By PAUL GOTHAM Four days away from the 25th anniversary of perhaps the greatest buzzer beater in NCAA Tournament history, University of Florida Gator Chris Chiozza showed his own flair for the dramatic. With four seconds remaining in overtime and Florida trailing by two, Chiozza raced the length of the floor and pulled up just beyond the three-point arc for the game … [Read more...] about Chiozza etches name in NCAA Tournament lore
East Region
Hield’s patience pays dividends for Oklahoma
By PAUL GOTHAM HOUSTON, TX. -- In a Final Four characterized with teams led by upper classmen, Oklahoma's Buddy Hield stands above the rest. During an era where it is perceived as a weakness, by some, to stay on campus beyond one's freshman year, Hield has made the most of his time at Norman, Oklahoma. "Hopefully Buddy serves as a poster child for those guys that are … [Read more...] about Hield’s patience pays dividends for Oklahoma
UCLA – Villanova: Tale of the Tape
by Paul Casey Gotham Setting: Whoa Nellie! It's gonna be a barn burner at the Wachovia Center when Jay Wright's #3 seed Villanova Wildcats tangle with Ben Howland's #6 UCLA Bruins in the second round of the East Region. Villanova should enjoy some home-cooking and home support. Plots: Which team will be respond to the alarm clock that went off in the first round? … [Read more...] about UCLA – Villanova: Tale of the Tape
Jamie Dixon Playing Hopscotch in a Mine Field
by Paul Casey Gotham and Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Rey! You watchin' the play-in game or NIT stuff? Watching Devan Downey and Stephen Curry battle it out in what could be Curry's last college game. The tournament is missing out not having these two guards included. You really think it's Curry's last game? Just a chance. Have you checked out the East … [Read more...] about Jamie Dixon Playing Hopscotch in a Mine Field