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Friars stand between Dayton and the round of 32

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By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Atlantic 10 meets Big East when No. 11-seed Dayton (26-8) meets No. 6 Providence (22-11) at Nationwide Arena, Friday night. Dayton is coming off a dramatic win over Boise State. Providence fell 63-61 to Villanova in the Big East semi-finals. La Dontae Henton (19.7 ppg/6.4 rpg) leads a trio of Friars in double figures which includes Tyler … [Read more...] about Friars stand between Dayton and the round of 32

Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Southeast Division

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By: Joe Manganiello 1. Miami Heat (’11-’12 record: 46-20) Best player: LeBron James is the best player in the world. His performance on a national stage during the playoffs and on the international stage during the Olympics speak for themselves. As long as James is on the floor, the Heat have a player who controls every aspect of the game. It might not be possible to … [Read more...] about Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Southeast Division

UConn-Notre Dame: Tale Of The Tape

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By Paul Gotham Setting: Hot times tonight in the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center when Jim Calhoun and his Connecticut Huskies (17-12/ 7-9) come a calling for a Big East battle with Mike Brey's Notre Dame Fighting Irish (19-10/ 8-8). Plot: A first round bye is at stake. The Irish possess eighth place and the final bye for the upcoming conference tournament. UConn is … [Read more...] about UConn-Notre Dame: Tale Of The Tape