First thoughts after Wisconsin's semi-final win over Kentucky. By PAUL GOTHAM Turning the tables...errr...boards In last year's national semi-final, UK converted 11 offensive rebounds into a 23-10 advantage in second-chance points on their way to a 74-73 victory. Six of those second-chance opportunities came during a 15-0 Wildcat run early in the second half. Saturday night … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 71 Kentucky 64
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Oklahoma’s Kruger reaches NCAA Tournament milestone
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Lon Kruger etched his own name in NCAA Tournament history on Sunday. When his No. 3-seed Oklahoma Sooners defeated the No. 11-seed Dayton Flyers and advanced to the Sweet 16, it marked the first time in history a coach has taken four different programs to a regional semi-final. Kruger’s selfless response to the accomplishment gave an … [Read more...] about Oklahoma’s Kruger reaches NCAA Tournament milestone
No. 21 UNLV runs past Canisius
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com LAS VEGAS, NEV. – Five UNLV players scored in double figures, led by freshman Anthony Bennett and his team-high 21 points, as the No. 21 Runnin’ Rebels defeated Canisius College 89-74 Saturday night in the Thomas & Mack Center. The victory was UNLV’s eighth straight and improved the team to 11-1 on the season, while the Golden Griffins saw their … [Read more...] about No. 21 UNLV runs past Canisius
#23/22 Dayton flies past UNLV, 82-58
TEMPE, Ariz. – No. 23/22 University of Dayton women’s basketball defeated UNLV 82-58 on the first day of the Arizona State Classic Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena. Senior Sam MacKay paced UD with 18 points to go along with a career-high eight rebounds and six steals. Sophomore Andrea Hoover had 14 points, all in the first half. Sophomore Ally Malott added 13 points and … [Read more...] about #23/22 Dayton flies past UNLV, 82-58
Casey’s Top 25 | 2/7/11
Top 25 teams fared a little better than last week. Still, a few bushes shook. 1. Ohio State - The Buckeyes visit Madison on Saturday. "The party's over..." 2. Texas - The 'Horns will have to guard against complacency as they travel to Oklahoma. Baylor comes to town on Saturday. You don't suppose...NAH! 3. Kansas - The Jayhawks play truth and consequences with Missouri … [Read more...] about Casey’s Top 25 | 2/7/11