Here are the Top 10 greatest things about College Basketball:
- Buzzer Beaters
Those last second desperation shots for a chance at a win keep us all on the edge of our seats. Buzzer beaters and upsets are the most talked about among college basketball fans alike.
Check out this amazing buzzer beater:
- Dick Vitale
also known as
- "Dickie V"
- "Mr. College Basketball"
- "Duke Vitale"
- "Dookie V"
is an ESPN broadcaster known for his wired personality.
He broadcasts great games and rivalries, mainly in the ACC.
Vitale is a prominent Duke University basketball lover which explains why he was so pissed when his airtime was cut off during the Gonzaga vs Duke game.
Vitale's famous Catchphrases include:
- "Diaper Dandy" (an outstanding freshman)
- "PTPer" (a prime time performer)
- "Maalox Masher" (the end of a close game)
- "dipsy-doo dunkeroo slam-jam-bam, baby!" (an exciting slam dunk)
- "baby!" as in, "It's awesome baby!"
- The Selection Show
aka "Selection Sunday"
The NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Selection Show will take place on March 11.
This is the day we all wait for.
The day we see if our favorite mid-major or bubble team will get in.
65 teams are selected. 30 have automatic bids. Leaving the rest up to the selection committee.
- Underdogs and Mid-majors
These are teams like the old Gonzaga (before they were nationally known) and the new Butler.
These are the makings of Cinderella stories. The ones who somehow squeeze into the Sweet 16. The teams we all root for. Everybody loves an Underdog.
- March Madness
or the "Big Dance"
March madness refers to the excitement that the NCAA college basketball tournament creates.
With lots of competitive games going on, the race to the final four in March is a thrill ride for all. March can be an enjoyable, but sometimes stressful time for all fans.
- Rivalries
These are the games we love to see.
The games that will be on national television.
One of the greatest rivalries in college basketball is North Carolina vs Duke.
No matter how good each team is, anything can happen in a rivalry. This is usually where you will see alot of upsets.
- Upsets
They happen just about everyday in college basketball.
Some of the most notable recent upsets include:
The Gonzaga upset of #2 North Carolina,
UCLA's first loss of the season
and Missouri State's win over Wisconsin.
- Bobby Knight
aka "The General" (nickname given by Dick Vitale of course)
Current coach of Texas Tech University and formerly Indiana University
Bobby Knight has won more NCAA Division I men's basketball games than any other head coach.
He is one of NCAA's most controversial coaches, known for his behavior on the court (namely, throwing chairs onto the court).
Most famous quote: "I want them bury me upside down and my critics can kiss my ass"
- Cameron Crazies
The "Cameron Crazies" is the name given to the student section of Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium.
The typical "Cameron Crazy" wears blue and white, whether it clothes or body paint.
The Duke University Student section has earned a reputation as the "rowdiest, wittiest, best-organized college basketball fans in the land."
- The Final Four
The last four teams in the NCAA tournament.
The final countdown from the original 65. 
Also see 10 best things about College Football
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Best College Team Mascot
Butch T Cougar Selected as the winner of the Capital One Bowl 2006 Mascot Challenge.
Butch, mascot of the Washington State University Cougars was named college mascot of the year.
Known for leading the “Go Cougs” cheer, Butch went up against 12 other notable collegiate mascots who went through both a regular season and playoff type ending.
Butch beat Testudo, mascot of the University of Maryland in the final playoff match up.
The mascot playoff tradition began in 2002 with the inaugural All-America Mascot Team. Fans decide who wins by voting for their favorite at capitalonebowl.com. The winning mascot brings home $10,000 for their school.
Selected College mascots in the competition included:
- Air Force Academy’s The Bird
- Auburn University’s Aubie
- Georgia Tech’s Buzz
- North Carolina State’s Mr. Wuf
- Syracuse University’s Otto
- University of Kentucky’s Wildcat
- University of Maryland’s Testudo
- University of Oklahoma’s Sooner
- University of Tennessee’s Smokey
- University of Wisconsin’s Bucky Badger
- Western Kentucky University’s Big Red
Previous mascot winners have been University of Nebraska’s Herbie Husker and Monte the Grizzly of the University of Montana. |
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Starting in 2007, for the first time ever
Rawlings will recognize college baseball's greatest
defensive players with their own Gold Glove Awards.
The collegiate Gold Glove Awards will be
presented to NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, NAIA, and NJCAA, in partnership with the American Baseball Coaches Association.
College Baseball's Gold Glove Awards will go to nine players at each level. Winners will be
announced during each division's post-season tournaments.
"We are excited to be reaching out to college student
athletes and offering them the opportunity to receive the Gold Glove
Award, which for 50 years has been the greatest measurement of defensive
excellence in baseball," said Rawlings President and General Manager Robert
Parish. "This is something that never has been done before. We believe it's
time to recognize defensive excellence at all levels of the game."
Having a College Gold Glove award will be good for college baseball. It will help those players who are defensive gems get more publicity and proper recognition, where in the past only offensive stars were
the talk of sportscasters.
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Flordia owns the BCS
While it wasn’t the close game we wanted or expected, it’s over.
Florida upset the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes 41-14 and now finally get the respect they deserved.
Chris Leak was definitely in the zone.
The win should give Florida a stocked supply of blue chip recruits for the next few years.
Chris Leak, being a senior and playing his last game as a Gator leaves the QB duties to Tim Tebow, who is the future of Florida Gator Football.
Tim is a great Quarterback and played we’ll in situations as a freshman this year.
Look for Florida to dominate next year as well.
In case you missed the National Championship game, Fox Sports is providing the game via iTunes for a minimal fee.
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The Washington Huskies basketball team have been placed into ESPN’s Power 16. Grouped in with other college basketball greats such as UCLA, Florida and North Carolina.
This year’s huskies team has proved they can play without last years stars Brandon Roy and Nate Robinson.
With a quick and crafty Justin Dentmon, McDonald’s All American Spencer Hawes, and inside man Jon Brockman, Coach Romar has himself quite a contender this season.
The Huskies face the number 1 ranked UCLA Bruins on Sunday. UCLA was nearly upset by Washington State already this year.
The Pac 10 has three teams in the Power 16 and have had a great year so far as a whole.
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