Rankings compiled by RYAN MCDONOUGH with liner notes in part by JOSH KAY. 1. Michigan State (9-0) Points: 249 (9 first-place votes) Previous ranking: 2 Upcoming: Wednesday vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore, Saturday vs. Florida. Sharing (Denzel) Valentine greetings with one opponent at a time. 2. Kentucky (7-1) Points: 213. Previous ranking: 1 Upcoming: … [Read more...] about Valentine Greetings: Michigan State moves to top spot
West Virginia
Hurley and Bulls prepare for West Virginia
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Bobby Hurley has spent his lifetime around basketball courts. The Jersey City native played for his hall-of-fame father, Bob Hurley, Sr. at Saint Anthony's High School before attending Duke University. The NCAA's all-time assist leader eventually earned a first round pick in the NBA draft before he served as an assistant under his brother, … [Read more...] about Hurley and Bulls prepare for West Virginia
UB Bulls start their climb
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- Dictating pace while keeping all four wheels on the ground. That is the challenge in Friday's NCAA Tournament second round matchup pitting the No. 5-seed West Virginia Moutaineers (23-9) and the No. 12-seed Buffalo Bulls (23-9). Two teams that push pace meet at Nationwide Arena. Buffalo and West Virginia both rank in the nation's top 25 … [Read more...] about UB Bulls start their climb
Marist Announces Hiring of Mike Maker as Head Coach
Courtesy of GoRedFoxes.com POUGHKEEPSIE – Marist College has hired Mike Maker as its head men’s basketball coach, it was announced Tuesday by Director of Athletics Tim Murray. A press conference to introduce Maker as the 11th head coach in program history will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at McCann Arena. “We believe Mike Maker is a great fit for Marist,” … [Read more...] about Marist Announces Hiring of Mike Maker as Head Coach
Performance of the Week | Wumi Agunbiade
By Aaron M Smith Big time players rise to the occasion. Whether it is a last minute shot needed for a victory or a great performance on the road, big time players find a way to rise to the occasion and deliver a performance that leaves people talking for hours, days and even months. On Thursday night, the Duquesne Dukes were on the road facing #24 West Virginia hoping to … [Read more...] about Performance of the Week | Wumi Agunbiade