By Paul Gotham With four teams alive and kicking in the quest to cut down the nets in Indianapolis, it is time to look at how each of them got to this point. Michigan State Spartans Previous tournament appearances 1957 (Final Four), 1959 (Elite 8), 1978 (Elite 8), 1979 (National Champion), 1985, 1986 (Sweet 16), 1990 (Sweet 16), 1991 (second round), 1992 (second … [Read more...] about Final Four Capsules: Michigan State Spartans
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Final Four Capsules: Butler Bulldogs
With four teams alive and kicking in the quest to cut down the nets in Indianapolis, it is time to look at how each of them got to this point. Butler Bulldogs Previous tournament appearances 1962 (lost in the second round), 1997 (lost first round), 1998 (lost first round), 2000 (lost first round), 2003 (lost Sweet 16), 2007 (lost Sweet 16), 2008 (lost second round), … [Read more...] about Final Four Capsules: Butler Bulldogs
College Basketball Splinters | March 29, 2010
By Paul Gotham Coaching through adversity To get to the Elite Eight or Final Four a team has to confront its fair share of hurdles. Some teams have more than others. Tom Izzo, Bruce Pearl, and Bob Huggins deserve a tip of the hat. Each of these guys guided their squads through some trying times. New Years was not a time of celebration for Pearl. Four of his guys were … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | March 29, 2010
Tennessee – Michigan State: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: Tennessee and Michigan State meet in St. Louis as Bruce Pearl's No. 6 seed Volunteers (28-8) do battle with Tom Izzo's Spartans (27-8) on the court at Edward Jones Dome. Plot: SEC clashes with the Big Ten for a spot in the Final Four. Sub-plot: The game pits a pair of coaches and teams who have dealt with adversity during the season. Earlier in … [Read more...] about Tennessee – Michigan State: Tale Of The Tape
Baylor – Duke: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: Reliant Stadium is the stage as Scott Drew’s No. 3 seed Baylor Bears (28-7) clash with Mike Krzyzewski and his No.1 seed Duke Blue Devils (32-5). Plot: Big 12 and the Atlantic Coast Conference collide with a trip to the Final Four on the line. Sub-plot: Baylor makes its first NCAA quarter-finals appearance since 1950. Duke last reached the Final … [Read more...] about Baylor – Duke: Tale Of The Tape