A run to the Final Four requires talent, but the luck of the draw doesn’t hurt.
Month: February 2010
Northeastern Continues to Look An Important Year Older
One game at a time, Northeastern looks more and more like a team that learned the painful lesson of last season. The latest example of this was the Huskies’ 62-53 victory over Georgia State on a snowy night in Boston.
Tough Stretch Could Influence Providence’s Present and Future
The Big East is certainly a strong conference this season, but the stretch Providence began on Tuesday still stands out nonetheless. It’s the first of four games against teams ranked in the top ten nationally, with two on the road. For the young Friars, it could make a difference in their careers, not just this season.
Georgetown is Getting Stronger
In a Big East that is once again very strong and has some very good teams at the top, Georgetown is starting to assert itself as a contender once again. Tuesday night’s 79-70 win at Providence may be a microcosm of the team’s season, one where they got stronger as the game went along.
Farewell to a Legend and Friend
Among all the activity of a very busy basketball week, was the sad news of the passing of Dick McGuire. His calling came at 84 and seems too soon.
Marquette Battles, Learns to Win Close Ones
If you play Marquette, be prepared to earn every ounce of victory if you win. Recent experience making teams do that has helped this team win and made them tougher to beat.
Bracket Breakdown: Which Wildcats Deserve a No. 1 Spot?
Villanova, Kentucky and Kansas State are contending for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. If the selection committee picked today, the Wildcats that grab a top seed might surprise you.
Time to Talk About the Princeton Defense
The Princeton offense is well-known. It’s been talked about a great deal in recent years – one might even say it’s been discussed ad nauseum – and misconceptions about it abound. Less talked about is the defense, but right now that’s the big reason why Princeton is on it is on a roll, improving to 3-0 in the Ivy League with a 56-53 win at Harvard.
Central Connecticut Comes Alive Offensively
About a month ago, Central Connecticut State was struggling offensively. Now, the Blue Devils aren’t a powerhouse, but they have improved a great deal and are winning more because of it.
Surging Xavier Hits Bump in the Road at UMass
Xavier came into UMass on a roll, having won three straight at home in increasingly convincing fashion and with an 7-1 Atlantic 10 mark. At first it looked like more of the same, then they had to survive a bump in the road.
