NCAA Basketball
Bernstein: Upsets Not What They Used To Be
Despite the popularity of the clichéd, post-victory cry, nobody really “shocks the world.”
Louisville Cardinals Shut Down Colorado State, Into Semifinals
The Louisville Cardinals put on a defensive clinic, shutting down Colorado State and dominated the Rams 82-56.
South Dakota State Wins Summit League, NCAA Berth
Nate Wolters struggled to get his chances for most of the game . Once he did, the Summit League’s player of the year proved worthy of the title and added another – tournament MVP.
Rising Star: Gonzaga Junior Kelly Olynyk
Gonzaga has a history of busting brackets but the Bulldogs now find themselves in the role of the hunted as Gonzaga became No. 1 in the AP poll for the first time in history.
Rising Star: Kentucky Freshman Nerlens Noel
This isn’t last year’s Kentucky team and Nerlens Noel is not Anthony Davis. The comparison was natural in the preseason. Like Davis, Noel was one of the top recruits in the country and figured to be the standout of Kentucky’s brand new roster.
UConn, 9 Other Teams Get Postseason Bans For Low APR Scores
A record 10 men’s basketball teams, including three-time national champion Connecticut, will be banned from next season’s NCAA tournament because of sub-par work in the classroom.
Muller: It’s Time For One-And-Done Rule To Go Away
There was a time–not too long ago–that my favorite sporting event to watch every year was the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Chicago Seeks To Woo Away Sporting Events From Indianapolis
Now that Chicago has fought off the City of Indianapolis’ effort to woo away the CME Group, Chicago tourism officials are reportedly plotting revenge.
iPhone App Offers Channel Help For March Madness
Having trouble finding the proper cable channel to watch your favorite NCAA basketball game? Well, the iPhone has an app for that.
Harris: DePaul’s Lack Of Experience A Factor Going Into Opener Sunday
by Adam Harris Lincoln Park, IL – One of the most important questions going into this year’s DePaul Blue Demon’s basketball season is lack of experience, and Blue Demon Head Coach Oliver Purnell addressed that issue today. “I […]
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