Atlantic Coast Conference Notebook by Michael Protos Digging Deep As January comes to a close, the college basketball season approaches the two-thirds mark of the regular season. Some teams are streaking toward the tournament; others are limping toward the off-season. Players and coaches have a right to become weary when […]
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ACC Notebook
Atlantic Coast Conference Notebook by Michael Protos Hurricane Force Miami and Virginia Tech officially joined the ACC quietly in the night this past summer – an ironically subtle conclusion to an often-controversial expansion process. No one disputes that ACC officials initiated the power play to gain financial and competitive advantages […]
ACC Notebook
Atlantic Coast Conference Notebook by Michael Protos What better way to ring in 2005 than with a possible preview of the NCAA championship game and a rematch of last year’s Elite Eight game between Georgia Tech and Kansas? The Yellow Jackets and Jayhawks appear to have the tools and attitude […]
Haith Turning Around Miami
Haith Has Hurricanes Ready For the ACC by Phil Kasiecki MIAMI – Frank Haith knew his new job would take some work. “I know that there’s a lot of things that are involved with this program, with this job, that’s more than just coaching your team,” the new head coach […]
ACC Notebook
Atlantic Coast Conference Notebook by Michael Protos Don’t look now, but Duke is the only team in the ACC that is undefeated. And the Blue Devils are supposed to be having an off year. Duke may not receive the same praise as Wake Forest or North Carolina, but as long […]
ACC Strength of Schedule
Who Do You Play? by Michael Protos The dawn of the new basketball season brings new hope to fans from coast to coast. ACC fans are especially giddy because the conference has several potential Final Four teams. From Wake Forest to Duke to even Virginia, 2004-05 promises to be a […]
Tip-Off Classic Recap
Maryland Wins Tip-Off Classic Easily by Phil Kasiecki SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – John Calipari had to find a bright way to look at what happened to his team on Friday night in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic. “Thank goodness it’s November 26,” the Memphis head coach said. His comments came […]
Horizon League Notebook
Horizon League Notebook by Nick Dettmann University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (6-0 overall, 1-0 Horizon League) The Panthers are off to a hot start. The preseason favorites are certainly proving why they were worthy of that selection as they have jumped out to their best start since 1992-93 when they started 8-0. […]
ACC Notebook
Atlantic Coast Conference Notebook by Michael Protos Most ACC teams are in the midst of concluding the fall semester with final exams. As the kids hit the books, they play only a few games – mostly against less than challenging competition. But we’re about to start conference play, and the […]
Horizon League Preview
Horizon League Preview by Nick Dettmann For the second straight season last year, the Horizon League championship game pitted the top two teams in the league. For the second straight year, the game had the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as one of the teams. For the second straight year, the title […]
