First thoughts after No. 1 Villanova's victory over No. 23/22 Notre Dame. By PAUL GOTHAM Josh Hart netted a career-high 37 points, and Villanova, which trailed by as many as 11, went on to defeat Notre Dame, 74-66. With the win Villanova matched a program record with its 16th straight victory dating back to last season. Matters of the Hart Hart was the only Wildcat … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Villanova 74 Notre Dame 66
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Kearney’s Rose leads Temple in upset of Florida State
Roundup of Thursday's Top 25 action. Temple 89 No. 25 Florida State 86 Quinton Rose (Bishop Kearney) came off the bench to lead Temple to a come-from-behind victory in the NIT Season Tip-Off. Rose netted a game-high 26 points on 6-of-16 shooting from the floor and 12-of-15 from the free throw line. The freshman collected six rebounds and four assists in the effort. The … [Read more...] about Kearney’s Rose leads Temple in upset of Florida State
FGCU’s Brandon Goodwin named ASUN Newcomer of the Week
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com LAKE POINT, Ga. - Following three games in which he led, or tied, FGCU in scoring, Brandon Goodwin has been named the ASUN Men's Basketball Newcomer of the Week for the first time, league officials announced on Monday. Goodwin, a transfer from UCF, averaged 21.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3 assists over the Eagles' three games, in addition to … [Read more...] about FGCU’s Brandon Goodwin named ASUN Newcomer of the Week
Rebounds & Putbacks: UConn – Dayton
By Paul Gotham Thoughts on UConn's victory over Dayton. He's not just off the Boat(right) Mark Titus made Club Trillion famous. The career Ohio State bench warmer logged enough zeroes per game to meet the qualification. UConn's Ryan Boatright is the antithesis. The 6-0 guard makes stat sheet stuffing his job with 20 points on 6-12 shooting to with five rebounds, four … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: UConn – Dayton
Maui ’13 takeaways
By Paul Gotham Success in the Maui Invitational usually coincides with March success. The degree to which varies. Kemba Walker and UConn reigned in Hawaii in 2010. The Huskies went on to the national title later that year. Tyler Hansbrough and UNC took the 2008 Maui title and topped Michigan State for the Heels fifth national championship. Jim Boeheim's Syracuse Orange … [Read more...] about Maui ’13 takeaways