By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- It's no coincidence that the No. 14 seed Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and No. 3-seed West Virginia Mountaineers are mirror images. Stephen F. Austin's Brad Underwood is a Bob Huggins disciple, and the third-year coach doesn't hesitate to praise Huggins. "He's the single best communicator with people and with players that I've ever seen," … [Read more...] about Stephen F. Austin and West Virginia bring matching levels of pressure
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FGCU falls to UNC in opening round
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com RALEIGH, N.C. - The 16th-seeded FGCU men's basketball team (21-14) gave top-seeded North Carolina (29-6) all it could handle, but a big run in the 2nd half by the Tar Heels propelled them to an 83-67 win the First Round of the NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena Thursday night. The Eagles trailed at the half by just one, 41-40, but foul trouble … [Read more...] about FGCU falls to UNC in opening round
Jackson and Notre Dame learned how to finish
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- On the heels of an Elite Eight finish a year ago, the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish opened the 2015-16 season ranked top 20 in all major polls. By the end of November, Notre Dame stumbled and fell from the rankings not to return until mid-February. "We lost two pretty good players and two great leaders," Notre Dame head coach Mike … [Read more...] about Jackson and Notre Dame learned how to finish
UNC-Asheville reminds Wright of Crum’s Cards
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- When Jay Wright looks at video of the UNC-Asheville Bulldogs, he's reminded of a team from the past, and the memory doesn't sit well with the Villanova Wildcats coach. "They're like the old Louisville teams with Denny Crum, where everybody is 6-5, 6-6 and everybody can switch everything," said Wright said recalling the Louisville teams which won … [Read more...] about UNC-Asheville reminds Wright of Crum’s Cards
Patience rewarded; English and Iona ready for challenge ahead
By PAUL GOTHAM The last time Iona reached the NCAA Tournament, A.J. English watched from the sideline. The freshman made 17 appearances including six starts before a wrist injury ended his season in late January. Iona fell to Ohio State, 95-70. It was the Gaels second straight trip to the Dance. Three years later, English will get his first opportunity on the sport's … [Read more...] about Patience rewarded; English and Iona ready for challenge ahead