That we’re even discussing a 15-14 team as an at-large contender suggests the NCAA Tournament is in serious need of changes and a return to basics in its selection process
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Nick Mayo goes from Maine to a clear place in Ohio Valley Conference history
Nick Mayo went from a place that is decidedly not a hotbed of basketball to carve out a clear place in Ohio Valley Conference history. It was an unlikely result for a young man from an unlikely place to produce a historic basketball player.
High School night, NJ State Tournament: Bogota 72, Wallington 50
Jay Mahoney has made Bogota a winning program since he took over in the 1970s, and they continue that winning now in the 2019 New Jersey state tournament.
Quinnipiac continues on a roll, defeats Saint Peter’s 77-60
A surging Quinnipiac invaded Yanitelli Center on Friday night, and continued that in exiting with a 77-60 victory over St. Peter’s.
Saturday Notes – March 2, 2019
The regular season is over in many conferences, while a few others still have a week to go, and we check in for one last time with notes from a busy Saturday.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – March 1, 2019
In our latest podcast, we start by talking about a streak staying alive, then some teams not playing well down the stretch and the fate of mid-majors relative to the NCAA Tournament. We wonder: can any mid-major give someone a hard time in the NCAA Tournament?
Saturday Notes – February 23, 2019
Another busy Saturday included many key results both on the bubble and among conference leaders, and we have a look at notes from many of those important games.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – February 22, 2019
In our latest podcast, the bizarre beginning to the big rivalry game gets us going, along with some analysis of the game. We then look at some of what’s happening in the SEC and Big East, the former of which saw a bizarre incident of its own.
Saturday Notes – February 16, 2019
We look back at a busy Saturday where one game initially grabbed attention, but many results had big implications. Among them was one conference tournament top seed being clinched.
Scanning the Nation Notebook – Feb. 15, 2019: On the soft bubble, Buffalo, UCLA, Bucknell & more
Some quick notes from around the country including thoughts on the bubble, Buffalo, Bucknell, Old Dominion and dwindling television coverage for too many leagues.
