By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- One year you're a late-season insertion into the starting lineup. Next you're being compared to one of the game's greats. Such is life for the University of Notre Dame's Matt Farrell. The 6-foot-1 junior point guard who stepped into the starting five during last year's Atlantic Coast Conference tournament has Notre Dame ready for another … [Read more...] about One year later, ND’s Farrell savors the opportunity
NCAA Tournament
Villanova embraces the pressure
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- One year later the narrative has changed. The effect hasn't. Jay Wright and his Villanova Wildcats enter the 2017 NCAA Tournament as the reigning national champions trying to repeat. Twelve months ago, fans wondered if Villanova could reach reach the second weekend of the Big Dance. "I don't know if one is harder than the other," Wright … [Read more...] about Villanova embraces the pressure
FGCU opens NCAA Tournament Thursday night against Florida State
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com ORLANDO - Making its third NCAA Tournament appearance in the last five years, the 14th-seeded FGCU men's basketball team is ready for its First Round matchup with in-state foe and 3rd-seeded Florida State on Thursday, Mar. 16, at 9:20 p.m. from the Amway Center. SETTING THE STAGE The Eagles are 3-2 all-time in NCAA Tournament … [Read more...] about FGCU opens NCAA Tournament Thursday night against Florida State
New Orleans comes full circle at First Four
By PAUL GOTHAM When members and staff of the New Orleans men's basketball team say they are happy to be here, they mean it. Not that the Privateers don't want to try and win a game, but six seasons ago appearing in the NCAA Tournament was an impossibility. Tuesday night UNO takes the floor at the University of Dayton Arena against Mount St. Mary's looking to advance to … [Read more...] about New Orleans comes full circle at First Four
Dunk City readies for third NCAA tournament in five years
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com ORLANDO - Making its third NCAA Tournament appearance in the last five years, the 14th-seeded FGCU men's basketball team is gearing up for its First Round matchup with in-state foe and 3rd-seeded Florida State on Thursday, Mar. 16, at 9:20 p.m. from the Amway Center. The Eagles are 3-2 all-time in NCAA Tournament games, with the .600 winning … [Read more...] about Dunk City readies for third NCAA tournament in five years