Courtesy of GoDuquesne.com. PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University Director of Athletics Greg Amodio announced today that Ron Everhart will not be retained as head men's basketball coach. "I appreciate all Ron has done for our men's basketball program," said Amodio. "He stepped into a difficult situation six years ago and was able to make Duquesne competitive in the Atlantic … [Read more...] about Duquesne announces change in leadership of men’s basketball program
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Badgers, Cards, Orange and the Sweet Sixteen
Sixteen remain trying for a chance at eight: "...Blue skies up ahead, and in this I'm a rain cloud. Oh oh oh, the sweetest thing." #2/2 SYRACUSE (33-2) vs. 14/13 WISCONSIN (26-9) Syracuse and Wisconsin have met twice previously. The most recent pairing came in 1999-2000 when the two programs squared off in the finals of the NABC Classic in the Dome. SU won, 68-49, in a … [Read more...] about Badgers, Cards, Orange and the Sweet Sixteen
UMass rallies for 72-70 win at Drexel
Courtesy of UMassAthletics.com. PHILADELPHIA - Terrell Vinson scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half as Massachusetts erased a 17-point deficit to defeat Drexel, 72-70, and advance to the semifinals of the National Invitation Tournament. The comeback marked the second time this season the Minutemen have been able to overcome a 17-point margin for a win … [Read more...] about UMass rallies for 72-70 win at Drexel
Dan Hurley named Rhode Island Coach
Courtesy of GoRhody.com. KINGSTON, R.I. -- Dan Hurley has accepted the position of head men's basketball coach at the University of Rhode Island, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn. Hurley, who spent the last two seasons as head coach at Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y., becomes the 19th head coach in URI history. "We are thrilled to name … [Read more...] about Dan Hurley named Rhode Island Coach
Bonas proved they belonged
By Paul Casey Gotham Two minutes and change remained on the Bridgestone Arena clock last Friday afternoon. A six-point St. Bonaventure half-time lead had evaporated. Okaro White capped a 12-0 run with a dunk, and Florida State led 60-52 in the second round of the Midwest Regional. Surrender seemed likely. The Seminoles had flexed their muscles. Their defense, which … [Read more...] about Bonas proved they belonged