By PAUL GOTHAM The recruiting reach of the University of Buffalo men's basketball may be undergoing some adjustments. That doesn't mean the Bulls will change their approach on the floor. "We definitely keep that chip on our shoulder," Bulls senior guard CJ Massinburg said during Thursday's press conference prior to NCAA Tournament opening round action in the West Region. … [Read more...] about UB still plays with chip on the shoulder
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Evans’s status looms large for VCU
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The eight v.s. nine games in the NCAA Tournament are difficult enough to predict. Throw in an injury to one of the key players and you have a virtual toss-up. VCU guard Marcus Evans practiced Thursday and is expected to play in Friday's NCAA Tournament game against UCF, but coach Mike Rhodes said his star is not 100 percent. Evans suffered a bone bruise … [Read more...] about Evans’s status looms large for VCU
Lamb, Vermont fall to Florida State
By PAUL GOTHAM HARTFORD, CT. -- No. 13 Vermont connected on a season-high 16 3-pointers, but it wasn't enough as the Catamounts fell, 76-69 to No. 4 Florida State in first-round West Region action, Friday. Mfiondu Kabengele came off the bench and led Florida State with 21 points on 6-of-13 shooting. The sophomore forward converted 9 of 12 free throws, part of an overall … [Read more...] about Lamb, Vermont fall to Florida State
Syracuse goes cold in second half, falls to Baylor
By JOHN LIKANJE SALT LAKE CITY, U.T. - The No. 9 Syracuse men's basketball team could not muster enough second-half offense and fell to No. 8 Baylor, 78-69, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena, Thursday night. Trailing 38-37 at halftime, the Orange scored 32 points on 9-of-29 shooting from the field (31 percent) in the second half, … [Read more...] about Syracuse goes cold in second half, falls to Baylor
Virginia’s Jerome brings his NYC roots to NCAA Tournament
By JOHN LIKANJE Before he committed to the Virginia men's basketball team, Ty Jerome was dominating New York City and Westchester County high school basketball. The junior guard attended Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle. The 6-foot-5 guard tormented opposing teams with his shooting ability and height advantage. Jerome was the No. 43rd-ranked high school player in the … [Read more...] about Virginia’s Jerome brings his NYC roots to NCAA Tournament