By PAUL GOTHAM PHILADELPHIA, PA. -- Mike Brey cracks jokes about fictional rankings, but when it comes to Sunday's regional final matchup with North Carolina, the Notre Dame coach doesn't mince words. "We're ranked ninth of the final eight," Brey quipped Saturday. "I thought I saw that." Brey's Irish understand the challenge they face Sunday night in No.1-seed and … [Read more...] about ND will need Auguste and Colson to be active on the boards
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Notre Dame dances on with destiny
By PAUL GOTHAM PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Zach Auguste and Demetrius Jackson combined to hit just two of 12 first-half shots, yet the Notre Dame Fighting Irish still had a chance to win Friday night's regional semi-final. That the sixth-seeded Irish could remotely consider victory with their leading scorers struggling to such a degree is further testimonial to a team that has … [Read more...] about Notre Dame dances on with destiny
Jenkins, Villanova risk “sleeping in the street”
By PAUL GOTHAM LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Where there's risk, there's reward, and the Villanova Wildcats are reaping those benefits. Despite a 3-point shooting percentage outside the top 100 in the nation and some lackluster performances from long range this season, Villanova has found its rhythm from behind the arc in the NCAA Tournament. "I think we're just taking better … [Read more...] about Jenkins, Villanova risk “sleeping in the street”
NABC honors Adams, Posley with All-District selections; Schmidt named District 4 Coach of the Year
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com The National Association of Basketball Coaches today announced that St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt is its 2015-16 District 4 Coach of the Year, and sophomore point guard Jaylen Adams and senior guard Marcus Posley were both selected to the second team All-District 4. The awards are selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC. District … [Read more...] about NABC honors Adams, Posley with All-District selections; Schmidt named District 4 Coach of the Year
King Rice and Justin Robinson earn NABC All-District Honors
Courtesy of MonmouthHawks.com WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ– Monmouth men’s basketball head coach King Rice was named NABC District 1 Coach of the Year, while Justin Robinson (Lake Katrine, NY/Kingston) picked up District 1 First-Team honors. The duo helped Monmouth to a program record 28 wins this past season, and a MAAC regular season title. Rice earns NABC District 1 Coach of … [Read more...] about King Rice and Justin Robinson earn NABC All-District Honors