Exposing the Biggest Frauds in College Basketball
The latest episode of the Mark Titus Show brings us the newest installment of the College Basketball Fraud Power Rankings. Let’s dive into the top offenders.
Honorable Mention: Todd Golden’s Redshirting Debacle
Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball history at 7 feet 9 inches, is officially redshirting. But here’s the thing: he’s not getting any playing time. Todd Golden, how can you justify keeping this giant on the bench? With the option to play in 33% of games and still redshirt, it’s baffling that Rioux isn’t seeing any action.
5. Tara VanDerveer’s Premature Retirement
In a surprising move, Tara VanDerveer retired recently, citing her age (70) as the reason. But wait, isn’t this 2024? Women can work as long as they want, and VanDerveer’s decision to step down feels like a missed opportunity for a thrilling rivalry with Geno Auriemma, who just became the winningest coach in NCAA history.
4. Class Action Lawsuits Gone Wrong
When Mark Titus joined a Class Action Lawsuit against the NCAA for using his likeness in college basketball video games, he walked away with a cool $5,000. But fast-forward to today, and another lawsuit has resulted in the elimination of walk-ons in college sports. This means football teams will have to cut up to 30 kids from their rosters, and college basketball teams will lose beloved players. It’s a fraud, plain and simple.
3. Baller TV: The Unwatchable Alternative
Feast Week brought us some exciting games, but for some reason, some matches were only available on Baller TV. This platform is better suited for youth sports and AAU tournaments, not college athletics. With no scoreboard on screen half the time, it’s a frustrating experience for fans.
2. Ken Pomeroy’s Flawed Formula
We love KenPom, but his formula needs some serious tweaking. After two weeks of big-time college games, KenPom claims that the Kansas City Roos have the toughest strength of schedule. However, upon closer inspection, it’s clear that this ranking is a result of flawed math. The formula needs to be fixed, pronto.
1. Nate Oats’ Coaching Blunder
Alabama’s win over Illinois was marred by controversy when Mark Sears was held scoreless. Coach Nate Oats claimed Sears asked to come out of the game, but it’s more likely he was benched. Whatever the reason, Oats made a huge mistake. Sears was just getting started, and later that night, he shot an impressive 80% from the field. Oats robbed us of a potentially record-breaking performance.
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