Leading up to the 2009 NIT Season Tip Off on November 16th, Pickin’ Splinters will be counting down the top 25 of the college hardwood nation. By Paul Gotham '08 - '09 Results: 22-11 (9 - 9 Big Ten) Lost first round NCAA tournament to Texas, 76-62. Coach: Tubby Smith 42 - 25 - 2 years at Minnesota. 407 - 159 -17 seasons overall. Key returners: Ralph Sampson III … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #23t Minnesota
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College Hoops Countdown | #25 Notre Dame
Leading up to the 2009 NIT Season Tip Off on November 16th, Pickin' Splinters will be counting down the top 25 of the college hardwood nation. By Paul Gotham 08-09 Results: 21 -15 (8-10 Big East). Lost in the NIT semi-final round to Penn State, 67-59. Coach: Mike Brey 188 - 101 / 9 years at Notre Dame. 287 - 153 overall. Key Returners: Luke Harangody - 23.3 ppg., … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #25 Notre Dame
What Now Coach ‘Refuse To Lose’?
By Paul Gotham It's one thing to lose - make sure you don't lose twice. Sage advice shared by many a coach. In the past, the suggestion of such words offered perspective for young athletes. Losing a single contest should serve as an opportunity for learning. One needs to make sure to not lose respect through such a process - respect for the opponent, respect for the … [Read more...] about What Now Coach ‘Refuse To Lose’?
When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part II
by Rey View Part I of this article here. The question then is what has happened since the 1980s when multiple Ivy League players would hear their names called on draft night? For one, it seems that while other universities' standards become a little more flexible, Ivy League universities continuously become more stringent. This, along with no athletic scholarships, … [Read more...] about When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part II
When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part I
by Rey I recently attended a high school state all-star basketball game. There were two guards from a state championship team that I looked forward to seeing play. Behind me, a discussion began about one of the players, a point guard that will attend Yale. "Why is he going to Yale? He ain't going pro if he's going to the Ivy League. Must not have had a lot of offers. … [Read more...] about When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part I