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Rich Paul: “There’s no IQ in AAU”

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Rich Paul questioned the development of basketball IQ in AAU programs, arguing that young players need more film study and a better understanding of their weaknesses. The post Rich Paul: “There’s no IQ in AAU” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Missouri Valley Update: UIC handles Robert Morris, UNC Greensboro

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BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 18: Rashund Washington Jr. #5 of the UIC Flames dunks against Milos Ilic #8 of the California Golden Bears in the second half during the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Haas Pavilion on March 18, 2026 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images It wasn’t too long ago that UIC had just finished up its’ second straight (and final) losing season in the Horizon League. The move to the Missouri Valley Conference was...

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Mid-Major Madness Men’s Player of the Week Voting: Nov. 2-8

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Graphic by Hannah Butler. We need your help to decide our men’s player of the week from the opening week of the college basketball season by voting in the poll below. Here are our top five men’s candidates for Nov. 2-8 and a recap of their outstanding performances from across the first week of college basketball action. Jayden Reid — Memphis Following stints at South Florida and Northwestern, 5-foot-10 senior guard Jayden Reid has seemingly finally found a home at the head of this Memphis off...

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Roger Powell Jr. is Building Valpo Through Chicago Roots

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EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Roger Powell of the Valparaiso Beacons talks with Justus McNair #1 against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on December 16, 2025 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Valparaiso head coach Roger Powell Jr. called timeout in a tie game against Purdue with just over four seconds left in double overtime. His team, the sizeable underdogs at Mackey Arena, had a chance to pull off ...

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