In a Big East that is once again very strong and has some very good teams at the top, Georgetown is starting to assert itself as a contender once again. Tuesday night’s 79-70 win at Providence may be a microcosm of the team’s season, one where they got stronger as the game went along.
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Farewell to a Legend and Friend
Among all the activity of a very busy basketball week, was the sad news of the passing of Dick McGuire. His calling came at 84 and seems too soon.
Marquette Battles, Learns to Win Close Ones
If you play Marquette, be prepared to earn every ounce of victory if you win. Recent experience making teams do that has helped this team win and made them tougher to beat.
Bracket Breakdown: Which Wildcats Deserve a No. 1 Spot?
Villanova, Kentucky and Kansas State are contending for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. If the selection committee picked today, the Wildcats that grab a top seed might surprise you.
Time to Talk About the Princeton Defense
The Princeton offense is well-known. It’s been talked about a great deal in recent years – one might even say it’s been discussed ad nauseum – and misconceptions about it abound. Less talked about is the defense, but right now that’s the big reason why Princeton is on it is on a roll, improving to 3-0 in the Ivy League with a 56-53 win at Harvard.
Central Connecticut Comes Alive Offensively
About a month ago, Central Connecticut State was struggling offensively. Now, the Blue Devils aren’t a powerhouse, but they have improved a great deal and are winning more because of it.
Surging Xavier Hits Bump in the Road at UMass
Xavier came into UMass on a roll, having won three straight at home in increasingly convincing fashion and with an 7-1 Atlantic 10 mark. At first it looked like more of the same, then they had to survive a bump in the road.
Bracket Breakdown: ACC’s Offensive Woes Will Limit Tourney Success
Have you read this script before? One ACC team celebrates NCAA Tournament success, but several other highly seeded teams bemoan early exits.
Tempo Free for two
South Carolina and Rhode Island scored big wins last week. We take a tempo-free look at both games and have additional notes.
Lehigh Gets Better Through a Solid January
Lehigh closed out a solid month of January with a win at Holy Cross. The win accomplished several things and shows that this team is continuing to play at a high level as we reach a key stretch of the season.
