By PAUL GOTHAM James Farr likes life on the bubble, and Chris Mack is happy to have him there . With double-digit rebounds in seven games so far this season, Farr has signed as many times, per program custom, the rebounding bubble used in practice. "He’s been a guy that’s affected the game around the rim on both ends of the floor," Mack said during the Big East … [Read more...] about Xavier’s James Farr lives on the bubble
NCAA Tournament
Three ranked teams head 2015 Advocare Invitational field
By PAUL GOTHAM BUENA VISTA, FLA. -- Three currently ranked teams, two receiving votes, another two on the rise and a program at its beginning convene at the HP Field House for the Advocare Invitational over Thanksgiving weekend. No. 17 Notre Dame, No. 20 Wichita State, No. 23 Xavier, Dayton and Iowa all won at least one NCAA Tournament game a year ago. Monmouth opened … [Read more...] about Three ranked teams head 2015 Advocare Invitational field
McMillan fits right in with the Griffs
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jim Baron has been a head coach for 29 years. His teams have won more than 440 games. He's taken two different schools to the NCAA Tournament, and he's coached at the international level against some of the game's best. So when the Brooklyn native compares his current team to those of the past, it's worth a listen. "This team has more will … [Read more...] about McMillan fits right in with the Griffs
Bobby Hurley accepts head coaching position at Arizona State
In what can be categorized as "just a matter of time," Bobby Hurley left the University of Buffalo and Mid-American Conference for Arizona State. Hurley accomplished in two years what could not be done in over 40 at UB: earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament. Hurley inherits a Sun Devil program which has won just one NCAA Tournament game since 1980. As a player he led St. … [Read more...] about Bobby Hurley accepts head coaching position at Arizona State
Quinn Cook’s leadership started when last season ended
A year ago he played in the shadow of two teammates who later heard their names called in the NBA draft. This season he has three Blue Devils for whom the question might be whether they earn lottery status or not. Despite this if Duke University defeats Wisconsin's Badgers for the national championship, it may come down to the role of Quinn Cook. Duke's lone senior (in an … [Read more...] about Quinn Cook’s leadership started when last season ended