Even acknowledging that it took some time for the Badgers to find their way under him (remember, the team was 2-4 in his first six games), what Greg Gard has done righting a previously middling team at Wisconsin deserves serious notice, to the point where it’s hard to imagine many others could’ve done it better this year.
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Scanning the Nation Notebook: Atlantic 10, Wisconsin, Siena, Notre Dame & more
Looking around the country with our weekly notebook, checking in on the Atlantic 10, Wisconsin, Siena, Louisiana-Lafayette and others.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, January 30, 2016
It’s a new day at VCU, where there were some tough times early but good times now. Plus the smart kids are in full swing, a Gator may be out, and one coach doesn’t like an NBA focus in the television coverage.
The Morning Dish – Monday, January 25, 2016
In handing SMU its first loss, Temple continued to grow since conference play began. Plus a big road win in the Big East, referees suspended, and a Hilltopper has departed.
How the conferences shape up as 2016 approaches
As conference play beckons, we take a look at every conference in Division I and see how it shapes up based on non-conference play.
The Morning Dish – Monday, December 14, 2015
A conference that has had some big changes continues to win. Plus a top freshman’s team loses again, the Atlantic 10 goes on the road, and a fine start continues for a school under the radar.
Fordham’s impressive start is drawing attention
Fordham is now 6-1, which has some people taking notice. More than the record, a convincing win over St. John’s certainly helped in that respect.
Providence-Rhode Island game will be even more memorable later
Saturday night’s game between Providence and Rhode Island was all one could ask for in a rivalry game. It’s one that will be even more memorable later in the season, when both are more fully developed.
New season, new challenge for Fordham’s Jeff Neubauer
Jeff Neubauer is the latest to take on the challenge of turning Fordham into an Atlantic 10 competitor. Before his first game, there’s some optimism as well as an understanding of the challenge ahead.
The Morning Dish – Monday, November 9, 2015
We’re almost to the start of another season of college basketball, and take a look at several conferences, along with late exhibition action and a team not going to the postseason this year.