In a few hours, UCLA and Michigan will face off in the first semifinal of 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Bruins are ranked fourth in the nation in both the ESPN/Coaches and Associated Press polls, while Michigan is unranked.
UCLA is being touted for having the best recruiting class in the nation, lead by McDonald’s All-American Jrue Holiday.
But don’t let the youth fool you. The Bruins are also a solid veteran team led by Preseason All-American Darren Collison, Josh Shipp, James Keefe and Alfred Aboya.
UCLA reached the semis by defeating Prairie …read more

– Duke’s Kyle Singler scored 19 points for the second game in a row as Duke spanked Georgia Southern and advance on to play the winner of tonight’s Southern Illinois vs. Massachusetts matchup.
– Corperryale “Manny” Harris scored a career high 30 in Michigan’s laugher against Michigan Tech. Michigan will play Northeastern today at 8pm.

– DawgBlog says to watch out for the nice touch of Massachusetts big man Tony Gaffney.
– UCLA opens up their season against the mysterious Panthers of Prairie View A&M at 7pm Kevin’s time.
STAT of the DAY
Duke’s 6′4 freshman Elliot Williams managed to grab 11 rebounds in …read more