Top Indiana Recruit Will Likely Play Elsewhere: Indiana’s uncertain coaching situation has hit the Hoosiers hard as top basketball signee Devin Ebanks was granted a release from his letter of intent last week to explore other options that will allow him to “have a great relationship” with his coach. Ebanks […]
Month: March 2008
Elite Eight [3/30/08]
Midwest Regional – Elite Eight: With No. 1 Kansas’ 59-57 win against No. 10 Davidson, the Jayhawks completed history as all four No. 1 seeds reached the Final Four for the first time in NCAA Tournament history. The Wildcats put up a good fight, however, ending the game with a […]
Elite Eight [3/29/08]
East Regional – Elite Eight: After blowing a 12-point halftime lead, No. 1 North Carolina pulled away from No. 3 Louisville late in the second half to win 83-73 and move into the Final Four. Junior forward Tyler Hansbrough refused to let the Tar Heels lose, finishing with 28 points […]
Detroit Regional Notes
Curry Too Good for Wisconsin; Kansas Next by Jay Pearlman DETROIT – In life as in basketball, certain time periods are about learning, about catching up, about intense focus on a singular subject; yes, about tunnel vision. Three years ago when this writer rejoined the sports media, my focus was […]
Big East Women Rule Bridgeport
Big East Women Rule Bridgeport in Second Round by Ray Floriani BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Second round action in the Women’s NCAA tournament saw a familiar face and a newcomer advance to the Sweet 16. UConn dominated Texas en route to their 15th consecutive regional appearance, while Louisville, also dominant in […]
Sweet 16 [3/28/08]
Midwest Regional – Sweet 16: No. 1 Kansas used a 13-1 run to end the first half, build a 19-point lead and eventually cruise to a 72-57 win against No. 12 Villanova. The Jayhawks got an early double-digit lead and never let Villanova pull closer than seven points. Junior swingman […]
Sweet 16 [3/27/08]
East Regional – Sweet 16: No. 1 North Carolina won by at least 20 points for the third consecutive game, beating No. 4 Washington State 68-47 to move into the Elite Eight against Louisville. The Tar Heels started slowly but eventually had enough firepower to quiet the Cougars. Washington State’s […]
UCLA: Trouble Brewin’
Trouble Brewin’: UCLA starters Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and Josh Shipp might be at less than full strength Thursday night when they face Western Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament regional semifinals. Mbah a Moute has a sprained left ankle and is having an MRI for precaution. He is expected […]
Villanova: Wildcats’ Win Comes With a Price
Wildcats’ Win Comes With a Price: Villanova defeated Siena 84-72 Sunday to advance to the Sweet 16, but sophomore center Casiem Drummond fractured his right ankle and is lost for the season. He will undergo surgery to repair the ankle. The injury is unrelated to the stress fracture he was […]
Louisville, Tennessee: Does Louisville Already Have a Leg Up?
Does Louisville Already Have a Leg Up?: When Tennessee plays Louisville in the Sweet 16, the Cardinals might already have a slight edge because senior guard Chris Lofton has sustained a minor leg injury. He tweaked his ankle in a 76-71 overtime win against Butler. He was seen wearing a […]
