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Bruce Pearl Gets 100th Win As Tennessee Wins By 75 Points
Bruce Pearl Gets 100th Win As Tennessee Wins By 75 Points
thehoopshaven.com — As part of ESPN’s recent 24 hour hoops marathon, Tennessee played UNC-Asheville , in what would turn out to be a record setting event for both the Volunteers and Coach Bruce Pearl . We all figured that this should be an easy matchup for Tennessee, which many feel will have a rebound ... (more) Bruce Pearl Gets 100th Win As Tennessee Wins By 75 Points
Knicks Nate Robinson Shoots at Wrong Basket
Knicks Nate Robinson Shoots at Wrong Basket
thehoopshaven.com — We all knew that the Knicks’ Nate Robinson was a little out there and this video is more evidence to support the cause as the 2 time NBA Dunk Champion shoots the ball into the wrong basket. The NJ Nets were taking on the NY Knicks in the battle of the NY Metro Area Titans, where both ... (more) Knicks Nate Robinson Shoots at Wrong Basket
Video of The Day: Josh Smith Tip In To Beat Rockets
Video of The Day: Josh Smith Tip In To Beat Rockets
thehoopshaven.com — Atlanta’s Josh Smith continued his impressive play as of late by tipping in a missed shot by Mike Bibby with 0.7 seconds remaining to give the Hawks their 7th straight win and maintain a hold on the league’s best record at 11-2. Smith who sat most of the 4th quarter mired in foul ... (more) Video of The Day: Josh Smith Tip In To Beat Rockets
Recruit Update: Tobias Harris(’10) Commits To Tennessee
Recruit Update: Tobias Harris(’10) Commits To Tennessee
thehoopshaven.com — At a press conference at ESPN Zone studios in Times Square, Top 10 forward recruit, Tobias Harris officially committed to play his college ball for Bruce Pearl and the Tennessee Volunteers . Harris chose the Vols over Syracuse, Louisville, Kentucky, Maryland, Georgia Tech , and Kansas. At ... (more) Recruit Update: Tobias Harris(’10) Commits To Tennessee
Friday Fantasy Forecast – Version 1
Friday Fantasy Forecast – Version 1
thehoopshaven.com — Watch Out For The Dukies Former Blue Devils Dahntay Jones and J.J.‭ ‬Redick should be on your radar.‭ ‬Jones has scored‭ ‬25‭ ‬points in‭ ‬2‭ ‬of the Pacers‭’ ‬last‭ ‬3‭ ‬games,‭ ‬getting major PT and earning‭ ‬6‭ ‬straight starts‭ (‬ 5‭ ‬of which resulted in wins‭ )‬.‭ ‬Here’s ... (more) Friday Fantasy Forecast – Version 1
Philly Big 5 Basketball Memories
Philly Big 5 Basketball Memories
thehoopshaven.com — We wore high top Converse and played on cement courts with chain linked baskets. On the playgrounds of Philly, we shared an obsession- THE BIG 5 . Our heroes were Hawks, Wildcats, Quakers, Explorers , and Owls . We often imitated and sometimes argued about the players and coaches, the ... (more) Philly Big 5 Basketball Memories
The Best HS Basketball In the Country Is Coming – Hoophall Classic
The Best HS Basketball In the Country Is Coming – Hoophall Classic
thehoopshaven.com — I am a high school basketball junkie.‭ ‬I‭’‬ve played in high school,‭ ‬been a head coach in two programs,‭ ‬and have followed the high school basketball scene since I watched my brother play when I was little.‭ ‬Now,‭ ‬I get to watch the best teams in the country play in one weekend where ... (more) The Best HS Basketball In the Country Is Coming – ...

Video of the Day: Ron Artest Throws Ariza’s Shoe During Game
Video of the Day: Ron Artest Throws Ariza’s Shoe During Game
thehoopshaven.com — Ron Artest never ceases to amaze me. You never know what he will do next. During a recent meeting between the Lakers and Rockets , Trevor Ariza had his foot stepped on, and lost his shoe. Always the jokester, Ron-Ron thought it would be funny to throw Ariza’s shoe off the court and ... (more) Video of the Day: Ron Artest Throws Ariza’s Shoe During Game
NCAA Big 12 Conference Preview
NCAA Big 12 Conference Preview
thehoopshaven.com — Last season, the Big 12 Conference was arguably the 2nd best conference behind the Big East with 7 teams making the NCAA Tournament field and with Baylor, making a deep run in the NIT. The Big 12 will again undoubtedly be among the top 2 conferences in the nation with Kansas and Texas being ... (more) NCAA Big 12 Conference Preview
Video Gems: Kobe Bryant Eastbay Dunk in HS
Video Gems: Kobe Bryant Eastbay Dunk in HS
thehoopshaven.com — Everyone loves a throwback video of some of the NBA’s best All-Time players. I found one of Kobe Bryant doing the Eastbay Dunk in a game, which arguably is JR Rider’s signature dunk in winning the ‘94 NBA Slam Dunk Contest . Only one year later, Kobe is taking the ball ... (more) Video Gems: Kobe Bryant Eastbay Dunk in HS
Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim Is Newest Member of 800 Win Club
Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim Is Newest Member of 800 Win Club
thehoopshaven.com — Coach Boeheim often gets overlooked by some of the other Hall of Fame coaches who have become legendary because of his somewhat laid-back style of coaching and because his Orangeman , under his watch, have only one NCAA Championship. He now will get mentioned in the same breath as Mike ... (more) Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim Is Newest Member of 800 Win Club
Video of the Day: Nowitzki Game Winner in OT
Video of the Day: Nowitzki Game Winner in OT
thehoopshaven.com — With the help of a friendly bounce from the visitors rim, Dirk Nowitzki hit a fade-away jumper as time ran out, to stun the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Dirk scored 7 of his game high 32 points in overtime as his Mavericks beat the upstart Milwaukee Bucks, 115-113 . The win spoiled a ... (more) Video of the Day: Nowitzki Game Winner in OT
Kentucky’s John Wall Hits Winning Buzzer Beater in First NCAA Game
Kentucky’s John Wall Hits Winning Buzzer Beater in First NCAA Game
thehoopshaven.com — Last season’s consensus #1 overall high school recruit , John Wall , wasted no time showing the collegiate world he is worth all the hype by sinking a game winning 18 foot jump shot to beat Miami(OH). Wall was forced to sit out Kentucky’s first 2 games because of amateur ... (more) Kentucky’s John Wall Hits Winning Buzzer Beater in First ...
NCAA Big East Preview
NCAA Big East Preview
thehoopshaven.com — After one of the most successful seasons in conference history which saw 5 teams in the Elite Eight and 2 teams in the Final Four, the Big East has emerged as the marquee conference in the nation. While they may not have as many elite level teams, the bottom of the conference is catching ... (more) NCAA Big East Preview
Rookie Brandon Jennings Scores Record 55 Points in Win Over Wariors
Rookie Brandon Jennings Scores Record 55 Points in Win Over Wariors
thehoopshaven.com — Brandon Jennings is playing with a chip on his shoulder. He’s out to prove all of his critics were wrong when he was criticized for skipping a collegiate career and playing in Europe before entering the NBA Draft. He already was doing just that before last night’s record ... (more) Rookie Brandon Jennings Scores Record 55 Points in Win ...
Video of the Day: Dwayne Wade Buzzer Beater to Beat the Nets
Video of the Day: Dwayne Wade Buzzer Beater to Beat the Nets
thehoopshaven.com — Dwayne Wade is having a good week. On Wednesday, he had quite possibly the best dunk of the year by serving up a facial on Cleveland’s Anderson Varejaeo that was so ferocious, that it sent the Brazilian into the base of the goalpost. Last night in a tight game, the Nets thought they ... (more) Video of the Day: Dwayne Wade Buzzer Beater to Beat the Nets
Recruit Update: Harrison Barnes(’10) to Play at UNC
Recruit Update: Harrison Barnes(’10) to Play at UNC
thehoopshaven.com — The North Carolina Tarheels got a commitment from the ESPN #1 ranked player, Harrison Barnes , further bolstering their already loaded 2010 recruiting class. In a news conference held on his HS campus( Ames HS in Iowa ), that was filled with numerous cameras and news crews, Barnes made his ... (more) Recruit Update: Harrison Barnes(’10) to Play at UNC
Hoops Haven NBA Power Rankings – Version 1
Hoops Haven NBA Power Rankings – Version 1
thehoopshaven.com — Every two weeks,‭ ‬we at the Haven,‭ ‬will rank the Top‭ ‬16‭ ‬Teams based on their performance during the weeks.‭ ‬This will be our first rankings of the young season. Previous rankings are inside (). Where does your team rank? 1) Boston 8-1 (3) – The Celtics are ... (more) Hoops Haven NBA Power Rankings – Version 1
Who Will You Vote For the 2010 NBA All Star Game in Dallas?
Who Will You Vote For the 2010 NBA All Star Game in Dallas?
thehoopshaven.com — You know the old saying that, “Everything is done big in Texas.” The NBA’s decision to hold the 2010 All-Star Game in the new Texas Stadium, which is home to the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys , is definitely doing things big. This week, the league opened up the voting ... (more) Who Will You Vote For the 2010 NBA All Star Game in Dallas?
Recruit Update: Josh Smith(’10) To Play for UCLA
Recruit Update: Josh Smith(’10) To Play for UCLA
thehoopshaven.com — While many of the elite level recruits wait until the official NCAA National Letter of Intent Day on Friday, one of 2010 class’s best big men, Josh Smith , decided to jump the gun and announce that he will play for Coach Howland at UCLA . Smith, who has intriguing potential at his ... (more) Recruit Update: Josh Smith(’10) To Play for UCLA
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