Sunday was the big day in several early season tournaments, so they lead the way once again. This time, though, three of them crowned champions. We start with the Puerto Rico Tip-Off, which was an old Big East matchup. West Virginia made a strong start stand up, leading by 15 […]
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Led by Cook, Duke is more balanced and tougher this year
Duke is off to a good start and looks more balanced and tougher this season. Leading the way is a guy few might have expected in such a role, Coaches vs. Cancer Classic MVP Quinn Cook.
Women’s Basketball: Bucknell 61, FDU 61 (OT), the numbers
Bucknell and Fairleigh Dickinson needed overtime on Saturday, and it was the Bison who prevailed in their third straight road game.
Young UNLV team grows in Brooklyn
Teams often grow from early season tournaments, and that appears to be what UNLV did in Brooklyn. The young Runnin’ Rebels need the experience.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, November 23, 2014
The weekend has featured several instances of something we don’t see often: BCS conference (or Group of Five, or whatever term you want to use) teams taking to the road against good non-BCS teams.
Texas has come a long way from the “Chaminade Crew”
A couple of years ago, times were not good at Texas. The Longhorns have come a long way between than and Friday night, when they won the 2K Classic.
Simply put, Syracuse needs to improve offensively
Jim Boeheim didn’t have many things to say about his team’s offense, but that said it all. It’s at that end of the floor that Syracuse’s fate this season will be determined.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 22, 2014
A busy day of tournament action included one championship game, while several others have their championship matchup set. Plus a couple of late surprises and a couple of key injuries in tournaments.
California 73, Syracuse 59: The numbers of note
California beat Syracuse in the semifinals of the 2K Classic on Thursday night. Here’s a look inside some key numbers from that one.
Bryant has talent to contend and room to grow
Bryant has enough talent to contend once again this season, though they have a different look. After blowing a halftime lead on Thursday night before pulling the game out, it’s clear they also have plenty of room for growth.