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Name That Team | March 9, 2010 »

This team can be pigeon-holed under the sleeper category, but do not overlook them. Oh sure, with eight losses (six of them in their conference) it is easy to brush this team aside. But look a little deeper. They stand alone with a field-goal-percentage defense of 37.2…

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Name That Team | March 2, 2010 »

A team often takes on the personality of its coach. After three years, this team is starting to look like its leader. They enjoy shooting threes. They take over 20 a game. They have the attempts…

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Name That Team | February 23, 2010 »

They value possession of the ball. They rank in the top ten of turnovers and assist to turnover ratio. Before you get confused they rank in the top ten of turnovers is a positive thing. Not many teams have fewer turnovers per game than this team. Fewer turnovers means fewer easy baskets for opponents which means opposing teams score less. Thus, the high scoring margin.

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Name That Team | February 16, 2010 »

This team is looking to improve on their all-time record in the NCAA Tournament of six wins and seven losses. They have not earned a berth since 2004, but they are ranked in the top 20 defensively.

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Name That Team | February 9, 2010 »

This team made three Elite Eight appearances in the 90s and won 12 NCAA Tournament games in the decade, but they have not won a game in The Dance since 2001. By winning their conference tournament, they have qualified for the field of 65 the last two years.

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Name That Team | February 2, 2010 »

This team gets forgotten in their conference. With other schools from its league hovering near the top of the rankings, it is easy to overlook them. Nonetheless, they are hanging around in the top 25.

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Name That Team | January 26, 2010 »

Continuing a new series here on Pickin’ Splinters. This feature is designed to help readers get familiar with teams around the country. After considering all the facts, make your guess as to the team being described. Please try and not look up the answer.

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Name That Team | January 19,2010 »

With a strength of schedule currently ranked 15th in the country, this team’s raw statistics have taken a hit. Still, entering play in the West Coast Conference, the squad ranks 16th…

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