Providence was the class of the 2017 2K Classic, but we have a look at all four teams that took the floor for two nights at Madison Square Garden.
Author: Ray Floriani
The 2017-18 season is here: Opening thoughts
The season is underway, and already there are some things to think about. They include behavior on the road, a good early sign towards a turnaround, and a tough rivalry loss for an Atlantic 10 contender.
Lincoln captures Hamilton Park title
For the first time, a public school won the Hamilton Park Summer League, and they were led by a big effort from a junior point guard in the title game.
St. Anthony’s: A Final night of celebration
St. Anthony’s had a gathering to celebrate the school as it closes down. It was a celebratory event, and one full of thanks being expressed for the man who is known as the coach but meant so much more to the school.
For St. Anthony’s, an end of an era
So many times, St. Anthony’s in Jersey City could be saved. This time around, it was not meant to be, and the school Bob Hurley put so much into and made his life’s work is now closing down.
Second look: For Dunne and St. Peter’s a title well earned and deserved
One last look at St. Peter’s run to the CIT title, one well-deserved for a program led by one of the good guys in college coaching.
NIT: Numbers and Honors
With the 2017 NIT in the books, we take one last look at some key numbers and the honors that were handed out following the tournament.
NIT: TCU routs Georgia Tech for the title
TCU routed Georgia Tech in the NIT final, which came as a surprise. It was also an indicator of the team’s progress over the course of the season, especially of late.
CIT Semifinals: St. Peter’s routs Furman in a night to remember
St. Peter’s scored a blowout win in the CIT semifinals at home and advanced to the championship of a national tournament for the first time in school history, making for an unforgettable night at the Yanitelli Center.
NIT Notebook: Georgia Tech and TCU to the finals
The NIT is down to two teams after the semifinals. The coach of one of those teams never imagined his team would be here back in the fall.
