Tackling the biggest issues in sports from sports media students at Seton Hall
Besides actually watching the NCAA’s March Madness, a large aspect to the tournament is creating brackets. People all around the nation, of all ages, create brackets to see if they can be the one out of millions of others to predict the outcomes of the upcoming games. As of right now, in the 2019 tournament,…
The opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament can produce some unforgettable moments, devastating heartbreak, and lifelong memories. Check out some of the scenes from Jacksonville, one of the regional sites, over the past weekend as 68 teams battle for the national championship. TUESDAY, MARCH 19 Before the players could hit the floor running, the teams…
Now that the beloved March Madness tournament is in full swing, audiences have been treated to a wide array of slam dunks, buzzer beaters, and deep threes- but what do fans do when they’re not courtside? Being selected as a host city for the NCAA Tournament is an honor for most cities, but not an…
By Meagan Gonzalez The NBA draft has been up for much discussion this season as people feel the age of the draft is due for a change. Since the 2006 draft, the rules have been as follows: all drafted players must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft. To…
Seton Hall fans did not expect the season that the Pirates gave them: finishing 3rd in the Big East, a 20 win season, the runner-up in the Big East Tournament, and two players on the All-Tournament Team. As Myles Powell puts it, “No one expected us to be here.” Seton Hall has taken an unlikely…
Contracts between brands and athletes have been a staple in professional athletics as long as there have been stars to promote. Branded footwear truly took off when Michael Jordan came into the picture. A contract between Jordan and Nike signed before Jordan’s rookie season in 1984 began a rich and industry-changing move that defines the…
When an athlete suffers an injury, many only think of the physical toll it takes on their body. However, it is often forgotten that injuries also have an affect mentally. One of the most essential things to understand about an injured athlete is that they have several emotional responses to realizing they will not be…
College Basketball is trending a certain direction. The power conferences are moving away from playing high level mid-major schools, and toward a 20 game conference schedule. The selection committee rather have a mediocre ACC team in the NCAA Tournament than a regular season champion from Conference-USA. This leads to a system that is benefiting the…
It all happened in a two-hour span that will seem like a blur, from the ball going up for the opening tip, to the colorful confetti falling down at the final whistle. Big East fans had known about Villanova sixth-man extraordinaire Donte DiVincenzo for at least a season, but the overwhelming majority of the American…
The NBA Draft is in two months and the draft season is already getting started. This year’s draft has many potential stars, but there are still many question marks regarding each prospect. We will look into the predictions for the top 10 of this year’s draft. Phoenix Suns- Deandre Ayton Center / 7-1 /…