By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Villanova's Kris Jenkins has hit just 27 percent of his shots over the Wildcats last three games, but Jay Wright knows that won't affect his senior forward's next shot. "It doesn't bother him at all," Wright said during Friday's media sessions at Key Bank Center. "That's what I love about him. I want all of our guys to be like … [Read more...] about Don’t expect Kris Jenkins to show doubt
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Fighting Irish defense does the trick in first round win
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- When it mattered most, the University of Notre Dame's men's basketball, ranked at or near the top nationally of several offensive categories, turned its collective back-to-the basket, dug down and got stops. "I'm thrilled about our defense," Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey said. "That's how we were going to escape and we did … [Read more...] about Fighting Irish defense does the trick in first round win
FGCU comes up just short against FSU
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com ORLANDO - The 14th-seeded FGCU men's basketball team (26-8) battled all night with ACC runner-up and 3rd-seeded Florida State (26-8), but ultimately came up just short as the Eagles fell to the Seminoles, 86-80, at the Amway Center in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday. Guard Brandon Goodwin led the way for the Green and Blue … [Read more...] about FGCU comes up just short against FSU
Villanova shakes off early lack of energy, blows past Mount St. Mary’s
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Villanova Wildcat head coach Jay Wright acknowledged the previous day that a pressure exists being the top seed in a game matching the No. 1 and No. 16 seed. His team shouldered that weight early before getting traction in their pursuit of a second straight national title. Five scored in double figures, and top-seeded Villanova defeated … [Read more...] about Villanova shakes off early lack of energy, blows past Mount St. Mary’s
Villanova takes slim edge over Mount Saint Mary’s into the locker room
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Coming out of a timeout, Jalen Brunson scored before the buzzer, and the No. 1-seed Villanova Wildcats took a 30-29 lead over the No. 16-seed Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers in the opening round of NCAA Tournament's East Region at Key Bank Center, Thursday. Brunson led the reigning national champions with 10 points on five of eight shooting … [Read more...] about Villanova takes slim edge over Mount Saint Mary’s into the locker room