 100.0% FT, 33.3% 3pt FG.

Tyrese Rice- 14.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 5.0 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 35.0% FG, 87.5% FT, 14.3% 3pt FG.

Derrick Rose- 9.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 3.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 5.0 to/g, 33.3% FG, 60.0% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Chris Douglas-Roberts- 10.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 4.0 to/g, 30.8% FG, 66.7% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Mario Chalmers- 9.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 7.5 apg, 6.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 43.8% FG, 100.0% FT, 25.0% 3pt FG.

A.J. Abrams- 20.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 0.5 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 47.2% FG, 100.0% FT, 30.8% 3pt FG.

James Gist- 18.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 3.5 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 60.9% FG, 63.6% FT, 50.0% 3pt FG.

Joseph Jones- 12.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 2.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 85.7% FG, 0.0% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Josh Heytvelt- DNP.

Jon Brockman- 17.0 ppg, 12.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 44.4% FG, 33.3% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Roy Hibbert- 11.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 2.5 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 63.6% FG, 61.5% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Chase Budinger- 8.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 4.0 to/g, 25.0% FG, 57.1% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Kentrell Gransberry- 13.5 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.5 spg, 3.5 bpg, 2.5 to/g, 52.6% FG, 50.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Brian Laing- 17.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 41.9% FG, 100.0% FT, 42.9% 3pt FG.

Totals: 14.0 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.6 spg, 1.1 bpg, 2.3 to/g, 45.5% FG, 68.5% FT, 27.3% 3pt FG.


Zach wins 6-3.

Overall records: Zach 22-13-1, Brian 13-22-1.

Zach and Brian's Top 25

Zach

1. North Carolina (1)
2. Memphis (2)
3. Kansas (3)
4. Georgetown (4)
5. Texas (5)
6. UCLA (6)
7. Washington State (7)
8. Duke (8)
9. Michigan State (9)
10. Pittsburgh (12)
11. Tennessee (11)
12. Texas A&M (13)
13. Oregon (14)
14. Marquette (17)
15. Indiana (15)
16. Clemson (16)
17. Vanderbilt (22)
18. Xavier (21)
19. St. Mary's (24)
20. Butler (10)
21. Gonzaga (18)
22. Miami (23)
23. Arizona (NR)
24. Arkansas (NR)
25. Rhode Island (NR)

New additions: #23 Arizona, #24 Arkansas, #25 Rhode Island
Dropped from rankings: #19 Louisville, #20 BYU, #25 Southern Cal

Brian

1. Memphis (1)
2. Kansas (2)
3. North Carolina (3)
4. Texas (4)
5. UCLA (5)
6. Duke (6)
7. Georgetown (7)
8. Michigan State (8)
9. Washington State (9)
10. Indiana (10)
11. Pittsburgh (12)
12. Oregon (11)
13. Marquette (18)
14. Tennessee (14)
15. Clemson (16)
16. Arizona (21)
17. Texas A&M (17)
18. Arkansas (20)
19. St. Mary's (22)
20. West Virginia (NR)
21. Gonzaga (19)
22. Louisville (13)
23. Xavier (24)
24. Butler (15)
25. USC (23)

New additions: West Virginia.
Dropped from rankings: #25 Wisconsin.
Also considered: Vanderbilt, Stanford, Rhode Island, Baylor, Boston College, Miami.

Sunday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 103-86-3

California (+2.5) over KANSAS STATE- LOSS
NEBRASKA (-12.5) over Rutgers- LOSS
St. Joseph's (+7.5) over CREIGHTON- WIN
VIRGINIA TECH (-8) over George Washington- WIN
Villanova (-3) over TEMPLE- WIN
MARYLAND (-4.5) over Boston College- LOSS

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 96-93-3

California (+2.5) over KANSAS STATE- LOSS
NEBRASKA (-12.5) over Rutgers- LOSS
CREIGHTON (-7.5) over St. Joe's- LOSS
VIRGINIA TECH (-8) over George Washington- WIN
Villanova (-3) over TEMPLE- WIN
Boston College (+4.5) over MARYLAND- WIN

Saturday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 100-83-3

Arizona (+2) over ILLINOIS- WIN
DUKE (-22.5) over Michigan- WIN
LOUISVILLE (-12) over Dayton- LOSS
George Mason (+4) over KENT STATE- LOSS
Iowa (+1) over IOWA STATE- LOSS
Wake Forest (+4.5) over GEORGIA- LOSS
KANSAS (-22) over DePaul- LOSS
Pittsburgh (-3) over WASHINGTON- LOSS
St. Mary's (-3.5) over San Diego State- WIN
Kentucky (+8) over INDIANA- LOSS
MISSOURI (-7.5) over Purdue- WIN
Michigan State (+3) over BYU- WIN
UCLA (-13) over Davidson- LOSS
Marquette (+3) over WISCONSIN- WIN
Rhode Island (+5.5) over SYRACUSE- WIN
Southern Illinois (-3.5) over CHARLOTTE- LOSS
Butler (-7.5) over WRIGHT STATE- LOSS
Seton Hall (+1.5) over PENN STATE- LOSS
NEW MEXICO STATE (-3.5) over Texas El-Paso- LOSS

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 93-90-3

Arizona (+2) over ILLINOIS- WIN
DUKE (-22.5) over Michigan- WIN
LOUISVILLE (-12) over Dayton- LOSS
KENT STATE (-4) over George Mason- WIN
Iowa (+1) over IOWA STATE- LOSS
Wake Forest (+4.5) over GEORGIA- LOSS
KANSAS (-22) over DePaul- LOSS
WASHINGTON (+3) over Pittsburgh- WIN
St. Mary's (-3.5) over San Diego State- WIN
INDIANA (-8) over Kentucky- WIN
MISSOURI (-7.5) over Purdue- WIN
Michigan State (+3) over BYU- WIN
UCLA (-13) over Davidson- LOSS
WISCONSIN (-3) over Marquette- LOSS
SYRACUSE (-5.5) over Rhode Island- LOSS
Southern Illinois (-3.5) over CHARLOTTE- LOSS
Butler (-7.5) over WRIGHT STATE- LOSS
Seton Hall (+1.5) over PENN STATE- LOSS
UTEP (+3.5) over NEW MEXICO STATE- WIN

Thursday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 93-71-3

Providence (-3.5) over South Carolina- LOSS
VILLANOVA (-9.5) over LSU- LOSS

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 84-80-3

Providence (-3.5) over South Carolina- LOSS
VILLANOVA (-9.5) over LSU- LOSS

Wednesday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 93-69-3

Georgetown (-7.5) over ALABAMA- WIN
Syracuse (+8) over VIRGINIA- WIN
CHARLOTTE (+6.5) over Davidson- WIN
VANDERBILT (-10.5) over Wake Forest- LOSS
XAVIER (-11.5) over Creighton- WIN
NORTHERN IOWA (-11.5) over Iowa- LOSS
AUBURN (+6) over West Virginia- LOSS
GONZAGA (-2.5) over Washington State- LOSS

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 84-78-3

Georgetown (-7.5) over ALABAMA- WIN
VIRGINIA (-8) over Syracuse- LOSS
Davidson (-6.5) over CHARLOTTE- LOSS
VANDERBILT (-10.5) over Wake Forest- LOSS
Creighton (+11.5) over XAVIER- LOSS
NORTHERN IOWA (-11.5) over Iowa- LOSS
AUBURN (+6) over West Virginia- LOSS
Washington State (+2.5) over GONZAGA- WIN

Tuesday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 89-65-3

RHODE ISLAND (-1.5) over Providence- WIN
St. Louis (+8) over BOSTON COLLEGE- LOSS
Kansas State (+6) over Notre Dame- LOSS
New Mexico (+1.5) over NEW MEXICO STATE- LOSS
USC (+8) over Memphis- WIN
Michigan State (-4) over BRADLEY- WIN

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 82-72-3

RHODE ISLAND (-1.5) over Providence- WIN
BOSTON COLLEGE (-8) over St. Louis- WIN
Kansas State (+6) over Notre Dame- LOSS
New Mexico (+1.5) over NEW MEXICO STATE- LOSS
USC (+8) over Memphis- WIN
Michigan State (-4) over BRADLEY- WIN

Week 4 Fantasy Lineups

Zach:

G-Drew Neitzel (12/4 @ Bradley, 12/8 vs. BYU)
G-Sean Singletary (12/5 vs. Syracuse, 12/7 vs. Longwood)
G-D.J. Augustin (12/5 vs. North Texas, 12/8 @ Rice)
G-O.J. Mayo (12/4 vs. Memphis)
G-Martin Zeno (12/5 vs. Louisiana Tech)
G-Jamont Gordon (12/8 vs. SE Louisiana)

F-Richard Hendrix (12/5 vs. Georgetown, 12/8 vs. Nicholls St)
F-Geary Claxton (12/8 vs. Seton Hall)
F-Tyler Hansbrough (12/4 @ Penn)
F-Ryan Anderson (12/5 vs. Jackson State, 12/9 @ Kansas State)
F-Michael Beasley (12/4 vs. Notre Dame, 12/9 vs. California)
F-D.J. White (12/8 vs. Kentucky)

C-Aleks Maric (12/5 @ Western Kentucky, 12/9 vs. Rutgers)
C-Kosta Koufos (12/10 vs. Coppin State)


Brian:

G-Chris Lofton (12/4 @ Chattanooga)
G-Tyrese Rice (12/4 vs. St. Louis, 12/9 @ Maryland)
G-Derrick Rose (12/4 vs. USC)
G-Chris Douglas-Roberts (12/4 vs. USC)
G-Mario Chalmers (12/5 vs. Eastern Washington, 12/8 vs. DePaul)
G-A.J. Abrams (12/5 vs. North Texas, 12/8 @ Rice)

F-James Gist (12/6 vs. Morgan State, 12/9 vs. Boston College)
F-Joseph Jones (12/8 vs. Texas State)
F-Josh Heytvelt (12/5 vs. Washington State, 12/8 vs. Cal State Northridge)
F-Jon Brockman (12/8 vs. Pittsburgh)
F-Chase Budinger (12/8 @ Illinois)
F-Brian Laing (12/4 vs. St. Peter's, 12/8 @ Penn State)

C-Roy Hibbert (12/5 @ Alabama, 12/9 vs. Jacksonville)
C-Kentrell Gransberry (12/5 @ Richmond, 12/8 vs. UAB)

Final Week 3 Fantasy Stats

Zach:

Drew Neitzel- 13.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 6.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 0.5 to/g, 55.6% FG, 40.0% FT, 41.7% 3pt FG.

Sean Singletary- 14.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 10.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 55.6% FG, 100.0% FT, 50.0% 3pt FG.

D.J. Augustin- 19.5 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 3.5 apg, 2.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 4.5 to/g, 57.7% FG, 75.0% FT, 54.5% 3pt FG.

Eric Gordon- 19.7 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.7 bpg, 4.3 to/g, 46.9% FG, 82.1% FT, 40.0% 3pt FG.

Martin Zeno- 23.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.5 bpg, 3.0 to/g, 62.1% FG, 58.8% FT, 33.3% 3pt FG.

O.J. Mayo- 18.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.5 bpg, 4.0 to/g, 35.0% FG, 62.5% FT, 26.7% 3pt FG.

Richard Hendrix- 18.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.5 spg, 3.5 bpg, 0.5 to/g, 46.9% FG, 55.6% FT, 50.0% 3pt FG.

Tyler Hansbrough- 13.5 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 0.5 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.5 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 29.6% FG, 68.8% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Ryan Anderson- 25.5 ppg, 12.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.5 bpg, 3.0 to/g, 51.4% FG, 93.3% FT, 14.3% 3pt FG.

Michael Beasley- 24.0 ppg, 12.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 3.0 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 58.8% FG, 50.0% FT, 25.0% 3pt FG.

Geary Claxton- 14.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.5 bpg, 3.5 to/g, 44.0% FG, 66.7% FT, 50.0% 3pt FG.

Taj Gibson- 2.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 33.3% FG, 0.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Aleks Maric- 14.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 1.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 66.7% FG, 40.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

DeAndre Jordan- 3.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 33.3% FG, 40.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Totals: 15.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.8 bpg, 2.5 to/g, 47.9% FG, 66.4% FT, 38.1% 3pt FG.


Brian:

Chris Lofton- 15.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 3.5 apg, 3.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 38.5% FG, 100.0% FT, 39.1% 3pt FG.

Tyrese Rice- 26.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 5.5 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.5 to/g, 41.5% FG, 92.3% FT, 43.8% 3pt FG.

Derrick Rose- 19.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 12.0 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 75.0% FG, 77.8% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Patrick Beverley- 12.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.0 spg, 1.3 bpg, 3.3 to/g, 40.7% FG, 83.3% FT, 37.5% 3pt FG.

Mario Chalmers- 15.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 3.5 to/g, 62.5% FG, 62.5% FT, 60.0% 3pt FG.

A.J. Abrams- 8.5 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 0.5 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 35.0% FG, no FT attempts, 21.4% 3pt FG.

James Gist- 10.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.5 spg, 2.5 bpg, 3.5 to/g, 36.4% FG, 80.0% FT, 16.7% 3pt FG.

Lawrence Hill- 11.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.5 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.5 bpg, 1.0 to/g, 44.4% FG, 83.3% FT, 33.3% 3pt FG.

Joseph Jones- 11.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 55.6% FG, 75.0% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Kevin Love- 11.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.5 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 60.0% FG, 76.9% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Jon Brockman- 22.0 ppg, 13.0 rpg, 0.0 apg, 0.0 spg, 0.0 bpg, 3.0 to/g, 64.3% FG, 66.7% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Roy Hibbert- 10.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.5 bpg, 2.0 to/g, 66.7% FG, 55.6% FT, no 3pt attempts.

Chase Budinger- 18.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.0 bpg, 2.5 to/g, 51.9% FG, 66.7% FT, 50.0% 3pt FG.

Brian Laing- 18.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.5 bpg, 1.5 to/g, 51.7% FG, 85.7% FT, 0.0% 3pt FG.

Totals: 14.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.6 bpg, 2.2 to/g, 48.3% FG, 77.0% FT, 36.2% 3pt FG.


Brian wins 5-4.

Overall records: Zach 16-10-1, Brian 10-16-1.

Monday's Pick

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 86-62-3

ARKANSAS (-9.5) over Missouri State- WIN

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 78-70-3

Missouri State (+9.5) over ARKANSAS- LOSS

Zach and Brian's Top 25

Zach

1. North Carolina (3)
2. Memphis (2)
3. Kansas (4)
4. Georgetown (5)
5. Texas (8)
6. UCLA (1)
7. Washington State (6)
8. Duke (7)
9. Michigan State (11)
10. Butler (12)
11. Tennessee (11)
12. Pittsburgh (13)
13. Texas A&M (9)
14. Oregon (15)
15. Indiana (17)
16. Clemson (14)
17. Marquette (18)
18. Gonzaga (21)
19. Louisville (16)
20. BYU (22)
21. Xavier (23)
22. Vanderbilt (25)
23. Miami (NR)
24. St. Mary’s (NR)
25. Southern Cal (19)

New additions: #23 Miami, #24 St. Mary’s

Dropped from rankings: #20 Wisconsin, #24 NC State

Brian

1. Memphis (2)
2. Kansas (3)
3. North Carolina (4)
4. Texas (12)
5. UCLA (1)
6. Duke (6)
7. Georgetown (5)
8. Michigan State (8)
9. Washington State (7)
10. Indiana (10)
11. Oregon (14)
12. Pittsburgh (13)
13. Louisville (11)
14. Tennessee (15)
15. Butler (17)
16. Clemson (16)
17. Texas A&M (9)
18. Marquette (18)
19. Gonzaga (22)
20. Arkansas (20)
21. Arizona (NR)
22. St. Mary's (NR)
23. USC (NR)
24. Xavier (24)
25. Wisconsin (19)

New additions: Arizona, St. Mary's, USC.
Dropped from rankings: #21 Southern Illinois, #23 Kansas State, #25 Syracuse.
Also considered: BYU, Villanova, Vanderbilt, Baylor, Providence, Stanford, California.

Sunday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 85-62-3

SOUTHERN CAL (+4) over Kansas- PUSH
NEBRASKA (-2) over Arizona State- WIN
MIAMI (-10.5) over St. John's- WIN
Stanford (-6.5) over COLORADO- WIN
Texas A&M (+3) over ARIZONA- LOSS
Maryland (-4) over Virginia Commonwealth- LOSS
TCU (+4) over Oklahoma- LOSS
Texas (+10) over UCLA- WIN

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 78-69-3

USC (+4) over Kansas- PUSH
NEBRASKA (-2) over Arizona State- WIN
MIAMI (-10.5) over St. John's- WIN
COLORADO (+6.5) over Stanford- LOSS
Texas A&M (+3) over ARIZONA- LOSS
Maryland (-4) over Virginia Commonwealth- LOSS
Oklahoma (-4) over TCU- WIN
Texas (+10) over UCLA- WIN

Saturday's Picks

Zach's Picks: Season Record: 81-59-2

Duke (-8) over Davidson- LOSS
VANDERBILT (-6) over Georgia Tech- WIN
LOUISVILLE (-12.5) over Miami (Ohio)- LOSS
KENTUCKY (+7.5) over North Carolina- LOSS
New Mexico (+8) over MISSISSIPPI- PUSH
Gonzaga (+4) over Connecticut- WIN
ST. JOE'S (-9) over Penn State- WIN
CLEMSON (-7.5) over South Carolina- WIN
Creighton (-2) over DREXEL- WIN
Washington (+3) over OKLAHOMA STATE- LOSS
Providence (+1) over Boston College- WIN
Central Florida (+3.5) over SOUTH FLORIDA- LOSS
SYRACUSE (-11.5) over Tulane- WIN
Wyoming (+9) over AKRON- LOSS
ST. MARY'S (-9.5) over Seton Hall- WIN
Ohio State (+5.5) over BUTLER- LOSS
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (-2.5) over Indiana- LOSS
UTEP (+4.5) over UNLV- LOSS
CALIFORNIA (-2) over Missouri- WIN

Brian's Picks: Season Record: 74-66-2

Duke (-8) over Davidson- LOSS
Georgia Tech (+6) over VANDERBILT- LOSS
Miami (Ohio) (+12.5) over LOUISVILLE- WIN
KENTUCKY (+7.5) over North Carolina- LOSS
New Mexico (+8) over MISSISSIPPI- PUSH
Connecticut (-4) over Gonzaga- LOSS
ST. JOE'S (-9) over Penn State- WIN
CLEMSON (-7.5) over South Carolina- WIN
Creighton (-2) over DREXEL- WIN
OKLAHOMA STATE (-3) over Washington- WIN
Providence (+1) over Boston College- WIN
Central Florida (+3.5) over SOUTH FLORIDA- LOSS
SYRACUSE (-11.5) over Tulane- WIN
Wyoming (+9) over AKRON- LOSS
Seton Hall (+9.5) over ST. MARY'S- LOSS
Ohio State (+5.5) over BUTLER- LOSS
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (-2.5) over Indiana- LOSS
UTEP (+4.5) over UNLV- LOSS
CALIFORNIA (-2) over Missouri- WIN