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Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Holiday tournament basketball tipped off on Thursday, one of the many things we can give thanks for over the upcoming holiday. Though perhaps not too much thanks. The proliferation of large, eight-team in-season tourneys has been a boon for teams looking to get in an extra three games over their NCAA schedule limit each season, but it also has played a part in watering down the importance of such tournaments as a whole.
There were undoubtedly those who thought the Atlantic 10 peaked in 2012-13, especially with important programs departing. They were proven wrong in a historic 2013-14 season for the conference.
Thursday was a day full of basketball in New York with two tournaments at two arenas across town from each other.
In another Atlantic 10 game where the winning team was a model of efficiency, Dayton knocked off Fordham in the second game of the busy Thursday.
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.
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.
The second day of the 2012 Charleston Classic is in the books and the final matchups for Sunday are set. Here are some quick hitters from the four games played on Friday.
Dayton certainly didn’t look like a team with seven newcomers on Friday afternoon. If you didn’t know better, you would think this team was more experienced together, seeing how they out-executed Boston College in a big way en route to an 87-71 win.
It was quite a year for the Atlantic 10, with a lot of winning that led to three teams in the NCAA Tournament. We take a look back at that and more from the conference.
Another NIT has come and gone. Here are some notes and perspectives, especially with a big concern about the future.
