Some final thoughts from Friday’s action in Brooklyn, which brought to mind some of the larger picture of what happened over the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
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Talking Hoops with Ted Sarandis – March 18, 2016
Ted joins us to talk about the first two full days of the NCAA Tournament, dominated by upsets but with a striking similarity to the past at the very top.
Iowa edges Temple in overtime
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – In the second game of the day from Brooklyn, Iowa outlasted Temple 72-70 in overtime. The game saw Temple overcome a double-digit second-half deficit. They forced overtime as Quenton DeCosey hit three free throws with seconds remaining in regulation. Three points of emphasis:
Villanova’s ‘senior moment’ allows the Wildcats to advance
Villanova was the veteran team in their matchup with UNC Asheville, and thanks to their seniors impressing upon the team how they had to play, had no problem winning.
The case of the disappearing college senior
It’s been a great year for seniors in college basketball, which has been discussed often. What will this translate into on the night of the NBA Draft in a few months? Chances are, not much.
Talking Hoops with Ted Sarandis – March 17, 2016
We look at the NCAA Tournament selections, as well as the show itself and some surrounding matters, because the great event that is the NCAA Tournament can always be better for everyone.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, March 17, 2016
Two days into the 2015 NCAA Tournament have felt kind of like trying to start up the family roadster after she’s been sitting idle in the garage for a couple years. It’s taking a little time to get the engine warmed up, but slowly it’s getting back up to speed.
NCAA selection committee must learn from Vanderbilt mistake
The last we saw of Vanderbilt this season is bound to leave a sour taste in the mouths of not just its fans, but virtually everyone who follows college basketball and expected so much of the Commodores this year. Just the same, it should also leave NCAA Tournament selection committee members with a serious case of bitter beer face, too.
Box Score breakdown: FGCU 96, FDU 65
Fairleigh Dickinson had a great title run, but saw their season come to an abrupt halt in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday night.
2016 NCAA Tournament Players to Watch – Part 2
We look at players who might break out into the spotlight starting on Wednesday and Friday under the big lights of the NCAA Tournament.
