Final Four
Villa Maria sophomore Shaquana Owens eclipses 1,000 career points
Courtesy of Villa Maria Athletics BUFFALO, NY -- Villa Maria College sophomore Shaquana Owens (Buffalo, NY/Tapestry Charter) made history this past week at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Basketball Tournament, eclipsing 1,000 career points in just two seasons. Owens eclipsed the 1,000 point mark in an 18-point performance against second-seeded … [Read more...] about Villa Maria sophomore Shaquana Owens eclipses 1,000 career points
USBWA unveils midseason watch lists
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced midseason watch lists for the Oscar Robertson Trophy (National Player of the Year) and the Wayman Tisdale Award (National Freshman Player of the Year). Balloting for the USBWA's All-America Team, All-District Teams and the association's individual awards will take place in March. The Oscar Robertson Trophy … [Read more...] about USBWA unveils midseason watch lists
Ochefu gives Villanova its anchor
By PAUL GOTHAM HOUSTON, TX. -- While his teammates "Shoot 'em up, or sleep in the streets," Daniel Ochefu is content to control the paint. The Villanova Wildcats average almost 25 3-point attempts a game. Ochefu, Villanova's starting forward, averages fewer than seven shots. Don't let that fool you. The big man will play a vital role in Villanova's offense when the … [Read more...] about Ochefu gives Villanova its anchor
Oklahoma is more than the “Buddy Show”
By PAUL GOTHAM HOUSTON, TX. -- University of Oklahoma Sooners coach Lon Kruger knows his team shoots the three as well as any in the country. Kruger realizes, too, his defense is playing its best at the right time. More importantly, the fifth-year coach understands his team's success has to do with 105. When Oklahoma takes the court against Villanova Saturday in the Final … [Read more...] about Oklahoma is more than the “Buddy Show”