By PAUL GOTHAM PHILADELPHIA -- It's a case of one's strength also being a weakness. No one can question Zach Auguste's production on the court. Notre Dame's senior forward averages a double-double (14.3 points/10.9 rebounds), but it was his passion that got in the way earlier in his career. As a sophomore Auguste's emotions cost him six weeks during pre-season when he … [Read more...] about When lights are brightest, Notre Dame looks to Auguste
Luke Harangody
Atkins leads Notre Dame in first test of its new season
By Paul Gotham NOTRE DAME, IN – Eric Atkins donned a new pair of kicks Sunday afternoon. Shimmering with gold the combination birthday/Christmas gift grabbed attention. The sneakers paled in comparison to his game. Atkins netted a career-high 30 points and paced the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to an 87-81 overtime defeat of the Canisius Golden Griffins. For a Notre … [Read more...] about Atkins leads Notre Dame in first test of its new season
Burning Questions For This Final Weekend of Regular Season Play
By Paul Gotham In less than 48 hours, we will be fully immersed in conference tournaments. As the regular season of college basketball ends, here is a smattering of questions to consider. 1. Does Jim Boeheim have any voodoo is in his bag of tricks? Louisville is 11-4 against Syracuse, including a Cardinal win less than a month ago. Rick Pitino seems to have a hex on his … [Read more...] about Burning Questions For This Final Weekend of Regular Season Play
Notre Dame-Villanova: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: It's a Big East battle at the Wachovia Center as Mike Brey brings his Notre Dame Fightin' Irish (15-5/ 4-3) to the City of Brotherly Love for a conference showdown with Jay Wright's No. 3 Villanova Wildcats (18-1/ 7-0). Plot: Notre Dame sits tied for sixth place in the Big East three games behind Villanova. With a loss, the Irish could fall to 10th … [Read more...] about Notre Dame-Villanova: Tale Of The Tape
College Hoops Countdown | #25 Notre Dame
Leading up to the 2009 NIT Season Tip Off on November 16th, Pickin' Splinters will be counting down the top 25 of the college hardwood nation. By Paul Gotham 08-09 Results: 21 -15 (8-10 Big East). Lost in the NIT semi-final round to Penn State, 67-59. Coach: Mike Brey 188 - 101 / 9 years at Notre Dame. 287 - 153 overall. Key Returners: Luke Harangody - 23.3 ppg., … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #25 Notre Dame