Jordan Suburban 104, Jordan City 89 by Matthew Moll NEW YORK – The regional game of the Jordan Classic featured some of the best high school basketball players of the New York metropolitan area. The invitational pitted standouts from the five Burroughs against suburbanites who were also successful this past […]

Jordan Classic: National Game by Keith Irizarry NEW YORK – The 2005 Jordan Classic at Madison Square Garden did not disappoint. After the Regional game, which was just an appetizer, came the National game. The game was an up and down battle, showcasing some amazing talent; speed, athleticism, vision, shooting, […]

For These Men, Basketball is Life by Ray Floriani LYNDHURST, N.J. – It is only fitting how it worked out. Jim Boeheim, Hubie Brown and Jim Calhoun were elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame on the same day. Yes, it was only appropriate the three go in together. Their […]

2005 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament by Phil Kasiecki PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The college season ended barely a week ago, but that means no rest for 64 seniors who recently played their last college game. They would finish the week competing in the 53rd annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, which is now the […]

2005 NIT Final: An Instant Classic by Ray Floriani NEW YORK – For the record, there is listed a champion and runner-up. In one respect it doesn’t do justice. The finals of the 68th NIT saw South Carolina and St. Joe’s battle it out the full forty minutes. Players expended […]

What We’ve All Been Waiting For by Phil Kasiecki It’s finally here. For months, many have looked forward to the matchup that is upon us on Monday night: Illinois vs. North Carolina. The two teams had been battling it out at the top of the polls for most of the […]

Spring travel tournaments are on deck by Phil Kasiecki Nowadays, there is no off-season as regards the sport of college basketball. Not only is there plenty of news even once the games have ended, but traveling team basketball at the high school level becomes a focus as well as kids […]

NIT Title Game is Set by Ray Floriani NEW YORK – It will be St. Joe’s and South Carolina battling for the championship of the 68th annual National Invitation Tournament on Thursday. It promises to be an interesting final with the respective teams facing specific challenges. St. Joe’s has to […]

Notes from Media Day at the NIT Final Four by Ray Floriani NEW YORK – Gary Williams has coached over three decades. He has seen success in the Big Ten, Big East and ACC. He has a national championship on his resume. Still, the veteran mentor recalls his first NIT […]

Seton Hall Prep Takes Title by Ray Floriani EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – It was unfortunate, but someone had to come out on the short end. Seton Hall Prep and St. Pat’s met in a classic battle at Continental Airlines Arena. At stake was the New Jersey Boys Tournament of Champions […]