Emmitt Holt (Webster-Schroeder) and the Providence Friars will tip off Wednesday against the USC Trojans in the NCAA Tournament's First Four. Anthony Lamb (Greece Athena) and Vermont take the court on Thursday while Deyshonee Much (Gates-Chili) and Iona get their chance on Friday as Section Five will be well represented in the NCAA's biggest event. Holt and Providence … [Read more...] about Three former Section Five players to try on dancing shoes
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New Orleans comes full circle at First Four
By PAUL GOTHAM When members and staff of the New Orleans men's basketball team say they are happy to be here, they mean it. Not that the Privateers don't want to try and win a game, but six seasons ago appearing in the NCAA Tournament was an impossibility. Tuesday night UNO takes the floor at the University of Dayton Arena against Mount St. Mary's looking to advance to … [Read more...] about New Orleans comes full circle at First Four
Dunk City readies for third NCAA tournament in five years
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com ORLANDO - Making its third NCAA Tournament appearance in the last five years, the 14th-seeded FGCU men's basketball team is gearing up for its First Round matchup with in-state foe and 3rd-seeded Florida State on Thursday, Mar. 16, at 9:20 p.m. from the Amway Center. The Eagles are 3-2 all-time in NCAA Tournament games, with the .600 winning … [Read more...] about Dunk City readies for third NCAA tournament in five years
Rhody finds stride at right time
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- This is how it was supposed to be. E.C. Matthews demanding an opposing defense's attention, and Hassan Martin capitalizing on one-to-one coverage in the paint. Jared Terrell picking his spots, and Kuran Iverson using freakish athletic abilities to put his imprint on Sunday's Atlantic 10 Championship. Tournament MVP Matthews netted 19. … [Read more...] about Rhody finds stride at right time
Rhody’s ball control led to A-10 championship
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSBURGH, PA -- Rhode Island won their only regular season meeting with Virginia Commonwealth University. That didn't mean there wasn't room for improvement, and when it came to preparing for a rematch in Sunday's Atlantic 10 Championship game, head coach Dan Hurley wanted to take away VCU's strength. A URI adjustment limited turnovers and kept VCU from … [Read more...] about Rhody’s ball control led to A-10 championship