BOYS CLASS AA AQUINAS (19-4) 58 JAMESTOWN (VI) 60 Trailing 56-49, Bleier hit his first trey to start the late-game flurry. Aquinas extended the contest with a foul on the ensuing inbound and Blackwood's triple made it a 57-55 game with 11.3 seconds on the clock. Bleier connected on his second triple of the sequence with 1.6 remaining, but Aquinas did not get another chance. … [Read more...] about Doyle Security Saturday Wrap: Bree paces Waterloo with six threes; Newark falls just short of state semifinals
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State of the Union — An analysis of Notre Dame Basketball
by Wally I just read a very thoughtful and provocative top-to-bottom analysis of the ND basketball program. Also sheds quite a bit of light on the Big East. The author did quite a bit of research and his very reasonable recommendations are built on that homework. And maybe I've been a little too tough on Mike Brey, given some of the things I've learned. Anyway, if … [Read more...] about State of the Union — An analysis of Notre Dame Basketball
Meet Mr. Flynn, The “Lottery Man”
By Doug Potter The purpose of college for High School teens post graduation is intended to prepare them for the grind and rigors of everyday life. Some are still searching for their niche, while others have a good idea what they want to do and college will help them get there. For a lot of NBA-bound basketball players all college does is serve as a nuisance and prolong … [Read more...] about Meet Mr. Flynn, The “Lottery Man”
Get to Know “Hash”
by Doug Potter Big, manly, giant, defensive monster, shot-blocking machine, human eraser. Those are some of the adjectives many people choose to describe the seven-foot-three 263 pound center for the University of Connecticut Huskies, and rightfully so. Let’s take a look, however, at Hasheem Thabeet Manka on a deeper level. The 22 year old deep-voiced Tazmanian was … [Read more...] about Get to Know “Hash”
Ladies and Gentlemen… The Main Event!
by Doug Potter After seven overtimes, several upsets, buzzer-beaters and questionable officiating gave us a Big East Tournament for the ages, we now turn out attention to the main attraction; the REAL tournament. Last week allowed us to recall why we take off work, call in sick, and often refer to this upcoming weekend as “The best weekend in sports.” The madness is one of … [Read more...] about Ladies and Gentlemen… The Main Event!