By Paul Gotham Coaching through adversity To get to the Elite Eight or Final Four a team has to confront its fair share of hurdles. Some teams have more than others. Tom Izzo, Bruce Pearl, and Bob Huggins deserve a tip of the hat. Each of these guys guided their squads through some trying times. New Years was not a time of celebration for Pearl. Four of his guys were … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | March 29, 2010
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Baylor – Duke: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: Reliant Stadium is the stage as Scott Drew’s No. 3 seed Baylor Bears (28-7) clash with Mike Krzyzewski and his No.1 seed Duke Blue Devils (32-5). Plot: Big 12 and the Atlantic Coast Conference collide with a trip to the Final Four on the line. Sub-plot: Baylor makes its first NCAA quarter-finals appearance since 1950. Duke last reached the Final … [Read more...] about Baylor – Duke: Tale Of The Tape