By Paul M. Banks Founder/President of The Sports Bank.net, Michigan State entered this past season ranked #2 in the AP poll. They had their struggles in midseason, but played up to the hype when it counted in March. Without top player Kalin Lucas, the Spartans still finished just one HORRIBLE non-call away from playing in [...]

By Paul M. Banks is Founder/President of The Sports Bank.net, INDIANAPOLIS- Remember back to 1999, a time when Ricky Martin and really annoying “boy bands” were oppressively popular? Back then Michigan St. had a star point guard who had a monster junior season in leading his team to the Final Four. Mateen Cleaves, remember him? [...]

By Paul M. Banks Founder/President of The Sports Bank.net When Kalin Lucas went down, Michigan St. lost their best player and floor general. His replacement Korie Lucious, a 5-10 sophomore point guard from Milwaukee, did an admirable job in his place.

By Paul M. Banks and Jeff Ghiringhelli, The Sports Bank.net By now you all know that Michigan State’s Kalin Lucas will be out for the remainder of the tournament with a ruptured achilles tendon. Rehabilitation will last 4-6 months, but head coach Tom Izzo is confident that he will make a full recovery and be [...]

The Bulls lost a ridiculous game to the Miami Heat last night.  D-Wade won it with a steal and a runner three.  That’s my favorite shot!  [ESPN] The Big Ten handed out its postseason awards last night.  Travis Walton beat out Chester Frazier for Defensive Player of the Year.  Travesty!  Some Illini got recognition though.  [...]