Scottie Reynolds has had his struggles during the postseason, and he didn’t put up the most stellar numbers in Boston. But he kept competing, and when it counted, he put up the numbers that mattered the most for Villanova.
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Alabama: Crimson Tide Pluck Grant From VCU
Alabama looked to one of the most successful mid-major programs in VCU and Rams coach Anthony Grant for a successor to Mark Gottfried. Grant informed the Rams Friday that he would leave the university for Alabama.
Elon: Phoenix Turn Within SoCon for Next Coach
Elon looked across North Carolina and within the Southern Conference to pick Davidson associate coach Matt Matheny as the Phoenix’s next coach. Matheny will be taking on his first head coaching job after working as an assistant to Davidson coach Bob McKillop for 16 seasons.
North Carolina: Tar Heels Return to Final Four
Sophomore forward Blake Griffin got the better of senior forward Tyler Hansbrough in a clash of stars, but the rest of No. 1 North Carolina dominated the No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners in a 72-60 win. Junior point guard Ty Lawson had another strong game with 19 points, five rebounds and five assists to help get the Tar Heels to a second consecutive Final Four.
Michigan State: Spartans Grind Down Louisville
No. 2 Michigan State remained patient for 40 minutes and dictated the pace of the game to beat No. 1 Louisville 64-52. Sophomore point guard Kalin Lucas executed a strong game plan that protected the ball against Louisville’s trapping, aggressive defense. Senior forward Goran Suton had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Spartans, who shot 46 percent from the field.
Villanova Completes Long Road to Final Four
It’s been a long road to the Final Four for Villanova, a seemingly unlikely team. They had a lot of obstacles to survive and advance, both in the big picture and on Saturday night, but they did exactly that.
Tennessee State: Tigers Pick Cooper to Lead Team
Tennessee State has hired Auburn assistant John Cooper to become the Tigers’ next coach. Cooper has been an assistant coach at Auburn for the past six years and also has experience at Oregon and Fayetteville State.
Connecticut: Huskies Claim First Spot in Final Four
No. 1 Connecticut handled No. 3 Missouri’s just well enough and received excellent play off the bench from freshman guard Kemba Walker to beat the Tigers 82-75, becoming the first team to reach this year’s Final Four. Walker’s speed and energy helped foil the Tigers’ active full-court press.
Ho-hum: Kentucky is Looking For a New Coach
Billy Gillispie is out as the head coach at Kentucky after two years. While it’s thought to be a major story, and big names are being mentioned for the job, a dose of reality is needed.
East Regional Final a Neat Matchup For Basketball Fans
There’s something really neat about Saturday’s East Regional final between Pittsburgh and Villanova. The two teams share a striking similarity and especially for teams in their position.
