Brad Stevens’ departure from Butler to coach the Boston Celtics provided us with the big off-season shocker for this year. While it is a hit to Butler and college basketball, the Bulldogs and the game will be fine next season and beyond.
Tag: Atlantic 10
Charlotte wanted more but feels like they accomplished something
Charlotte naturally had hoped to make the NCAA Tournament, then hoped to make a run in the NIT when it came calling instead. But the 49ers have a season of progress now in the books and should be primed to continue growing next season from what they did this year.
Atlantic 10 Tournament: Notes, quotes and thoughts
Notes from the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Brooklyn, where Saint Joseph’s won the women’s tournament and Saint Louis came out on top in honor of their former coach.
Barclays to MSG: A long (and enjoyable) day’s journey
Thursday had a lot of basketball in New York with the Atlantic 10 and Big East tournaments both having four games on tap. Here’s one person’s journey through a trip to both venues.
Butler bounces back from blowout loss, look more like themselves
In their first game since being thumped at VCU, Butler looked more like themselves. That will be crucial with the Atlantic 10 Tournament and NCAA Tournament right around the corner.
Galloway, La Salle closing in on the NCAA Tournament
Ramon Galloway didn’t have his best game on Sunday, but he came alive to get La Salle the lead in the second half and help them move a little closer to finally getting to the NCAA Tournament.
Lalanne could be the missing piece for UMass
Cady Lalanne just might be the missing link for UMass. His play of late seems to indicate as much, and on Saturday, he was a difference-maker in the Minutemen’s 76-66 win over Dayton.
Dayton can’t get over the hump to reach its potential
Dayton has a high skill level and some length and athleticism. They also have some youth and look like they have a good future. Right now, though, they’re struggling to start reaching some of that potential with the season winding down.
Xavier starts big home stretch with a road win
This year’s edition of Xavier isn’t quite up there with some others in the recent past. But the Musketeers started off a key stretch to end the regular season with a win at Rhode Island and hope that will propel them further with some home games ahead.
Making shots a key reason VCU is back in the win column
VCU struggled shooting in a recent two-game losing streak. On Wednesday night, they got back on track, and it helped in more ways than just the obvious one.
