A few quick hitters that include thoughts on a couple of coaching changes, an Eagle who might stay in the draft, and some school changes at the high school level.
Your Phil of Hoops
VCU in the Final Four is a Big Deal
How big a deal is VCU reaching the Final Four? It varies, but in each case, it’s very big, whether we’re talking about the fans, the exposure the program gets or how it caps off a great season for their conference.
Bucknell Completes Gradual Path to Patriot League Title
It’s been a long road back to the top of the Patriot League for Bucknell. The Bison made gradual progress to that spot, and finished the job on Friday.
St. John’s Loses Game, Kennedy for NCAA Tournament
St. John’s didn’t just lose a Big East quarterfinal game on Thursday, as they also lost D.J. Kennedy for the NCAA Tournament. That will hurt the Red Storm, and with what he’s experienced in helping them to this point, you have to feel for the young man.
Marquette Should Be In the NCAA Tournament
After Wednesday night’s win over West Virginia, Marquette should feel pretty good about being in the NCAA Tournament. By now the Big East should feel pretty good about getting 11 teams in the Big Dance.
George Mason and VCU: Now What?
We know Old Dominion will be in the NCAA Tournament out of the CAA. What will happen with George Mason and VCU? Will it truly be a magical year for the CAA with the NCAA Tournament?
Talented James Madison Hopes For Postseason Play
Many figured that James Madison could just as easily win the CAA Tournament as they could get bounced in the first round. Sure enough, one of those two results happened, and now they hope their underclassmen will get another chance to compete this season.
VCU Doesn’t Allow a Comeback En Route to the Championship Game
At times this season, VCU has allowed opponents to rally in the second half and threaten the game or even come back to win. On Sunday, they made sure that didn’t happen, putting them one game away from an NCAA Tournament bid.
Jamie Skeen Hopes to Continue His Redemption
With a semifinal game against the Patriots beckoning, Jamie Skeen was asked about playing them again and talked about redemption. It’s a subject the senior forward knows something about.
Not the Best Ending For Northeastern’s Star Guard
In a different world, Chaisson Allen’s college career would get a better ending than the one it did on Friday night in the CAA Tournament.
