The Links: Rochester native Walker Russell Jr. gets traded and Central Michigan is the MAC’s biggest surprise

December 30, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state. Slow posting will continue on BallinMichigan until after the holiday this week, then we’ll return to a more normal schedule. The [...]

The Links: Benton Harbor native is one of the greatest 76ers of all-time and is Trey Burke the best in the country?

December 23, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state. Slow posting will continue on BallinMichigan until after the holiday this week, then we’ll return to a more normal schedule. Numbers [...]

Weekly Awards: Michigan’s Trey Burke, Central Michigan’s Kyle Randall, Madonna’s Bobby Naubert pick up awards

December 18, 2012 in Division I, NAIA

By Patrick Hayes Three college basketball players in Michigan this week won player of the week honors in their respective leagues. Michigan‘s Trey Burke won the award in the Big [...]

NCAA Division I Basketball Rankings: Michigan, Michigan State rankings remain the same

December 15, 2012 in Division I, Rankings

Each Saturday, look for posts showing national rankings for each level of college basketball in Michigan. RANK SCHOOL (FIRST-PLACE VOTES) RECORD POINTS PREVIOUS 1 Indiana (44) 9-0 1580 1 2 [...]

Video: Michiganders Glen Rice, Steve Smith reflect on time with the Miami Heat

December 12, 2012 in Professional

By Patrick Hayes It’s easy to forget where the Miami Heat started considering their star-studded last few years that have included players like Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and [...]

BallinMichigan College Power Rankings, Week 4

December 12, 2012 in Division I, Division II, Division III, JUCO, NAIA, Power Rankings

Our weekly Division I, II, III, NAIA and JUCO power rankings, which run every Wednesday. By Patrick Hayes It’s still a little bit early for any team to be running away [...]

Magic Johnson, Mateen Cleaves, Glen Rice, Shane Battier among NCAA’s top 75 players in March Madness history

December 11, 2012 in Division I

By Patrick Hayes As part of its celebration of 75 years of March Madness this year, the NCAA released a list of its top 75 players in March Madness history [...]

The Links: LaDontae Henton has a big game for Providence and a family bond at Grand Valley State

December 9, 2012 in Roundup

Our Sunday roundup of news from around the state, a day late this week because of the holiday weekend. The format for the state high school boys basketball finals will [...]

NCAA Division I Basketball Rankings: Michigan third, Michigan State 19th

December 8, 2012 in Division I, Rankings

Each Saturday, look for posts showing national rankings for each level of college basketball in Michigan. RANK SCHOOL (FIRST-PLACE VOTES) RECORD POINTS PREVIOUS 1 Indiana (45) 8-0 1,605 1 2 [...]

2012-13 Detroit high school basketball preview

December 7, 2012 in High School

In our college basketball previews last month, we were able to take a close-up look at every college team in the state. Obviously, with mainly a staff of one right now, [...]