No. 1 NORTH CAROLINA 77 No. 3 OREGON 76 PHOENIX, AZ -- Justin Jackson and Kennedy Meeks combined for 47 points, and the North Carolina Tar Heels advanced to the national title game for the second straight year. UNC grabbed two offensive rebounds in the final five seconds of regulation to secure the one-point win over the Oregon Ducks. Meeks dropped a double-double (25 … [Read more...] about UNC, Gonzaga advance to national championship
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When it mattered most, Gonzaga went inside
By PAUL GOTHAM For the first 20 minutes, Gonzaga torched the nets from long range. The Bulldogs attacked from inside to make their decisive run. After leading by as many as 14 points in Saturday's Final Four matchup with South Carolina, Gonzaga fell victim to a 16-0 Gamecocks run. Rakym Felder converted two free throws to give South Carolina its first lead of the second … [Read more...] about When it mattered most, Gonzaga went inside
Gonzaga’s difference is their defense
By PAUL GOTHAM The difference between great and elite can be measured by the smallest of margins. For the Gonzaga Bulldogs that number is less than nine. Mark Few's Zags have reached the NCAA Tournament in each of his previous 17 years as head coach. Saturday they take the court in the program's first appearance at the Final Four. Overcoming that final hurdle can be … [Read more...] about Gonzaga’s difference is their defense
Fordham’s Joseph Chartouny to declare for NBA Draft
Courtesy of FordhamSports.com Bronx, N.Y. – Fordham University sophomore guard Joseph Chartouny announced today that he will declare for the 2017 NBA Draft. However, he will not sign with an agent, allowing him to return to Fordham if he withdraws by the May 24 deadline. Chartouny just completed his sophomore season at Fordham, averaging 12.1 ppg, second on the team, and … [Read more...] about Fordham’s Joseph Chartouny to declare for NBA Draft
Xavier’s Edmond Sumner will declare for 2017 NBA Draft
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI --- Xavier University redshirt sophomore guard Edmond Sumner announced today that he is declaring for the 2017 NBA Draft. “I want to thank Edmond for his efforts over the past 3 years,” said Xavier head coach Chris Mack. “He will forever be a part of the Xavier family. We wish him all the success in the world throughout his … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Edmond Sumner will declare for 2017 NBA Draft