A weekly round-up of the latest comings and goings of Metro-Atlantic Athletic men’s basketball. Canisius seniors featured in Final Four game program The Canisius College men's basketball senior class of 2011 was recently featured in the official 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four Championship Program, which was held in Houston April 2-4. The five seniors were … [Read more...] about MAAC press break
Final Four
USBWA announces 2010-11 women’s honors
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) - The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has chosen the recipients of its 2010-11 women's postseason honors. Connecticut's Maya Moore is the National Player of the Year, while Baylor's Kim Mulkey is the National Coach of the Year and Baylor's Odyssey Sims is the National Freshman of the Year. All three selections will be honored at the USBWA Women's Awards … [Read more...] about USBWA announces 2010-11 women’s honors
Wally’s Wednesday … the Houston Homestretch
by Wally The race to crown a national basketball champion is in its homestretch as the four finalists and hordes of media have gathered in my (new) hometown of Houston. It's a great time of the year down here ... lots of sun and still not "hot" ... daytime highs between 70-80 ... not too muggy. Astros haven't lost a game (yet) and the Rockets are making a run at the … [Read more...] about Wally’s Wednesday … the Houston Homestretch
Performance of the week | Shelvin Mack
By Paul Casey Gotham It is that time again. Let’s hear from you, readers. We had another week of stellar performances. Pick the ONE (1), UNE, UNO from March 21st-27th that stands out to you, and tell us a story. Butler's Shelvin Mack gets my POTW. The Butler guard put bookends on a 74-71 victory over the Florida Gators as the Bulldogs clinched back-to-back trips to the … [Read more...] about Performance of the week | Shelvin Mack
Butler-Florida thread
A trip to Houston and the Final Four is on the line when the Horizon League throws down with the SEC. For the second consecutive year and for the second time in school history, Butler has advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championships. The Bulldogs improved to 16-3 in the month of March in four seasons under head coach Brad Stevens. Butler … [Read more...] about Butler-Florida thread