No. 7-seed Michigan (26-11/10-8 Big Ten) vs. No. 3-seed Oregon (31-5/16-2 Pac-12) 7:09 pm Spirit Center, Kansas City/CBS What's at stake: A spot in the Elite Eight against the winner of No. 1-seed Kansas and No. 4-seed Purdue. Clashing forces: Oregon ranks second nationally with 6.4 blocks per game. The Ducks are making back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances for the first … [Read more...] about Sweet 16 Preview: No. 7-seed Michigan (26-11) vs. No. 3-seed Oregon (31-5)
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La Salle’s B.J. Johnson declares for NBA Draft; will not sign with agent
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA – La Salle University junior forward B.J. Johnson will declare for the NBA Draft but will not sign with an agent, he announced on Thursday. Johnson remains eligible to return to La Salle by not hiring an agent for this process. “My goal is to play the game I love professionally,” Johnson says. “This decision will give me the … [Read more...] about La Salle’s B.J. Johnson declares for NBA Draft; will not sign with agent
“Throwback guys” lead Mountaineers into West Region semi-final
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Glancing through the West Virginia University men's basketball program notes one will see that Jevon Carter was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Nathan Adrian joined Carter on the Big 12 All-Defensive squad, Carter's second straight All-Defensive team honor. Tarik Phillip garnered Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year. What you won't find … [Read more...] about “Throwback guys” lead Mountaineers into West Region semi-final
Hayes measures Badgers by their heart
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- More than 13 minutes remained in Saturday's NCAA Tournament second-round matchup between the No. 1-seed Villanova Wildcats and No. 8-seed Wisconsin when Badgers senior guard Bronson Koenig went to the bench with four fouls. He joined sophomore forward Ethan Happ on the pine. A combined 28-plus points and 11.2 rebounds watched as reigning … [Read more...] about Hayes measures Badgers by their heart
SLU’s Zeke Moore, Matt Neufeld to transfer
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University’s Department of Athletics announced today that men’s basketball student-athletes Zeke Moore and Matt Neufeld have requested to be released from their athletic scholarships and intend to transfer to other institutions. “Zeke and Matt are great representatives of the Billiken program who worked hard day in and … [Read more...] about SLU’s Zeke Moore, Matt Neufeld to transfer