By Paul Gotham Dissection of a victory As the saying goes: "It's better to be lucky than good." Yeah, it doesn't hurt when you are lucky and good at the same time. That is the case with Mike Brey's Notre Dame Fighting Irish and their recent victory over Marquette. Solid rebounding, gamesmanship, and being in the right place at the right time proved the recipe to … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | March 8, 2010
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UConn-Notre Dame: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: Hot times tonight in the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center when Jim Calhoun and his Connecticut Huskies (17-12/ 7-9) come a calling for a Big East battle with Mike Brey's Notre Dame Fighting Irish (19-10/ 8-8). Plot: A first round bye is at stake. The Irish possess eighth place and the final bye for the upcoming conference tournament. UConn is … [Read more...] about UConn-Notre Dame: 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