By PAUL GOTHAM Entering Saturday's Elite 8 game against Notre Dame, Kentucky's Wildcats boasted the numbers of the top-rated defense in the country. UK led the nation in field goal percentage defense (.351), ranked second in blocks (6.9), third in 3-point field goal defense (.270) and third in points allowed (53.9) per game. Facing one of the nation's top-rated offenses … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s defense proved its ability to adapt
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Rebounds & Putbacks: Kentucky 68 Notre Dame 66
Scattering of thoughts about Kentucky's win over Notre Dame in the Midwest Regional final. Decisive run Kentucky hit their last nine shots from the floor and scored on 10 of their last 11 possessions. Notre Dame missed their last three shots. Up to that point, the Irish had hit 49 percent from the floor against the nation's top-rated defense. Living with the … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Kentucky 68 Notre Dame 66
Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 85 Arizona 78
First thoughts on Wisconsin's 85-78 victory over Arizona in the West Region final. Decisive run Wisconsin opened the second half hitting eight of their first ten from the floor including six of seven behind the arc. Wisconsin turned a three-point halftime deficit into a nine-point advantage with 10:55 remaining. Sam Dekker scored nine (three 3-pointers) and Frank Kaminsky … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 85 Arizona 78
Oklahoma’s Kruger reaches NCAA Tournament milestone
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Lon Kruger etched his own name in NCAA Tournament history on Sunday. When his No. 3-seed Oklahoma Sooners defeated the No. 11-seed Dayton Flyers and advanced to the Sweet 16, it marked the first time in history a coach has taken four different programs to a regional semi-final. Kruger’s selfless response to the accomplishment gave an … [Read more...] about Oklahoma’s Kruger reaches NCAA Tournament milestone
Oklahoma outlasts Dayton to reach Sweet 16
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- The drought lasted 8:53. Eight missed shots and five turnovers proved too much for the Dayton Flyers. Buddy Hield and Jordan Woodard combined for 31 points as the No. 3-seed Oklahoma Sooners (24-10) advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 72-66 victory over Dayton (27-9) in NCAA Tournament third round action at Nationwide Arena. "Obviously a … [Read more...] about Oklahoma outlasts Dayton to reach Sweet 16