A look back at some sights and sounds from the NIT semifinals and finals in New York earlier this week, which saw Stanford take home the title.
Month: March 2012
Stanford routs Minnesota for NIT title
On paper it seemed to be an even matchup, but the outcome was a little different. In the NIT championship, Stanford routed Minnesota 75-51 to win their second NIT championship.
NIT: Stanford halts the UMass run
The UMass run in the NIT and season came to an end on Tuesday night in New York. It capped what was still a satisfying season for the Minutemen, and there are a few clear reasons the Cardinal came out on top.
George Mason and VCU leaving the CAA would make no sense
Rumors of George Mason and VCU being courted by the Atlantic 10 reached a fever pitch on Monday after a report said the rumors had some legs. One has to wonder why they would make such a move if it were on the table.
Ohio State gets a little help and advances to the Final Four
One ongoing storyline was that Ohio State was heavily dependent on four players. The Buckeyes got a big game from a fifth player, and a couple of others, and that helped lead them into the Final Four, which is what Jared Sullinger came back to school for.
Simply put, Syracuse survives and advances
It’s not just a cliché that three words are all that matter in March – survive and advance. That’s what Syracuse did on Thursday night, surviving a game that a lot of teams might have lost against Wisconsin with a 64-63 win.
A-10 and Big East sit pretty entering Sweet 16
Through the first three rounds of the NCAA tournament, which conferences are off to the best start? The answer — mathematically speaking — might surprise you: the Atlantic 10 and Big East. Yes, the Big Ten has four teams in the Sweet 16, the same number as the Big East. […]
2012 New England Junior Best 40 recap
We take a look at the New England Junior Best 40, which brought out nearly 120 young basketball players from grades 5 through 9 on a busy Sunday of basketball.
UMass charting a course to New York
Following a 77-67 win at Seton Hall on Saturday, suddenly UMass is getting a good deal of attention. Now, to get to New York, they must go through a team coached by a former UMass head coach.
Spring 2012 Hoop Group Top 100 player evaluations
Part of a busy weekend of basketball in Massachusetts included the Hoop Group Top 100 on Saturday, and we take a look at some of the players who competed in that event.
