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Weekend winners
UT hoops. Visor tip, Rick Barnes. You handle the ever-lasting emotion of Bruce Pearl’s return with an offensive masterpiece against one of the best defenses in the country on Wednesday and then on Saturday, you go on the road and throttle the best offensive team in the country. Folks, if you hate UT, be forewarned, this team is Final Four-caliber. Here’s more on the ways UT can win from Paschall. If you click on the link and see the locker room you may think the Vols played a game at Tuscaloosa Central High’s gym, but it was at U of A. I watched it.
Caitlin Clark. Yes, there are a slew of caveats that come with Pete Maravich’s career. He only played three years. He did not have the 3-point line. I get it. But even in four years with the 3, I didn’t think anyone would pass him. And Clark did on Sunday. Wow, she is raising the level of women’s basketball more than anyone can guesstimate.
Boston Celtics. Hey NBA, keep trying. The Cs are far and away the best team in the world. Will they win? Who knows — and the discussion of Jayson Tatum and his place will be very Peyton Manning-esque from ol’ Five Head’s early pursuit for a title with the Colts come the postseason — but that team has three 50-point-plus wins this season. Wow.