Posts by Brett Koremenos

March 27, 2013
How an Emerging Andrew Bogut Could Be the Playoff Difference for the Warriors

After a brutal six-game losing streak in early February put their playoff hopes in doubt, the Golden State Warriors have fared much better lately. The team has won eight of its last 12 games with a sterling point differential of +5.8 — a mark that would equate to a 57-win campaign if it held up […]
March 25, 2013
Anatomy of an Upset: Florida Gulf Coast’s Run to the Sweet 16

Florida Gulf Coast University is the most exciting version of the Cinderella story there’s ever been. With two thrilling NCAA tournament upsets, and featuring a colorful cast of characters and a series of mind-bending alley-oops, we take a look at how the Eagles have fully captured our attention. The Who Andy Enfield The mystery surrounding […]
March 22, 2013
Anatomy of an Upset: How Harvard Took Down New Mexico

Oklahoma State and UNLV spent earlier parts of yesterday becoming the latest victims in the history of 12 seeds beating 5s, but the biggest upset of the night came amid a wave of blowouts during the last set of games from the opening day of the NCAA tournament. The trendy upset picks — Davidson (still […]
March 20, 2013
Solving the Real Problem With the NBA’s Tanking Epidemic

Amid the buzzer-beaters, heartbreak, and drama in the NCAA tournament, NBA teams are using college basketball’s biggest stage to fine-tune their evaluations of some of the league’s future stars. For someone like Ben McLemore of Kansas or Marcus Smart of Oklahoma State, a brilliant stretch in March will allow them to stake their claim as […]
March 15, 2013
How Wilson Chandler Lights the Denver Nuggets’ Fuse

Early in Denver’s game with Phoenix on March 11, as a deflection sent the ball into the hands of Denver’s Andre Iguodala, his teammate Wilson Chandler took off toward the opposite rim. As Iguodala moved the ball toward the center of the floor with a series of high, hard dribbles, forcing two retreating Phoenix defenders […]
March 8, 2013
Tayshaun Prince and the Grizzlies’ Stifling Defense

When Memphis acquired Tayshaun Prince in the blockbuster deal that sent Rudy Gay north of the border, there was very little excitement upon his arrival. The trade itself was largely about helping the Grizzlies’ financial situation for the future — not exactly the area where the average fan channels his or her excitement. Prince was […]
March 6, 2013
Finding the True Bright Spots in the Bucks’ Recent Success

It was just eight days ago that the Milwaukee Bucks were left for dead on the side of the NBA highway. Losers of three straight, the team clung to the final Eastern Conference playoff spot strictly by default. The trigger-happy duo of Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings had seemingly shot the team out of any […]
February 27, 2013
10 Seconds or Less: How a Change in Tempo Has Kept the Mavericks’ Offense Afloat

Early in the second quarter last night against Milwaukee, veteran backup Mike James slowly walked the ball up the court before getting his Dallas team into its offense. The possession’s first real action didn’t come until about 10 seconds in, a rip screen (angled back screen) by O.J. Mayo to bring Dirk Nowitzki to the […]
February 20, 2013
Seven NBA Role Players Who Could Help a Contender at the Trade Deadline

As Thursday’s NBA trade deadline inches closer, plenty of big names — from Dwight Howard to Josh Smith — are dominating the rumor mills. It’s easy to get caught stargazing, hoping against hope your team acquires an elite talent, but even though they lack the excitement of their higher-profile counterparts, a deal for one of […]
February 13, 2013
The Quietly Efficient Offense of David West

It’s hard to come up with an anecdote that encapsulates David West. It’s not because he isn’t worthy of one, though. It’s more that his yeoman-like approach rarely contains standout moments. His production from game to game has the consistency of a metronome and, unfortunately for West, the appeal of one, too. Consistency can be […]

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