UAB had a week off after their win over UNC, but did well to not enjoy the win too much. They showed it by pulling out a tough one at Northeastern, and now have another week before continuing as the veteran team they are.
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John Giannini: A modest proposal
La Salle head coach John Giannini shared an idea regarding NCAA Tournament bids in conferences like the one his team’s recent opponent is in. It’s a slightly new wrinkle on an idea a few have talked about.
Brigham Young is close, with fewer good opportunities remaining
Brigham Young lost for the third time in as many tries against ranked teams. While the Cougars have a good team, they could use a significant non-conference win, and they are running out of such opportunities at this point.
UMass shows once more why they are ranked once again
If you wanted to get a good idea of why UMass is undefeated and ranked in the polls for the first time in 15 years, Saturday’s 105-96 win over Brigham Young was a microcosm. The Minutemen are dealing just fine with prosperity right now.
Providence and Rhode Island show what we can expect from each
Providence and Rhode Island played what we expect a rivalry game to be, as it was a tight battle right to the end. They also gave us a glimpse of what we can expect from each team the rest of the way, especially from a personnel standpoint.
John Dunne is looking beyond St. Peter’s record
St. Peter’s is 2-4 after a close call this weekend. With all the new players on board, John Dunne is looking beyond the final score and the record in evaluating his team, and it’s not in a search for moral victories but rather a look at reality.
Arizona shows it has the potential to win a national title
Arizona took home the NIT Season Tip-Off title in a great game against Duke on Friday. The Wildcats also showed that as some expect, they could be playing for a bigger title later this season with their talent, experience and chemistry.
Drexel, key players overcome adversity yet again in win over Alabama
Drexel had a lot to overcome to knock off Alabama in the NIT Season Tip-Off on Friday. Two key players have already overcome a lot in their careers, so for them and this team, it was nothing new.
Brown’s young talent needs time to grow
Brown is counting on freshmen for a lot in the early going, and the Bears are 4-2 with two losses that were there for the taking. As that suggests, there has been a lot to like as well as some clear room for growth.
Sacred Heart is getting closer, but wins are hard to come by
Sacred Heart showed signs of their progress on Tuesday night, but once again couldn’t come away with a win to show for it. Their strengths and weaknesses seem clear, and getting a win would help improve the confidence at this point.
