By PAUL GOTHAM HOUSTON, TX. -- Daniel Ochefu took matters into his own hands. Villanova needed to go the length of the floor in 4.7 seconds, and Ryan Arcidiacono would use Ochefu's screen to to get into the open court. Knowing that, he wanted to make sure conditions were just right, and the senior forward, with professional basketball in his near future, became a mop … [Read more...] about Did Ochefu tip Villanova’s hand?
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King Rice named John McLendon National Coach of the Year
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com HOUSTON, TX – Monmouth basketball head coach King Rice has been named John McLendon National Coach of the Year, his first national honor. The John McLendon award is presented annually to the top collegiate head coach, encompassing Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA and JUCO. Rice, the MAAC, ECAC and NABC District I Coach of the Year, … [Read more...] about King Rice named John McLendon National Coach of the Year
USBWA honors women’s award winners in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (USBWA) – Connecticut senior standout Breanna Stewart made United States Basketball Writers Association history Sunday afternoon, becoming the first women's star to win three Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Year honors, named for UCLA Hall of Famer. The former Bruin great helped present the award, as she has done annually since her name went on the … [Read more...] about USBWA honors women’s award winners in Indianapolis
USBWA names Women’s All-America Team
INDIANAPOLIS (USBWA) – Breanna Stewart of the University of Connecticut joined a select group with her third selection to headline the 10-member USBWA Women's All-America Team for 2016, which was officially announced here Sunday at the NCAA Women's Final Four. Stewart, a 6-1 senior forward, joined two other former UConn greats in Svetlana Abrosimova and Maya Moore as … [Read more...] about USBWA names Women’s All-America Team
Hield’s patience pays dividends for Oklahoma
By PAUL GOTHAM HOUSTON, TX. -- In a Final Four characterized with teams led by upper classmen, Oklahoma's Buddy Hield stands above the rest. During an era where it is perceived as a weakness, by some, to stay on campus beyond one's freshman year, Hield has made the most of his time at Norman, Oklahoma. "Hopefully Buddy serves as a poster child for those guys that are … [Read more...] about Hield’s patience pays dividends for Oklahoma