By PAUL GOTHAM HOUSTON, TX. -- University of Oklahoma Sooners coach Lon Kruger knows his team shoots the three as well as any in the country. Kruger realizes, too, his defense is playing its best at the right time. More importantly, the fifth-year coach understands his team's success has to do with 105. When Oklahoma takes the court against Villanova Saturday in the Final … [Read more...] about Oklahoma is more than the “Buddy Show”
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Oklahoma’s Hield wins Oscar Robertson Trophy
HOUSTON (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Oklahoma senior guard Buddy Hield as the winner of the 2015-16 Oscar Robertson Trophy, annually presented to the National Player of the Year. The announcement was made at a news conference today at NRG Stadium, where the Sooners (29-7) take on Villanova in the NCAA Men's Final Four on … [Read more...] about Oklahoma’s Hield wins Oscar Robertson Trophy
Justin Robinson named finalist for both Lute Olson and Lou Henson awards
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com HOUSTON, TX – Monmouth junior guard Justin Robinson (Lake Katrine, NY/Kingston) has been named as a finalist for two postseason awards as he was listed for the Lute Olson National Player of the Year and the Lou Henson Mid-Major National Player of the Year. The point guard was one of just four players nationally to be named a finalist for both … [Read more...] about Justin Robinson named finalist for both Lute Olson and Lou Henson awards
King Rice named finalist for Ben Jobe Award
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com HOUSTON, TX – Monmouth basketball head coach King Rice has been named a finalist for the Ben Jobe Award for the second consecutive year. Rice, the MAAC, ECAC and NABC District I Coach of the Year, led MU to a program record 28 wins and an outright regular season title in 2015-16. Rice earns a spot as a finalist after leading Monmouth to a … [Read more...] about King Rice named finalist for Ben Jobe Award
Saint Louis tabs Travis Ford coach
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University has announced that Travis Ford has been named head coach of the Billikens’ men’s basketball program. SLU Director of Athletics Chris May announced the hiring Wednesday night. Coach Ford will be introduced at a press conference at Chaifetz Arena on Thursday, March 31, at noon (CT). The new Billikens coach … [Read more...] about Saint Louis tabs Travis Ford coach