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Live-Blogging: 2025 NCAA MBK Regional Semifinals-South Region-Ole Miss Rebels vs. Michigan State Spartans

3/28/2025

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is a 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament South Regional Semifinal game. Between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Michigan State Spartans.

Ole Miss has entered the ‘Sweet 16’. It is only their 2nd time they played in the 2nd Weekend of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. This year, they face a program whose expected to be in the Regional Semifinals, Michigan State Spartans.

For the Spartans, they are back in the 2nd Weekend. They are looking to get a national championship run before Head Coach Tom Izzo retires.

Ole Miss is led by Sean Padulla in scoring and assists. While Dre Davis leads the Rebels in rebounding.

As for the Spartans, they are led by Jaden Akins in scoring. Michigan State is led by Jaxon Kohler in rebounding. While Jeremiah Fears, Junior leads the East Lansing-Based University in assists.

It is the Ole Miss Rebels and the Michigan State Spartans, in the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament-South Regional Semifinal game. The game will begin shortly.

Projected/Previous Starting Lineups:
#6: Ole Miss Rebels:
G: #3-Sean Pedulla
G: #5-Jaylen Murray
G: #11-Matthew Murrell
G: #14-Dre Davis
F: #0-Malik Dia

#2: Michigan State Spartans:
G: #1-Jeremy Fears, Junior
G: #3-Jaden Akins
G: #11-Jase Richardson
F: #0-Jaxon Kohler
C: #10-Szymon Zapala

Live-Blogging: Big Ten Men's Basketball-Penn State Nittany Lions at Iowa Hawkeyes 01/24/2025

1/24/2025

FS 1 TV Broadcast

Penn State Nittany Lions Game Notes

Iowa Hawkeyes Game Notes

Announcers: Chris Vosters, Nick Bahe

Game Location: Carver Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is a Big Ten Men’s Basketball game, between the Penn State Nittany Lions (13-6, 3-5 Big Ten) and the Iowa Hawkeyes (12-7, 3-5 Big Ten).

The Nittany Lions snapped a 4-game losing streak in New Jersey against Rutgers. That head to Iowa City, facing another bubble team in Iowa Hawkeyes.

For the Hawkeyes, they are on a 3-game losing streak. They are looking for a Quad 1 victory, as they are 0-5 in that portion of the NET Rankings.

Penn State is led by Ace Baldwin in points and assists. While Yanic Konan Niederhauser leads the Nittany Lions in assists.

As for the Hawkeyes, they are led by Owen Freeman in scoring and rebounding. While Brock Harding leads Iowa in assists.

It is the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Iowa Hawkeyes, coming up shortly.

Probable Starting Lineups:
Penn State Nittany Lions:
G: #1-Ace Baldwin, Junior
G: #3-Nick Kern, Junior
G: #4-Freddie Dilione, V
F: #14-Yanic Konan Niederhauser
F: #24-Zach Hicks

Iowa Hawkeyes:
G: #2-Brock Harding
G: #3-Drew Thelwell
G: #4 Josh Dix
F: #20-Payton Sandfort
F: #32-Owen Freeman

Shish’s Brackets 01/23/2025

1/23/2025

Apparently, Linardi & Palm like Alabama as a #1 seed. While DeCourcy has Tennessee as that #1 Seed. I do agree with them about Duke, Auburn, and Iowa State being #1 seeds. But that 4th #1 seed, does it have to come from the SEC?

Also, how are they getting Omaha as the automatic bid from the Summit League, when St. Thomas (MN) has a higher NET Ranking and is tied with Omaha?

Live-Blogging: Colgate Raiders at Kentucky Wildcats 12/11/2024

12/11/2024

ESPN 2 TV Broadcast

Colgate Raiders Game Notes

Kentucky Wildcats Game Notes

Announcers: Tom Hart, Dane Bradshaw

Game Location: Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is an NCAA Men’s Basketball game, between the Patriot League’s Colgate Raiders (2-8) and the SEC’s Kentucky Wildcats (8-1).

The 8-Time National Champion Kentucky Wildcats invited Colgate for a home game, because the Raiders have won 5 out of the last 6 Patriot League (Notable MBB Programs: Army, Navy) Championships and is that conference’s automatic qualifying program in the NCAA Men’s Basketball.

This year, the Raiders are struggling in their non-conference portion of their schedule. This game is time for them to start finding their ‘A’ game. It may not be able to defeat the Wildcats. But they could be able to cover the (+32) against the Wildcats.

For Kentucky, they are playing outstandingly. They defeated Duke but lost to Clemson. This could be a trap game, as they have a home game vs. Louisville, later in the week.

It is the Colgate Raiders and the Kentucky Wildcats, coming up shortly.

Starting Lineups:
Colgate Raiders:
G: #3-Jalen Cox
G: #5-Nicolas Louis-Jacques
G: #1-Brady Cummins
F: #25-Parker Jones
C: #33-Sam Wright

Kentucky Wildcats:
G: #00-Otega Oweh
G: #2-Jaxson Robinson
G: #77-Kerr Kriisa
F: #7-Andrew Carr
C: #22-Amari Williams

Live-Blogging Men’s Basketball: Gonzaga Bulldogs at San Diego State Aztecs 11/18/2024

11/18/2024

CBS Sports Network TV Broadcast

Gonzaga Bulldogs Game Notes

San Diego State Aztecs Game Notes

Announcers: Rich Waltz, Dan Dickau

Game Location: Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is a NCAA Men’s Basketball game, between the Gonzaga Bulldogs (3-0) and the San Diego State Aztecs (2-0).

These two programs have found their way to the National Championship Game in the last decade. Gonzaga in 2017 & 2021 and San Diego State in 2023. If Mid-Majors had blue-blood these would be the programs.

The Zags are looking for their 27th West Coast Conference Title. For that to happen, they need production from Senior Guard Ryan Nembhard (10.7 PPG, 10.0 APG) and Khalif Battle (17.3 PPG).

For the Aztecs, they are going to need scoring from someone other than Miles Byrd (20.0 PPG).

It is the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the San Diego Aztecs, coming up shortly.

Probable Starting Lineups:
Gonzaga Bulldogs:
G: #0-Ryan Nembhard
G: #99-Khalif Battle
G: #11-Nolan Hickman
G: #1-Michael Ajayi
F: #13-Graham Ike

San Diego State Aztecs:
G: #2-Nick Boyd
G: #10-BJ Davis
G: #21-Miles Byrd
F: #0-Magoon Gwath
F: #31-Jared Coleman-Jones

Live-Blogging: 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament-Round of 64-Grand Canyon Lopes vs. St. Mary’s (CA) Gaels

3/22/2024

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is a 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament game, in the West Region. As the Grand Canyon Lopes of the Western Athletic Conference, taking on the Gaels of St. Mary’s College of California.

The Lopes have become a perennial favorite in the WAC. They won their conference tournament championship, by getting to the free throw line. They will need to get to the line against Bay Area's St. Mary's College.

For the Gaels, they are happy to win the West Coast Conference's regular season and tournament. Now, they need to make a deep run, if they want to be on the same level with their conference rival Gonzaga Bulldogs. But they have to get past the

It is the Grand Canyon Lopes taking on the St. Mary’s College of California Gaels, in the West Region of the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The game will begin shortly.

Possible Starting Lineups:
Grand Canyon Lopes:
G: #7-Tyon Grant-Foster
G: #8-Collin Moore
G: #0-Ray Harrison
F: #30-Gabe McGolthan
F: #24-Duke Brennan

St. Mary’s (CA) Gaels:
G: #44-Alex Ducas
G: #20-Aidan Mahaney
G: #3-Augustas Marciulionis
F: #25-Mason Forbes
C: #11-Mitchell Saxen

Live-Blogging: Mountain West Men’s Basketball-Boise State Broncos at San Diego State Aztecs 03/08/2024

3/8/2024

FS 1 TV Broadcast

Boise State Broncos Game Notes

San Diego State Aztecs Game Notes

Announcers: Trent Rush, Terrence Oglesby

Game Location: Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is a Mountain West battle, between The Boise State Broncos (21-9, 12-5 MW) and the San Diego State Aztecs (22-8, 11-6 MW).

So, here are the scenarios:

Boise State wins + Utah State loses=Boise State gets the #1 Seed in Next Week’s Mountain West Tournament.

San Diego State loses +New Mexico wins=San Diego State gets the #6 Seed in Next Week’s Tournament (1st game will be played on Wednesday).

The pressure is on the Aztecs, who will be playing on their Senior Day. If the above result occurs, the Defending National Runners-Up will have to play 4 straight nights, in order to win the Tournament.

For the Broncos, they would like to bring a regular season championship back to Boise.

It is the Boise State Broncos and San Diego State Aztecs, coming up shortly.

Possible Starting Lineups:
Boise State Broncos:
G: #12-Max Rice
G: #0-Roddie Anderson, III
F: #1-O'Mar Stanley
F: #11-Chibuzo Agbo
F: #2-Tyson Degenhart

San Diego State Aztecs:
G: #5-Lamont Butler
G: #12-Darrion Trammell
F: #3-Micah Parrish
F: #4-Jay Pal
F: #13-Jaedon LeDee

Live-Blogging: ACC Men’s Basketball-Miami (FL) Hurricanes at North Carolina Tar Heels 02/26/2024

2/26/2024

ESPN TV Broadcast

Miami (FL) Hurricanes Game Notes

North Carolina Tar Heels Game Notes

Announcers: Dave O’Brien, Cory Alexander, Angel Gray

Game Location: Roy Williams Court at Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is an ACC Men’s Basketball game, between the Miami (FL) Hurricanes (15-13, 6-11 ACC) and North Carolina Tar Heels (21-6, 13-3 ACC).

Hurricanes are a year removed from making it to the Final Four. However, this season they are not playing like a Final Four Team. They dropped 6 games and need to run the table, in order to make it back to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Meanwhile, the Tar Heels are on a 3-game homestand. They are inching closer to an ACC Regular Season Crown.

It is the Miami (FL) Hurricanes and the North Carolina Tar Heels, coming up shortly.

Previous Starting Lineups:
Miami (FL) Hurricanes:
G: #0-Matthew Cleveland
G: #4-Bensley Joseph
G: #5-Wooga Poplar
G: #7-Kyshawn George
F: #15-Norchad Omier

North Carolina Tar Heels:
G: #2-Elliot Cadeau
G: #3-Cormac Ryan
G: #4-R.J. Davis
F: #55-Harrison Ingram
F/C: #5-Armando Bacot

Live-Blogging: Big 12 Men’s Basketball-Iowa State Cyclones at Houston Cougars 02/19/2024

2/19/2024

ESPN TV Broadcast

Iowa State Cyclones Game Notes

Houston Cougars Game Notes

Announcers: Jon Sciambi, Fran Fraschilla, Kris Budden

Game Location: Fertitta Center, Houston, TX

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is a Big XII battle for first place, as Iowa State Cyclones (20-5, 9-3 Big 12) and the Houston Cougars (22-3, 9-3 Big 12).

Tonight’s game features the two teams on top of the Big XII. They are also in the Top 10 of the NET Rankings (Iowa State #8; Houston #1). So, a lot at stake for these two programs.

Iowa State is led by Keshon Gilbert in scoring. While Tre King leads the Cyclones in rebounds. And Tamin Lipsey leads the Ames-Based University in assists.

For the Cougars, they are led by L.J. Cryer in scoring. J’Wan Roberts leads Houston in rebounding. While Jamal Shead is Houston’s leading assists.
It is the Iowa State Cyclones and the Houston Cougars, coming up shortly.

Previous Starting Lineups:
Iowa State Cyclones:
G: #3-Tamin Lipsey
G: #10-Keshon Gilbert
F: #0-Tre King
F: #12-Robert Jones
F: #22-Milan Momcilovic

Houston Cougars:
G: #4-L.J. Cryer
G: #1-Jamal Shead
G: #21-Emanuel Sharp
F: #13-J’Wan Roberts
F: #5-Ja’Vier Francis

Live-Blogging: Big 12 Men’s Basketball-Kansas Jayhawks at Texas Tech Red Raiders 02/12/2024

2/12/2024

ESPN TV Broadcast

Kansas Jayhawks Game Notes

Texas Tech Red Raiders Game Notes

Announcers: Jon Sciambi, Fran Fraschilla, Kris Budden
Game Location: United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, TX

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Basketball’. Tonight, it is a Big XII Men's Basketball game, between the Kansas Jayhawks (19-5, 7-4 Big 12) and the Texas Tech Red Raiders (17-6, 6-4 Big 12).

Jayhawks are coming off a victory over Baylor. Now they are looking to beat another Texas Program.

For the Red Raiders, they defeated Central Florida. And now they have the Blue Blood Kansas coming into their house.
It is the Kansas Jayhawks and the Texas Tech Red Raiders, coming up shortly.

Possible Starting Lineups:
Kansas Jayhawks:
G: #3-Dajaun Harris, Jr.
G: #10-Johnny Furphy
G: #25-Nicolas Timberlake
F: #24-KJ Adams, Jr.
C: #1-Hunter Dickinson

Texas Tech Red Raiders:
G: #6-Joe Toussaint
G: #24-Kerwin Walton
G: #2-Pop Isaacs
F: #5-Darrion Williams
F: #22-Warren Washington