This Weekend In College Basketball

We had some great games going on, though it is doubtful too many were tuning in with all the football that was going on.
But, it is still better than hockey so that meant I was watching. Here's what you missed.

#1 Kansas took a dominant performance in the early part of their game against Michigan and rode it all the way to a fairly ugly win over the Wolverines. The Jayhawks were led by a career high from Marcus Morris with 23 points and Sherron Collins added 19. The Jayhawks were up by 21 at one point in the first half but went cold and started turning the ball over allowing Michigan to get back into the game. This was Kansas' 2nd real test of the season, with the other coming against Memphis in game #1. They passed the test on Saturday, but didn't look great doing it. They're clearly the early-on favorite this season, but the way Texas is playing any bad losses could catapault the Longhorns past the Jayhawks. BTW...those two will meet for the first time on February 8th and possibly again in the Big 12 Tournament.

The other big game on Saturday was #2 Texas against #10 North Carolina in the new Cowboys stadium. This game was mostly as advertised and a high-scoring affair. The 'Horns became the first team to cross the century mark against the 'Heels since Roy Williams has been their coach. Texas has looked very good against mostly weak competition this season, but had something to prove against the Tar Heels on Saturday. They looked every bit as impressive with their four top scorers of the game nearly matching the Tar Heels 90 total points. They were led by Damion James' 25 and 15 and Dexter Pittman's 23 and 15.
#12 Michigan State rolls into town on Tuesday to battle the Longhorns in another much-anticipated match-up. Stay tuned!

Also on Saturday #21 Butler edged Xavier by one point 69-68. And #6 West Virginia survived a scare against Cleveland State, 80-78. #7 Duke whooped up on #15 Gonzaga who is a joke of a top 15 team. Can we please put an end to Gonzaga and Butler in the top 25 for now? Are the writer's even watching these games, or just assuming these teams must be good based on recent tournament play. Either way, I've seen enough from those Bulldog squads.

Sunday was mostly dedicated to football, but #14 UConn managed to squeak past UCF 60-51, and #22 Georgia Tech was upset by Florida State 66-59 in OT.

Be back tomorrow with a look-see at the newest rankings. FYI, the University of Rhode Island Running Rams are #24 in the CBSsports.com's RPI rankings and have been garnering some votes in the AP poll.

-TomTom