By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Six years removed from its most recent NCAA Tournament game victory, the current UConn men's basketball team realizes the history of the program but does not allow that to get in the way of the present. And a forgettable end to the 2020-21 season has added to UConn’s focus. Dan Hurley's No. 5 seed Huskies (23-9) will face No. 12 New Mexico … [Read more...] about UConn has single-minded purpose
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Vermont not just “happy to be here,” Arkansas not overlooking Catamounts as NCAA Tournament looms
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO – Eric Musselman vividly remembers his shot at scoring the NCAA Tournament upset he and his Arkansas Razorbacks hope to avoid Thursday evening. Musselman’s San Diego Toreros, for which he was a role player, were the No. 9 seed against Chris Morris, Mike Jones, Jeff Moore and the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the 1987 tournament. The winner of … [Read more...] about Vermont not just “happy to be here,” Arkansas not overlooking Catamounts as NCAA Tournament looms
“Teddy Buckets” comes to Buffalo
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Credit Teddy "Buckets" Allen with the ability to see through the ruse. When the New Mexico State guard heard of the flattering comments made about him earlier in the day by opposing coach Dan Hurley, he didn't hesitate with a response: "He just blowing that pregame smoke," the redshirt junior said. "You know how that goes. I ain't listening to … [Read more...] about “Teddy Buckets” comes to Buffalo
If South Dakota State is to advance, the Jackrabbits will need to find rhythm behind the arc
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- When Baylor Scheierman and Douglas Wilson talk about favorite memories of NCAA Tournaments past. Both South Dakota State Jackrabbits mention last-minute shots from distance. Scheierman recalls the Mario Chalmers 3-pointer at the end of regulation in the 2008 NCAA championship game that forced overtime when Kansas went on to win the national … [Read more...] about If South Dakota State is to advance, the Jackrabbits will need to find rhythm behind the arc
Richmond gets long-awaited chance at “Dance” in NCAA matchup with Iowa
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BUFFALO – Richmond was optimistic about its NCAA Tournament chances entering the 2020 Atlantic 10 Tournament. The Spiders were included in 80 of the 97 Bracket Matrix projections, a consensus No. 11 seed, after a 24-7 regular season and second place finish in the Atlantic 10 standings. They heard the news that COVID-19 was prematurely ending their season in … [Read more...] about Richmond gets long-awaited chance at “Dance” in NCAA matchup with Iowa