The Wisconsin basketball team of the past couple years was one that should be treasured and remembered in the sport for a long time, and maybe even could’ve been one of the sport’s most influential ever.
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Freshmen carried Duke to the national championship
As expected, freshmen led the way to the national championship, even if it wasn’t the team many expected to be standing in the winner’s circle before the season.
Stanford takes the NIT in a close one
Stanford pulled out a great championship game in the NIT over a Miami team that overcame a lot to get there and have a chance to win.
Shaka Smart now tries to take Texas to another level
Shaka Smart wasn’t going to leave VCU for just any job, and turned down overtures from a number of programs in recent years. Now he found one worth leaving for, and he’s fundamentally the same guy he’s always been.
What Kentucky gave us will be forgotten, and that’s too bad
Most people are going to remember Kentucky in 2014-15 more for the one loss than the 38 wins and the journey that came with it. That’s the most unfortunate thing of all.
Larranaga cherishes win and Garden experience
Jim Larranaga has been to the mountain top, but had never been the head coach of a team at Madison Square Garden until Tuesday. His team did well on that first occasion.
A happy resolution comes in Delaware
There has finally been a resolution to Monte Ross’ contract situation, and it’s a happy one for the Blue Hens’ head coach and his staff after the work they have done to rebuild the program.
NCAA Tournament second weekend notes: Duke, Kentucky Final Four regulars, but seldom together
With a group of regional semifinalists that was dominated by historically powerful programs, the second weekend of the 2015 NCAA Tournament was bound to leave us with a touted quartet of teams for the Final Four.
Kentucky 78, West Virginia 39: Tempo Free Post-Mortem
Kentucky’s regional semifinal win over West Virginia was one of dominance, and a look at some numbers just drives that home a little further.
NCAA Tournament first week review: few upsets, but history-rich programs remain
This year’s NCAA Tournament has not brought us many true upsets, but it will bring us a Sweet 16 full of history, though.
