Last season, Northeastern got off to a great start in the CAA before fading down the stretch. The Huskies have started strong again in the CAA this time around, and look like a team that may have learned from last season.
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Bracket Breakdown: Pac-10’s Struggles Will Benefit Mountain West, Atlantic 10
While the Pac-10 is in danger of becoming a one-bid conference this season, the Atlantic 10 and Mountain West could put as many as nine teams into the NCAA Tournament. How is that possible?
Princeton Quietly Moving Back to Contender Status
Quietly and without fanfare, Sydney Johnson has Princeton on the way back to contention. The Tigers aren’t getting much pub in Ivy League circles, but that could change before long.
Quick Hitters – January 29, 2010
Some quick hitters as we reach the end of the week on Boston College being relevant again, Clemson not showing its best effort, a comeback win by Gonzaga and more.
Huskies’ Athletes Having Trouble Scoring, Winning
Look at Connecticut’s roster, or watch them before the game, and they look impressive. They pass the look test, with a lot of length and athleticism. But once the game begins, it’s not long before the feeling changes.
Expanding the NCAA Tournament Would be More NCAA Doubletalk
Once again, the subject of NCAA Tournament expansion is a topic of conversation. It’s a bad idea that needs to just go away, but it might happen considering the recent bad moves by the NCAA and its propensity for doubletalk.
How Will Providence Bounce Back From This?
Providence has had to face adversity over the course of this season on several occasions. But the young Friars haven’t faced anything like their loss to South Florida on Saturday night, so the next time out, they will have a brand new test.
Improbable Overtime Win May Be Just What South Florida Needs
South Florida pulled out an improbable win in Providence on Saturday night. It’s not out of the realm of possibilities that it could be just the beginning of an upswing for the Bulls.
Can Northeastern Avoid a Repeat of 2008-09?
After knocking off VCU on Saturday, Northeastern is a hot team. They have won 11 in a row and are 8-1 in the CAA. Last year, they were in a similar situation and fizzled out; can this year’s team avoid a similar fate?
Yale Could Use Some Help For Zampier
Yale relies on Alex Zampier for a lot. And on Friday night, as they tried to salvage a split with Brown over an eight-day stretch, they called on him late and he delivered. Going forward, some consistent help for him would go a long way toward winning more games.
