Houston’s roster isn’t loaded with top-shelf talent, but Kelvin Sampson has gotten a lot out of this team. They have enough to be dangerous, and that could spell trouble for bubble team Tulsa on Friday.
Month: March 2015
UCF’s young perimeter needs help next year
UCF battled back in Thursday’s season-ending loss, but some season-long problems nipped comebacks in the bud for a while. Fortunately for them, they have a good starting point for next year.
The Morning Dish – Friday, March 13, 2015
Texas had a chance to make a convincing argument for its inclusion in the NCAA Tournament. But the Longhorns lost yet again to a top 50 team.
Big East first round: Efficiency is the key
The first round of the Big East Tournament is in the books, with two relatively slow-paced games in the books. Two move on and two see their season come to an end.
Why Murray State belongs in the NCAA Tournament
Murray State does not measure up by the immediate numbers-quality wins, strength of schedule, etc.-that we routinely hear crunched at this time of year. That does not mean there aren’t plenty of good reasons to include the Racers in the NCAA Tournament.
2015 USBWA awards: one man’s vote
USBWA award ballots were due recently, and after taking a look at how I voted for the CAA awards last week, now is a good time to look at how I voted for these postseason awards.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, March 12, 2015
Lafayette and head coach Fran O’Hanlon have been together a long time. Both have been rewarded for their patience, and it will be good to see both of them again in the NCAA Tournament this year.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Robert Morris is the type of small eastern private school that fits in so perfectly in the college basketball landscape. Tuesday night, though, the Colonials may as well have been Kentucky, for the role of villain they took on in the Northeast Conference championship game.
Final Arch Madness Notes: MVC still in good hands in St. Louis
When Creighton departed the Missouri Valley Conference for the Big East, the levels of worry from some on the outside ranked from concern to alarm that both the MVC and its signature Arch Madness men’s basketball event were in trouble. Despite the doomsday predictions of some, though, the league and the event continues to roll with the punches and comes out strong at the end.
So many positives, so little consolation for William & Mary
There are a lot of reasons for a neutral observer to get behind William & Mary. There is much to like about their program. But none of that will take away the hurt they feel after another championship loss.
