A long-running streak of futility has finally come to an end, in what has looked like a rare opportunity for it to happen. Plus a Flyer is grounded for the moment, a Commodore is likely done for the year, and a long-time coach can’t stop competing or winning.
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Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – August 17, 2017
In our latest podcast, we check in with some good news from a few teams overseas after a big scare, plus a big addition for a championship contender, a conference on the rise, and a great coach thinking about a return to the bench.
Connecticut is searching for something, and running out of time
Connecticut is missing something – leadership, toughness, perhaps something else – and that was even more clear after Tuesday night’s 72-70 loss at Providence, where they led by as many as 14 in the second half before allowing the Friars to win the game simply by wanting it more.
Harvard’s path to the elusive NCAA Tournament bid just got tougher
Harvard is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious institution of higher learning. On the hardwood, the NCAA Tournament has eluded the school, and the path to a bid this season just got a little bit tougher.
Round 233: UNC vs. Duke tips off with more than pride at stake
The first of two regular-season meetings between two of the most hate-filled rivals in American sports goes down tonight when Duke makes the short trip to the Dean Dome to visit North Carolina. As is usually the case in recent years, this game has significant importance in the standings, with […]
Three coaching legends lose on the same day
It’s not every day that three of the greatest coaches ever lose a game on the same day. Yet that’s what happened on another Saturday full of noteworthy games, as Syracuse suffered its first loss on the season, Duke lost at home to put an end to a long home winning streak and Connecticut lost as well.
New year, higher stakes with conference play intensifying
The calendar turns to 2012 this season, and that means it’s time to get busy with the bulk of conference games.
Back in Action, With Championship-Level Appreciation
After Connecticut’s defensive battle for the championship, there’s plenty of talk disparaging the value of an NCAA Tournament title. That’s a bunch of baloney and discredits one of the toughest post-season formats of any sport at any level.
Connecticut Flaunts Compliance Rules
With the release of eight major allegations against Jim Calhoun’s coaching staff, the Huskies have a lot of explaining to do. And that includes the complicit university big dogs.