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
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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
Back where he started; Dez Wells and Maryland look to deliver
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Three years, three conferences and two schools later Dez Wells is back where he started - in the NCAA Tournament. Just don't expect the Maryland Terrapins senior to take the time and look back on what he's accomplished. "I’m staying away from reflecting until our season is over," Wells said during Saturday's press event at the Nationwide … [Read more...] about Back where he started; Dez Wells and Maryland look to deliver
UD defense starts with Kyle Davis
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- In the final analysis it was about a 6-0 guard, and how he helped neutralize an opposing front court. Kyle Davis took the slightest detail and turned it into a significant impact as the No. 11-seed Dayton Flyers defeated the No. 6-seed Providence Friars 66-53 in Friday's night second round NCAA Tournament matchup. It wasn't just that the … [Read more...] about UD defense starts with Kyle Davis
Dayton advances past Providence
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Dyshawn Pierre led three in double figures as the Dayton Flyers outlasted the Providence Friars, 66-53 in second round NCAA Tournament action at Nationwide Arena late Friday night. The junior forward sparked a decisive 11-2 run midway through the second half with a pair of buckets and an assist. "Our shots weren't falling in the first … [Read more...] about Dayton advances past Providence