By PATRICK WALSH SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- For the first time since 2008, the Men's Basketball Final Four consists of only No. 1 seeds. However, there is one matchup that particularly sticks out. Duke and Houston. The number one rated offense pitted up against the top scoring defense in the country. Grab your popcorn. This is going to be good. Sampson is making his second … [Read more...] about Sampson’s Cougars look to utilize stifling defense in Final Four
AP Player of the Year Flagg ready for test against Houston in Final Four
By PATRICK WALSH SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Cooper Flagg will likely be playing his last weekend of college basketball in San Antonio at the Final Four. The freshman phenom has no time to reminisce, though, as the Duke Blue Devils will face off against the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Semifinal on Saturday. "I think you have to give them a lot of credit for what they've been … [Read more...] about AP Player of the Year Flagg ready for test against Houston in Final Four
Auburn’s Pearl leaning on faith in his second trip to Final Four
By PATRICK WALSH SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- When talking about faith in the collegiate coaching landscape, it is hard to look away from Auburn Head Coach Bruce Pearl. Being a helper in the foundation of the Jewish Coaches Association, he is one of three Jewish coaches in the Final Four, the other being Duke's Jon Scheyer and Florida's Todd Golden. "The idea was simply … [Read more...] about Auburn’s Pearl leaning on faith in his second trip to Final Four
Golden, Gators taking analytical approach in San Antonio
By PATRICK WALSH SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- In 2014, now Florida Men's Basketball Head Coach Todd Golden was a member of Auburn Head Coach Bruce Pearl's staff, his first Power Five assistant coaching opportunity. Now the two will duel it out on Saturday, with a spot in the NCAA National Championship on the line. "Someone you care a lot about, someone that has been so … [Read more...] about Golden, Gators taking analytical approach in San Antonio
Green, Heise, Hubler and Watkins tabbed with Monroe County Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year honors
By PATRICK WALSH Mallory Heise (Hilton), Bria Watkins (Webster Schroeder), Eily Hubler (Canandaigua) and Aaliviah Green (Eastridge) were all named Monroe County Girls' Basketball Player of the Year for their respective divisions, the league announced. The four athletes were voted by coaches in each division for their regular-season efforts. Heise averaged a … [Read more...] about Green, Heise, Hubler and Watkins tabbed with Monroe County Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year honors