ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has released its 2016-17 Men's All-District Teams, based on voting from its national membership of 900-plus. The USBWA has selected All-District Teams since the 1956-57 season, its founding year. For each of the nine geographic districts, ten players are selected (11 in the case of ties) as well as a player and … [Read more...] about USBWA names All-District Teams
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Ohio State uses long ball to upset No. 16 Wisconsin
OHIO STATE 83 No. 16 WISCONSIN 73 Andre Wesson, Micah Potter and C.J. Jackson each hit a three during a 9-0 run mid-way through the first half to put Ohio State up by 10 and help the Buckeyes upset the Wisconsin Badgers. Jackson's 18 points and Jae'Sean Tate's double-double (15 points, 12 rebounds) fueled the Buckeyes. Bronson Koenig scored 27 points for the … [Read more...] about Ohio State uses long ball to upset No. 16 Wisconsin
No. 10 UCLA gets revenge on No. 5 Oregon
Rundown of Thursday's Top 25 action. No. 10 UCLA 82 No. 5 OREGON 79 Aaron Holiday scored six points during a 9-0 run late in the second half, and UCLA went up five points and held on to beat the Oregon Ducks and avenge a loss in their most previous meeting when Dillon Brooks hit a game-winning three. Lonzo Ball topped the Bruins with 15 points and 11 rebounds for a … [Read more...] about No. 10 UCLA gets revenge on No. 5 Oregon
Arizona’s Markkanen named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected the Arizona's Lauri Markkanen as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 22. As the Pac-12 Conference Player of the Week, Markkanen was nominated for the weekly award, which was chosen by a representative of the USBWA board of directors from a list of … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Markkanen named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
USBWA unveils midseason watch lists
ST. LOUIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced midseason watch lists for the Oscar Robertson Trophy (National Player of the Year) and the Wayman Tisdale Award (National Freshman Player of the Year). Balloting for the USBWA's All-America Team, All-District Teams and the association's individual awards will take place in March. The Oscar Robertson Trophy … [Read more...] about USBWA unveils midseason watch lists