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Last one, thank god. And it's ...
ah. These guys. Michigan and their coach Musty Day!
#cbb
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ah. These guys. Michigan and their coach Musty Day!
#cbb
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B1G Basketball Preview 2026: Michigan Wolverines
Auburn North is a basketball school now
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November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Last one, thank god. And it's ...
ah. These guys. Michigan and their coach Musty Day!
#cbb
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ah. These guys. Michigan and their coach Musty Day!
#cbb
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Another straggler to catch up with, unless I've totally lost count.
NEBRASKETBALL! And the return of Rienk Mast!
#cbb
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NEBRASKETBALL! And the return of Rienk Mast!
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2026 B1G Basketball Previews: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Rienk Mast is back and everyone should be excited about that
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November 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Another straggler to catch up with, unless I've totally lost count.
NEBRASKETBALL! And the return of Rienk Mast!
#cbb
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NEBRASKETBALL! And the return of Rienk Mast!
#cbb
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Huh. This should be the last post, but I'm missing a few schools. How did I lose track?
BACK IT UP
Penn State, what's going on in Year Three of Mike Rhoades/Tim Robinson from I Think You Should Leave?
#cbb
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BACK IT UP
Penn State, what's going on in Year Three of Mike Rhoades/Tim Robinson from I Think You Should Leave?
#cbb
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B1G Basketball Preview 2026: Penn State
We're all trying to find the guy who did this!
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November 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Huh. This should be the last post, but I'm missing a few schools. How did I lose track?
BACK IT UP
Penn State, what's going on in Year Three of Mike Rhoades/Tim Robinson from I Think You Should Leave?
#cbb
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BACK IT UP
Penn State, what's going on in Year Three of Mike Rhoades/Tim Robinson from I Think You Should Leave?
#cbb
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Year 21 of Matt Painter's tenure in West Lafayette and he's got another stacked roster. What should we expect from Purdue this year?
#cbb
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B1G Basketball Previews: Purdue Boilermakers
I am a Boiler and That's OK, I Sleep All Night and I Work All Day
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November 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Year 21 of Matt Painter's tenure in West Lafayette and he's got another stacked roster. What should we expect from Purdue this year?
#cbb
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Onward down the number line! Just a few teams left to preview. This time, my beloved Illinois-on-the-Danube!
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B1G Basketball Previews 2026: Illinois Fighting Illini
Sarajevo-Urbana, Illinois
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November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Onward down the number line! Just a few teams left to preview. This time, my beloved Illinois-on-the-Danube!
#cbb
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ANOTHER ONE.
Oh, Mick. You always look so happy. UCLA, what's good?
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Oh, Mick. You always look so happy. UCLA, what's good?
#cbb
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B1G Basketball Previews: UCLA Bruins
I AM HAPPY THIS IS MY HAPPY LOOK
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November 7, 2025 at 4:21 AM
ANOTHER ONE.
Oh, Mick. You always look so happy. UCLA, what's good?
#cbb
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Oh, Mick. You always look so happy. UCLA, what's good?
#cbb
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It just keeps rolling. On to THE Ohio State University Buckeyes!
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B1G Basketball Previews 2026: THE Ohio State Buckeyes
Last Year
New coach, same result. After canning Chris Holtmann and hiring his assistant Jon Jake Diebler, the Buckeyes turned in a Groundhog Day style season. An opening win over Texas turned up hope...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
It just keeps rolling. On to THE Ohio State University Buckeyes!
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The MEGATHREAD continues! Next up, the perennial favorite, your Michigan State Spartans! And yes, that's Izzo in KISS makeup.
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B1G Basketball Previews 2026: Michigan State Spartans
I'm 70, I can wear whatever I want.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The MEGATHREAD continues! Next up, the perennial favorite, your Michigan State Spartans! And yes, that's Izzo in KISS makeup.
#cbb
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Next up, a preview of another West Coast newbie! We've got USC and Eric "Muscles Man" Musselman.
Do not blame me for the photo. Those responsible have been sacked.
#cbb
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Do not blame me for the photo. Those responsible have been sacked.
#cbb
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B1G Basketball Previews 2026: USC Trojans
Muscles, Man.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Next up, a preview of another West Coast newbie! We've got USC and Eric "Muscles Man" Musselman.
Do not blame me for the photo. Those responsible have been sacked.
#cbb
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Do not blame me for the photo. Those responsible have been sacked.
#cbb
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How many teams are in this goddamn league?!
Wisconsin Badgers, come on down for your preseasonish preview!
#cbb
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Wisconsin Badgers, come on down for your preseasonish preview!
#cbb
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B1G Basketball Previews 2026: Wisconsin Badgers
Guess who's back? Back Again. Guess who's back? Ouch my groin!
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November 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM
How many teams are in this goddamn league?!
Wisconsin Badgers, come on down for your preseasonish preview!
#cbb
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Wisconsin Badgers, come on down for your preseasonish preview!
#cbb
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Continuing with our B1G basketball previews! We've got another team with a new coach, this time the Indiana Hoosiers!
#cbb
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B1G Basketball Previews: Indiana Hoosiers
You look tall enough to play in the Big Ten. Come start for us
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November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Continuing with our B1G basketball previews! We've got another team with a new coach, this time the Indiana Hoosiers!
#cbb
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#cbb
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B1G Basketball Previews: Iowa Hawkeyes
The Fran McCaffery era ended with a dud.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Onward across the B1G landscape from coast to coast.
Maryland! What's going on this year? #cbb
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Maryland! What's going on this year? #cbb
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Big Ten Basketball Previews 2026: Maryland
Last Season
A return to great basketball for the Terps last season. Inspired by Superfrosh Derik Queen and a dominant defense, Maryland finished the regular season 24-7 and tied for second in the con...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Onward across the B1G landscape from coast to coast.
Maryland! What's going on this year? #cbb
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Maryland! What's going on this year? #cbb
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we'll keep workshopping titles!
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
we'll keep workshopping titles!
Northwestern Wildcats, come on down! The Detective Nicky Martinelli returns for one more case. #cbb
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B1G Basketball Previews 2026: Northwestern
The Detective returns, taking on small time crooks, the federal government, opposing coaches, and inferior fast food restaurants.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Northwestern Wildcats, come on down! The Detective Nicky Martinelli returns for one more case. #cbb
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Next up, the Minnesota Golden Gophers! Now with a brand-new coach! #cbb
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B1G Basketball Previews 2026: Minnesota Gophers
As it turns out, Dawson Garcia isn't enough to drag a team to the postseason.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Next up, the Minnesota Golden Gophers! Now with a brand-new coach! #cbb
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