By JOHN LIKANJE The last time the Iowa men's basketball team reached the NCAA Tournament, Tyler Cook led Chaminade Prep to the Missouri Class V championship. The junior forward was the No. 38th-ranked high school player in the country and an All-State honoree averaging 13 points and six rebounds. Three years later, Cook is the leading scorer on a Hawkeyes' squad making its … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Cook enjoying first chance in the NCAA Tournament
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Can Villanova solve the 3-point defense of Saint Mary’s
By PAUL GOTHAM In one month's time, the Saint Mary's Gaels turned a nadir into precipice. What it took in getting to that point will be the difference in Thursday's South Region first round matchup with Villanova. On February 9th, Saint Mary's looked lifeless in a 94-46 loss to then No. 4 ranked Gonzaga. The 94 points allowed represented a season-high (or low depending … [Read more...] about Can Villanova solve the 3-point defense of Saint Mary’s
Florida State wary of Lamb
By PAUL GOTHAM Competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Florida State men's basketball team doesn't play too many games against squads from America East. That doesn't mean the Seminoles aren't familiar with University of Vermont junior forward Anthony Lamb. "They have the Lamb kid who's pretty good," FSU junior guard Trent Forrest said during Wednesday's press … [Read more...] about Florida State wary of Lamb
Lamb’s perimeter threat key to Vermont’s success against Florida State
By PAUL GOTHAM When John Becker and Anthony Lamb talk about the University of Vermont's first-round opponent in the NCAA Tournament, the coach and junior forward won't deny the size and athleticism of the Florida State Seminoles. The two also know they have had this experience in the past. At 6-foot-6, Lamb represents the tallest player in Vermont's starting lineup. He … [Read more...] about Lamb’s perimeter threat key to Vermont’s success against Florida State
Fletcher Magee and Wofford go in quest of program first NCAA Tournament win
By PAUL GOTHAM His game has been compared to Steph Curry, and Wofford's Fletcher Magee might have just what it takes for the No. 7 seed Terriers to get their first NCAA Tournament win in program history when they meet No. 10 seed Seton Hall in first round Midwest Region action, Thursday. Magee paces a Wofford offense, second in the nation, hitting 41.6 percent from … [Read more...] about Fletcher Magee and Wofford go in quest of program first NCAA Tournament win