Tag: Big East Conference men’s basketball
Underdog ‘Cats? Pick against Villanova at your own peril
PHILADELPHIA — The odds are against Villanova making a run to the Elite Eight.
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Colorado, Bama, LSU advance in East; Ewing, Pitino go home
Three fresh-face programs advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in the East Region, ousting some old-guard coaches along the way.
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There is still madness in the NCAAs, it’s just a bit quieter
INDIANAPOLIS — No bands. No cheer squads. No packed buildings filled with neutral fans suddenly throwing their support behind a plucky double-digit underdog hoping...
Oregon anxious to take floor after advancing without playing
The Oregon Ducks moved on in the West Region without the usual excitement that accompanies moving on.
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Indiana Snapshot: Butler’s pitch to Hinkle changed sport
INDIANAPOLIS — Tony Hinkle faced a life-changing choice in early 1921.
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Marquette fires coach teve Wojciechowski after 7 seasons
MILWAUKEE — Marquette fired basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski on Friday after seven seasons in which he posted no NCAA Tournament victories.
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Calling shots, not blocking them, Ewing leads Hoyas to NCAAs
When Patrick Ewing thinks about the old days, about his 1980s college career at Georgetown as a dominant 7-foot center wearing a T-shirt underneath...
St. John’s juniors Moore, Cole set to transfer
NEW YORK — Isaih Moore and Vince Cole are leaving St. John's after one season with the team.
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Even with Livers injured, Michigan earns No. 1 seed in East
Michigan’s bittersweet weekend continued Sunday as it earned a No. 1 seed in the East Regional a day after announcing its second-leading scorer has...
Butler guard needs offseason surgery after tearing ACL
INDIANAPOLIS — Butler guard Myles Tate will need offseason surgery after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during last week's Big...
