By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO -- Before Chris Jans had a chance to take his seat on the media room dais on Friday afternoon, KeyBank Center moderator Jon Fuller reminded the New Mexico State head coach about the need to have only authorized drinking cups on the table. Jans politely placed his bottle of water lacking the branding of the event's sponsor under his chair before … [Read more...] about New Mexico State’s Jans leans on Junior College roots
“Buckets” and more “Buckets:” New Mexico State defeats UConn
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- It wasn't until the closing seconds that Chris Jans allowed himself to believe. The KeyBank Center clock read 6.4 seconds remaining, and Teddy Allen had sunk a pair of free throws. The fourth-year coach realized then what his No. 12 seed New Mexico State Aggies had accomplished. "At that point, I kind of turned to the bench. I'm, like, you … [Read more...] about “Buckets” and more “Buckets:” New Mexico State defeats UConn
Bynum and Croswell lead Providence into second round
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A game that saw six lead changes and four ties through the first 10 minutes shifted when Ed Cooley went to his bench. Alyn Breed, Jared Bynum and Ed Croswell paced a 16-6 run to close the first half as the fourth-seeded Providence Friars advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 66-57 victory over No. 12 South Dakota State in … [Read more...] about Bynum and Croswell lead Providence into second round
The Men’s Room Postseason Preview: Avoca/Prattsburgh heads to state semifinals
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Brian Putnam spent his Tuesday morning sitting down with the district business manager making plans for the upcoming weekend. You could call it a trip 10 years in the making. Putnam and his Avoca/Prattsburgh boys’ basketball team will be heading to Glens Falls for the NYSPHSAA Class D semi-finals. The A/P team will be looking to win its … [Read more...] about The Men’s Room Postseason Preview: Avoca/Prattsburgh heads to state semifinals
UConn has single-minded purpose
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Six years removed from its most recent NCAA Tournament game victory, the current UConn men's basketball team realizes the history of the program but does not allow that to get in the way of the present. And a forgettable end to the 2020-21 season has added to UConn’s focus. Dan Hurley's No. 5 seed Huskies (23-9) will face No. 12 New Mexico … [Read more...] about UConn has single-minded purpose