By PAUL GOTHAM Initial thoughts following Duke's win over Wisconsin in the National Championship. Making the adjustment Wisconsin converted eight first-half offensive rebounds into an 11-4 advantage in second-chance points. Sam Dekker scored six of those points. Duke allowed just three offensive boards after the break and two second-chance points. The teams finished … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Duke 68 Wisconsin 63
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Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 71 Kentucky 64
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
Wisconsin will need to control the glass
By PAUL GOTHAM If Wisconsin's Badgers are to avenge last year's loss to Kentucky in the national semi-final, it will start and end with defensive rebounding. On their way to a 74-73 victory, UK converted 11 offensive rebounds into a 23-10 advantage in second-chance points. Six of those second-chance opportunities came during a 15-0 Wildcat run early in the second … [Read more...] about Wisconsin will need to control the glass
Rebounds & Putbacks: Kentucky 68 Notre Dame 66
Scattering of thoughts about Kentucky's win over Notre Dame in the Midwest Regional final. Decisive run Kentucky hit their last nine shots from the floor and scored on 10 of their last 11 possessions. Notre Dame missed their last three shots. Up to that point, the Irish had hit 49 percent from the floor against the nation's top-rated defense. Living with the … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Kentucky 68 Notre Dame 66
Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 85 Arizona 78
First thoughts on Wisconsin's 85-78 victory over Arizona in the West Region final. Decisive run Wisconsin opened the second half hitting eight of their first ten from the floor including six of seven behind the arc. Wisconsin turned a three-point halftime deficit into a nine-point advantage with 10:55 remaining. Sam Dekker scored nine (three 3-pointers) and Frank Kaminsky … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 85 Arizona 78