By PAUL GOTHAM Mason Blackwood committed to St. Bonaventure University for the 2026-27 men's college basketball season, the former Aquinas Institute standout announced on his Instagram page, Sunday. A 6-foot-7, 230-pound forward, Blackwood played his first collegiate season at Penn State University where he appeared in 26 games averaging 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds in … [Read more...] about Blackwood commits to St. Bonaventure
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Rochester native Jeff Anderson to officiate Final Four
By PAUL GOTHAM For the eighth time in his career, Rochester native Jeff Anderson will officiate the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Final Four as announced earlier this week. Anderson, who has worked men's finals in 2018 (Villanova and Michigan), 2022 (North Carolina-Kansas) and 2024 (UConn-Purdue), is one of 11 referees announced by the NCAA to work the games held … [Read more...] about Rochester native Jeff Anderson to officiate Final Four
Carr and Fears double-doubles lead Michigan State to 23rd Sweet 16
BY DYLAN O'LOUGHLIN BUFFALO, N.Y. --- Coen Carr finished with a game-high double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds while Jeremy Fears Jr finished with a 12-point, 16-assist double-double to lead the No. 3 Michigan State Spartans to a 77-69 Round of 32 victory over the No. 6 Louisville Cardinals. Up five coming out of the locker room, Carr netted 14 points in the final 20 … [Read more...] about Carr and Fears double-doubles lead Michigan State to 23rd Sweet 16
Michigan flexes in second half; advances to Sweet 16
by TYLER HATHAWAY BUFFALO, N.Y-- Leading by six with under 15 minutes to go in the second half, top-seeded Michigan outscored Saint Louis 34-17 over the final 15 minutes to pull away and win 95-72 over the No. 9 seed Billikens in the Midwest Region Second Round at KeyBank Center on Saturday afternoon. "I'm glad that we're able to extend the season with this group," said … [Read more...] about Michigan flexes in second half; advances to Sweet 16
Saint Louis prepared for big test against Michigan
by TYLER HATHAWAY BUFFALO, N.Y-- Fresh off of a blowout win for their first tournament victory since 2014, No. 9 seed Saint Louis is readying to face one of the best college basketball has to offer- the No.1 seed Michigan Wolverines. “We’re certainly excited to get a chance to compete again,” said head coach Josh Schertz. “This group has been special all year long. We know we … [Read more...] about Saint Louis prepared for big test against Michigan