An award-winning freelance writer who has worked with the Dallas Morning News, the Austin American Statesman and Talking Points Memo, Jonathan Tjarks wanted to be an NBA player growing up. But he stopped growing at 6'5, so he became a writer instead. In addition to managing SB Nation Dallas, he is a basketball analyst for RealGM and writes the NBA Draft Toolbox for SB Nation.
Kirk Herbstreit goes overboard with MAC hate
The MAC Champions may not "deserve" to be in a BCS bowl, but let's not act like that they're the most unqualified team in one this year.
Baylor vs. Kentucky: A historic win
It wasn't pretty, but Baylor went into Rupp Arena and defeated No. 8 Kentucky 64-55 on Saturday.
Kentucky vs. Baylor: An Elite Eight "rematch"
Six months after John Calipari beat Scott Drew on the way to his first national title, the two teams meet in Lexington on Saturday with essentially brand new teams.
Mavs front office not completely incompetent
Unlike their head coach, they at least seem able to see what's going on directly in front of their face.
Oklahoma rooting for Texas this week
The Sooners need a win over TCU as well as a Kansas State loss to the Longhorns to win their eighth Big 12 title under Bob Stoops.
Rangers trade for Padres RP Cory Burns
Texas picked up a 25-year relief pitcher who struggled as a rookie in San Diego but who does have some impressive minor league statistics under his belt.
Clint Chelf is latest QB star for Oklahoma State
Despite starting three different QB's this season, Mike Gundy's team hasn't missed a beat.
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Cowboys vs. Eagles: A dramatic win
Dallas made it interesting up until the very end of their 38-33 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday night in a win that kept their slim chances of a playoff bid alive.
Philadelphia 76ers preview: The Bynum hangover
The former Lakers big man was supposed to breathe new life into the 76ers. Instead, the future of the Mavs opponent on Tuesday night is as cloudy as ever.
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Texas vs. Kansas State: The Purple Wizard looms
Under the peerless Bill Snyder, the Wildcats have a chance to win a Big 12 championship with a win over the Horns on Saturday.