Go time for Cassell equals no time for Scal; plus other quick outs

Veteran PG Sam Cassell will make his Celtics much anticipated debut vs the Sixers tonight. Because of the crunch of numbers Brian Scalabrine will be inactive.

College Basketball – Division II

The Division II NCAA tourney has been set. The Bryant Bulldogs out of Smithfield, RI have made their 5th straight tournament. The bulldogs earned a 5 seed and   play 4th seeded CW Post in the first Round on March 15th. If they advance they will likely play the  dominant  Bentley Falcons (MA.) who is undefeated on the season. On Feb 2nd the Bulldogs gave the Falcons one of their greatest scares of the season 68-67.

Other area teams that made it to the D II dance are Assumption who plays Holy Family and Merrimack who faces the tough task of taking on Bentley.

Cubs cucu for Coco?

According to multiple sources the Cubs want CF Coco Crisp. Chicago has two young center fielders both whom have not impressed enough to grab the starting position and now the Cubs are looking at Coco to fill that need. Numerous names have been rumored to been going to the Sox in exchange for Coco, among them are: Jason Marquis (who the sox want no part of), OF Sam Fuld (ditto), P Sean Marshall, P prospect Sean Gallager and P Rich Hill (I wish).