After Friday’s win over Connecticut, Duke has to be looked at as a team that can make a deep run in the month of March. The way they won this game to take home the NIT Season Tip-Off is an indicator of what this team can be.
Conference Notes
Different Sun Devil Team Has the Same Leader
Arizona State has a different look this season, as the two players who put them back on the basketball map are gone. But there is one thing that is the same on the court, an unlikely floor leader who is helping them continue to win.
UCLA: Needy Bruins Get Senior Leader Back
Senior Nikola Dragovic was reinstated by UCLA Wednesday following a two-game suspension for his arrest in an assault case.
Texas: Freak Layup Line Injury Ends Ward’s Season
Texas starting guard Varez Ward was expected to have surgery this week to repair a ruptured quadriceps that will cause him to miss the rest of the season.
Crimson Bounce Back Nicely
Harvard has a young team once again this season. After suffering their first loss of the season on Monday, how they responded the next time out was going to be worth watching, and they responded quite well.
Early On, Areas of Concern Emerge For Northeastern
Although they have played just three games, a couple of areas of concern have shown up for Northeastern. As the season is young, it is possible for this to be overstated as well.
NJIT edges Wagner for second win
NJIT picked up its second win of the young season, and already it is evident that the Highlanders have upgraded the talent level.
Texas: Ward Needs Gurney to Leave Court After Knee Injury
Texas sophomore guard Varez Ward injured his knee during warmups before the Longhorns’ 78-62 win against Pittsburgh.
Ohio State: Offutt Plans to Transfer
Offutt wanted more playing time, but he has not received it this season, and the chances don’t look much better for next season.
North Carolina: Williams Has Shoulder Surgery After Falling in October
North Carolina coach Roy Williams will wear a sling for about a month after having shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum.