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There is more than three months for the 2010-11 NCAA College Basketball season, although College Basketball betting fans can at least start planning their Monday nights.

The season slate has been unveiled by ESPN and the Big 12 Conference, called ESPN’s Big Monday Presented by Bud Light. It is chalk full of Big 12 men’s college basketball action.

On Monday, January 17, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when Kansas will be at Baylor at 9:30 p.m and Kansas State will be at Missouri at 5:30 p.m. With Baylor and Kansas State advancing to the Elite Eight, all four teams participated in the 2010 men’s NCAA Tournament.

A popular weekly series will feature a doubleheader with the BIG EAST Conference, with NCAA Basketball betting fans. Every Monday during conference play at 9 pm, from January 24 to February 28, the ESPN Big Monday games will then air and highlight the nation’s top teams in action.

Some other top matchups include: with a game at Kansas State January 24, Baylor will follow its Martin Luther King Jr. Day appearance. Last year in Waco, Baylor defeated Kansas State 76-74.

On February 14, Kansas will visit intrastate rival Kansas State in a continuation of the longest-running series between two conference squads.

On February 21, Oklahoma State will visit Kansas. With an 85-77 victory, Kansas was handed its only regular-season Big 12 loss last season from Oklahoma State.

For NCAA college coaches, the NCAA July evaluation period is a critical time. As the coaches in order to catch a glimpse of the next recruit jump from basketball camp to basketball camp that could keep their team at an elite level or could possibly turn their program into a contender, the month of July is a big month for coaches .

There will be plenty of college coaches in the immediate vicinity wherever Michael Gilchrist, the small forward of Elizabeth, N.J. is playing and he is widely regarded as the prize of this year’s recruiting class. In coming season, he is also tipped to be a NCAA basketball odds favortite. Austin Rivers, the small guard, is another prospect that is challenging Gilchrist for top billing. By many of the NCAA coaches, Rivers is highly regarded and he plays for the United States under 18 national team. For the July evaluation period which extends from July 6-15 and 22-31, most coaches will be in Las Vegas .

For NCAA College coaches, the July evaluation period actually has made the summer months more enjoyable. Now that the recruiting period has been condensed their activity into one intense month of wooing prospects and making inroads with their coaches and limited to only the July evaluation period, so they can be tipped off when the next NCAA quality player is featured.

Las Vegas which include the best prospects in the nation, is the central hub of activity for summer leagues and the largest summer tournaments. The best ones are located in Las Vegas even though there are other locations featuring major tournaments and camps.

Following the NBA finals is almost immediate NBA draft. Of the top five picks in the 2010 NBA draft, here is a quick evaluation.

1. John Wall – PG (Washington Wizards) – Online sports betting star and the number one player and online sports betting star, selected is out of Kentucky. He’s 6’4 196 lb, and he is considered a franchise player. For the Washington Wizards, he will start right away. He has tremendous quickness, overall speed and he will definitely be a force to deal with.

2. Evan Turner SG (Philadelphia 76ers) – From Ohio State, Turner selected number two, 6’7 214 lb, and a player that can do just about anything you ask him to on the basketball court. You probably won’t see him with a bunch of slam dunking highlights, but he is a great asset in the backcourt, and likely a fixture there for a good while.

3. Derrick Favors PF (New Jersey Nets) – From Georgia Tec is the number three selection. In 2010 NBA draft, the 6’10 245 lb Favor’s is the youngest of the top five players. He should easy get up, and down the court without any problems. From put backs and getting dunks, most of his scoring will most likely come. There is room for his offensive game to improve.

4. Wesley Johnson SF (Minnesota Timberwolves) – With a 7’0 wingspan, At number four, is 6’7 206 lb from Syracus. Wesley will see plenty of action on the court in 2010, because of the Timberwolves only winning only 15 games last season. There is a really good chance that he will become one of the top defenders in the NBA.

5. DeMarcus Cousins PF-C (Sacramento Kings) – At number five is another Kentucky product, he is 6’11, 292 lb DeMarcus Cousins. Due to his ability to hit shots, and great rebounding ability, there is a high probability that he will turn into an elite player. There have been some questions about his work ethic, but that will have to play out over the course of the next several seasons to make a decision on that.

In the 2010 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings own the rights to the 5th pick. The Kings traded one of their top players in Kevin Martin and they are off a season. They have added a few other decent players, but they still have some work to do.

In a deal with the sports betting favorite, Philadelphia 76ers, the Kings recently added Samuel Dalembert to their team. Kings recently added Samuel Dalembert to their team and Andres Nocioni, a secondary scoring option, in adding Dalembert.

It could be, to make room for the newest player that Kings are planning to draft, although it is unclear why the Kings wanted Dalembert so badly. DeMarcus Cousins could be this player. Cousins is dropping down on the draft boards as there are question marks surrounding his durability and effort in getting into shape.

For the Kings, Cousins would be a scoring option, but would probably play power forward rather than his advertised “center” position. Dalembert is not much of a scoring option, although it is a defensive force. The hopes for the Kings would be that they would not clog up the lane for each other and Tyreke Evans if they played together.

With several solid options, the addition of Cousins would leave the Kings. For the Kings last season and Tyreke, Carl Landry played well. Evans averaged 20 points, 5 rebounds and nearly 6 assists in his rookie season. The Kings could be ready to step in and make some noise next season, if Cousins pans out. The Western Conference is strong, but they will have young talent leading the way.

In the 2010 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers own the privileges to the 2nd pick. The Philadelphia 76ers do have some talent on their roster, although they are coming off of a disappointing season. They really have the opportunity to add a solid player in this year’s draft.

Out of Ohio State, the obvious pick here in most people’s minds would be Evan Turner. In the draft, Turner may be the most NBA ready player. He is not only already prepared to take on the rigors of the NBA season, but he also has room to grow in his game. Turner can put the ball into the hoop and he is 6 foot 7 shooting guard. Unlike John Wall, he was not surrounded by a team full of potential lottery picks. Behind his own leadership throughout his stay at Ohio State, he was able to lead his team to victory.

The question is if the Philadelphia 76ers will take Evan Turner and will do the seemingly obvious thing. This draft is considered by many experts to be a “two player” draft. This is referring to the fact that there are only 2 top flight or “sure thing” prospects.

Samuel Dalembert was recently traded by the Philadelphia 76ers, making some believe that they would like to take a big man with their first pick. Their logical choice would be Derrick Favors, if they took a big man. Doug Collins, the new coach for the Philadelphia 76ers is rumored to favor Derrick Favors. The 76ers could be taking the risk of passing up on an All-Star caliber player, if they made this choice.

The New Jersey Nets are coming off of a historically bad season. They need whatever they can get after this season to bounce back from their struggles.

Despite their poor record, it seems that the team will have a sufficient amount of talent to compete if they add a top prospect. Their new owner, a Russian billionaire, also seems dedicated to making the changes necessary to bring the Nets towards the top of the league.

Currently online sportsbook favorites, the Nets have two major pieces of the puzzle fit into their team. Those team pieces are at the point guard and center positions. Their point guard, Devin Harris, is an All-Star caliber player but he did not come through last season. He did not show the ability to break down defenses like he had in years past. It is difficult to see if this was because of a poor game plan, or if his talent level is slipping. Brook Lopez was a force underneath for the Nets. He averaged nearly 18 points and 9 rebounds a game last year.

These two players could benefit greatly by the addition of Evan Turner if the Philadelphia 76ers allow him to slip. If not, it seems that Derrick Favors, the power forward out of Georgia Tech, will be the choice for the New Jersey Nets at the 3rd spot.

The Nets have got to be crossing their fingers as the Philadelphia 76ers are rumored to favor Favors in many ways. Some experts consider this to be a “two player draft” and if they can get Evan Turner at the 3rd pick, they will be the big winners of the draft.

On Tuesday, June 15th, the Boston Celtics traveled to Los Angeles for Game 6 of the 2010 NBA Finals. Boston came in to the Staples Center riding a huge wave of momentum, having won two games in a row over the Lakers. Unfortunately for the Celtics, that wave of momentum came crashing down around them on Tuesday night, as the Lakers crushed them 89-67.

Boston was sluggish on offense and horrendous on defense. Boston’s bad luck was made even more clear when their starting center, Kendrick Perkins, went out with a sprained right knee. Ray Allen scored 19 for Boston and Kevin Garnett had a solid game too, scoring 12 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. Paul Pierce scored 13 points but also had 5 turnovers.

The Lakers managed to stifle Rajon Rondo in Game 6, holding him to 10 points and only 6 assists. Kobe Bryant was spectacular, scoring 26 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Pau Gasol was also back in top form, scoring 17 points and getting 13 rebounds. Ron Artest added 15 points and 6 rebounds as well. By the end of the night, the Lakers had out-rebounded the Celtics 52-39.

The Lakers did everything they needed to do in Game 6 to force a Game 7. Kobe played incredibly well, and the players around him stepped up both offensively and defensively. It is not easy to play your best when in a must-win situation, but the Lakers did their best to make it seem like child’s play.

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics met up in Boston for Game 3 of the 2010 NBA Finals.

The Lakers, NBA betting odds favorite, dominated Game 1, but Boston won Game 2. Boston had the advantage of playing in front of their home crowd, and came in with momentum on their side after winning Game 2. Unfortunately for them, they were unable to capitalize and ultimately fell to the Lakers 91-84.

The things that Boston had to do in Game 3 were obvious. First, they needed to slow down Kobe Bryant. Second, they needed to find a way to slow down Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum defensively. While the Celtics held Kobe to just 10-29 from the field, he still managed 29 points. The second part of their plan failed as well, as both Gasol and Bynum snagged 10 rebounds.

The size difference was once again obvious as well. While Kevin Garnett is only an inch shorter than Pau Gasol, Gasol simply plays bigger on the court. However, Garnett did managed 25 points in Game 3. Ray Allen from the Celtics had an abysmal game, managing only 2 points and going 0-13 from the field and missing all 8 of his three point tries.

If Boston can figure out a way to stop Kobe and the Lakers’ big men, they have a good chance to even the series in Game 4 on Thursday. If not, it looks like the Lakers are going to cruise to a second straight NBA Championship.

The 2010 NBA Finals will begin on Thursday, June 3rd. The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers will meet once again. This is by far the most historic rivalry in the history of the NBA. This is by far the most historic rivalry in the history of the NBA. While every game that the Celtics and Lakers play is historic in some way, this series is especially important since it will decide the 2010 NBA Champions.

It had grown dormant since the retirement of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, while the Celtics and Lakers rivalry has been going on since the Lakers were still in Minneapolis. When the Celtics defeated the Lakers in the Finals, the rivalry was renewed in 2008. The Lakers and Celtics played each other twice in the 2009-2010 regular season, with each team winning one game.

With a wave of momentum, both teams come into this series. The Celtics did the same with Orlando and the Lakers beat Phoenix in 6 games. The key for Boston is to figure out a way to stop Kobe Bryant, who had 37 points in his last game. Lakers need to slow down Paul Pierce, who had 31 points in his last game, and Rajon Rando, who is always a threat.

This year’s Finals will provide great games and plenty of intensity, the only thing that can be known for sure. A series between the Lakers and Celtics never disappoints, it should lead to plenty of excitement, and with both teams coming in with momentum on their side.

As of 2004, to the National Basketball Association, the Charlotte Bobcats are a new addition.

In the minds of many, Hornets’ decision to relocate away from Charlotte was an interesting one.

The Bobcats, in the NBA, have quickly seen success. This year, Gerald Wallace largely led the team in its conception in their playoff run.

As a player from the Sacramento Kings, Gerald Wallace, online sportsbook favorite, was picked by the Bobcats in their expansion draft. By the Bobcats, Emeka Okafor was also picked in the rookie draft that season. Okafor’s defensive prowess is well known.

Bobcats, in their first few seasons, brought only 20-30 wins. Led by a legendary coach Larry Brown, things have taken a turn upward recently.

Larry Brown led the Bobcats in his first season to a team record 35 wins. In the Eastern Conference, out of the 8th seed position, this total was just 4 games.

Securing their first playoff spot ever in 2010, Bobcats made history with an impressive 44-38 season. Larry Brown in leading the team to the playoffs, once again showed that ability.

They faced off against Orlando Magic who is a young, talented team, led by Dwight Howard. The series was in favor of the Magic and finished with 4-0.

Michael Jordan, basketball legend was recently approved to become the majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. After just a few years in the National Basketball Association, the Charlotte Bobcats, a team that is looking up.