BY PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Move over Ali Farokhmanesh and Kevin Pittsnogle, Thomas Walkup has this NCAA Tournament's version of a surname begging to be used as a verb. Walkup has a name to remember and game to go with it. Friday night, he torched No. 3-seed West Virginia for 33 points in a convincing 70-56 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. "Thomas does … [Read more...] about Walkup’s game is one of tradition
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Walkup and Stephen F. Austin take down West Virginia
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- His coach knew he was the best player on the court before the game even started, and Thomas Walkup confirmed Brad Underwood's opinion. The Stephen F. Austin senior forward put his full offensive arsenal on display Friday night as the No. 14-seed Lumberjacks upset No.3 -seed West Virginia Mountaineers, 70-56 in the first round of NCAA East … [Read more...] about Walkup and Stephen F. Austin take down West Virginia
Stephen F. Austin and West Virginia bring matching levels of pressure
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- It's no coincidence that the No. 14 seed Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and No. 3-seed West Virginia Mountaineers are mirror images. Stephen F. Austin's Brad Underwood is a Bob Huggins disciple, and the third-year coach doesn't hesitate to praise Huggins. "He's the single best communicator with people and with players that I've ever seen," … [Read more...] about Stephen F. Austin and West Virginia bring matching levels of pressure
Kansas finishes regular season at the top
Compiled by RYAN McDONOUGH with liner notes from JOSH KAY Kansas (27-4/15-3) Points: 324. (12 first-place votes) The Jayhawks finished the regular season with a win over Iowa State, giving them nine victories against ranked opponents, the most in Division I basketball. 2. Michigan State (26-5/13-5) Points: 309. (one first-place vote) It is the year of the … [Read more...] about Kansas finishes regular season at the top
Jayhawks climb to the top of the weekly rankings
Compiled by RYAN MCDONOUGH with liner notes by JOSH KAY. Kansas (14-1/3-0) Points: 373. (14 first-place votes) Previous ranking: 2 Upcoming: Tuesday at No. 11 West Virginia, Saturday vs. TCU. Three Jayhawks (Perry Ellis, Wayne Selden Jr. and Devonte Graham) scored at least 20 points in KU’s three-overtime win against Oklahoma. 2. Oklahoma … [Read more...] about Jayhawks climb to the top of the weekly rankings