After an improbable win over Florida Atlantic in the AAC tournament semifinals on Saturday and on the cusp of a conference title, Temple coach Adam Fisher said he was thinking about John Chaney, the Owls coaching legend who died three years ago.… Continue Reading »
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Pitino: UNM’s NCAA return caps ‘amazing journey’
On Saturday, New Mexico earned its first NCAA berth since 2014 after a 68-61 win over SDSU in the title game of the Mountain West tournament. It’s a “very rewarding” achievement amid the league’s tough national-level gauntlet, says coach Richard Pitino.… Continue Reading »
Men’s Bracketology: Time to focus, the field of 68 is becoming crystal clear
Heading into Saturday, there was still plenty to play for.… Continue Reading »
Canisius won’t keep Witherspoon after 14-18 year
Following a 72-56 loss to Quinnipiac in the quarterfinal round of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament this week, Canisius University announced it will not renew Reggie Witherspoon’s contract after eight seasons with the Golden Griffins.… Continue Reading »
LBSU eyes tourney berth after coach’s dismissal
After agreeing to a “mutual separation” with Long Beach State on Monday, coach Dan Monson has his team in the Big West title game and a win away from an improbable NCAA Tournament berth.… Continue Reading »
Vermont wins America East, locks up NCAA bid
Top-seeded Vermont captured its third consecutive America East conference title on Saturday by defeating UMass Lowell 66-61, securing a trip to the NCAA tournament in the process.… Continue Reading »
Badgers trip Purdue in OT to reach Big Ten final
Wisconsin beat Big Ten tournament top-seed Purdue 76-75 on Saturday for a spot in the conference championship game.… Continue Reading »
Illini in Big Ten final behind Shannon’s record 40
Terrence Shannon Jr. set a Big Ten tournament record with 40 points to lead No. 13 Illinois past Nebraska 98-87 in Saturday’s semifinals.… Continue Reading »
Michigan fires coach Howard after 8-24 season
Juwan Howard was fired as Michigan’s men’s basketball coach, the school announced Friday.… Continue Reading »
Howard wins MEAC tournament, seals NCAA bid
Jordan Hairston scored 18 points and Bryce Harris and Seth Towns each scored 16 points as Howard outlasted Delaware State 70-67 on Saturday in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament championship to secure an NCAA tournament bid.… Continue Reading »