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Bernstein: Upsets Not What They Used To Be
Despite the popularity of the clichéd, post-victory cry, nobody really “shocks the world.”
Michigan Breezes Through VCU Press In 78-53 Win
Mitch McGary had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and fourth-seeded Michigan breezed through Virginia Commonwealth’s vaunted pressure with a clinical performance Saturday, beating the fifth-seeded Rams 78-53 to advance to the NCAA round of 16 for the first time since 1994.
Rothstein: Thursday’s NCAA Tournament Primer; Picks, Upset Alert & More
Oklahoma State had a terrific season, but got by far the toughest draw out of any five-seed in the bracket. Keep an eye on Oregon.
Jon Rothstein’s NCAA Tournament Primer: Picks, Upset Alerts And Players To Watch
It’s that time again! See which teams hoops expert Jon Rothstein has moving on from each region in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
VA Radio Host: Smart May Not Want Hassle Of Illinois
Will Shaka Smart leave his post at VCU to join Illini Nation?
Bernstein: Illini Hire Must Ignore Race
It’s difficult enough to hire the right basketball coach at Illinois, without choosing to limit the field of candidates beforehand.
Rose Nominated For SI’s Sportsman Of The Year Award
(CBS) You can lock him out, but you can’t keep him down. After becoming the youngest MVP in history of the NBA, Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is now a nominee for the prestigious Sports […]
Thompson: The Five Best Moments Of The Tourney
As I struggled to watch a Butler-UConn national championship game completely devoid of made baskets, I thought what a shame it is that a historic, drama-filled NCAA tournament would end this way.
Report: Shaka To Stay At VCU
According to a CBSSports.com report, VCU’s Shaka Smart will stay at the school, and not cash in on the team’s Cinderella run to the Final Four.
Bernstein: Butler Has Become Annoying
If the Butler Bulldogs win the national title, will they please leave?
VCU’s Run Ends, Butler Advances To Championship
Shelvin Mack scored 23 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Zach Hahn came up big off the bench with eight second-half points in the Final Four on Saturday night,
You Can’t Count VCU Out
As an 11-seed the Virginia Commonwealth Rams were never supposed to get all the way to the Final Four, let alone get out of the first round. So realistically they don’t have a chance of beating the Butler Bulldogs, right?
Thompson: A Look At The Final Four Coaches
The coaches in the Final Four consist of two seasoned veterans and a pair of young guns who are taking college basketball by storm.
Bernstein: Weber To Oklahoma Would Make Sense
Today’s story involves whether Bruce Weber is going to leave Illinois for Oklahoma.
Muller: This March Has Definitely Been ‘Madness’
Just because your bracket—and mine—are completely busted, doesn’t mean that this NCAA tournament hasn’t been fun to watch. Let’s face it: it has!
Shaka Smart Goes From Purnell’s Staff To Final Four
Shaka Smart is the hottest name among all college basketball coaches right now. He’s taken an 11th seed Virginia Commonwealth team to the Final Four. But not too long ago he was a part of Oliver Purnell’s staff.
Thompson: ‘First Four’ Responsible For Cinderella, VCU
As I struggled to watch the University of Texas-San Antonio crush Alabama State, I had the same feeling as the night before when I witnessed Clemson cruise to victory over UAB, the ‘First Four’ is a joke, I thought.
Thompson: Butler Advances To The Final Four, Again
It seems VCU has stolen the show in this year’s NCAA Tournament. The Rams improbable, yet dominant run has been unbelievable, but what’s more amazing is Butler’s return to the Final Four.
Thompson: Tourney Upsets, Hoops Parity And Young Stars
Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about how watered-down college basketball is and while I can’t completely disagree, it sure has made tournament exciting.
Thompson: Proving Doubters Wrong Fueling VCU
The members of the selection committee are feeling much better about themselves after the first weekend of the tournament.
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