Georgetown

 

Today, I’m previewing what should be a good matchup between a pair of teams ranked in the Top 25 of the polls, as #42 Memphis (5-1) travels to the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. to face #24 Georgetown (6-1). 

Finally, a weekend where college hoops won't have to share the spotlight with college football...outside of the Heisman ceremony Saturday night anyways. Football is still on everyone's minds, but in between your BCS bashing (I hear you Texas fans) this weekend, here's a few hoops games that deserve your attention.

 

Saturday, Dec. 13

12 p.m. ESPN #8 Tennessee at Temple

Joey Whelan will be checking in throughout the season with his Top 10 Prospects Report, a look at who is rising, falling, and dominating the game of college basketball:

Top 10 NBA Draft Prospects

1. Blake Griffin - Oklahoma (1 - last week)

It really says something when consecutive performances of 25 and 6 followed by 19 and 9 is considered a down week.

2. James Harden - Arizona State (2)

 

The big focus this weekend is on college football for many sports fans, with conference and national title implications hinging on a number of rivalry games.

But don't forget about hoops either. Here are a few games to keep an eye on while you're digging through those leftovers.

 

Saturday

7:30 p.m.        Pittsburgh vs. Washington State      HDNET

Georgetown

Gonzaga

Michigan State

Tennessee

Other (Maryland, Oklahoma St, Siena, Wichita St)

The 2008-09 Big East season should bring as much excitement as any.  Commonly regarded as the toughest conference in college basketball, it has the potential to put 9+ teams into the NCAA tournament come March.

 

At the backbone of a great team comes a great coach, and the Big East has plenty of great coaches.  But which coaches are the best?  Let's just say that a well-padded résumé is not enough to give a coach top honors in this conference.