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Sunday, November 24, 2024
The college basketball season is a journey in every way, and few demonstrated that better this year than Old Dominion. The Monarchs’ 2014-15 campaign was truly a long and eventful one, full of ups and downs, successes and disappointments. It may not have always lived up to expectations on the outside, but there were plenty of reasons for that. Still, it would be hard to argue that ODU didn’t make the best of it.
George Washington’s experienced core of seniors Patricio Garino, Kevin Larsen and Joe McDonald has accomplished a lot in four years together, so adding another milestone to their careers and to the school’s history books is a fitting ending for the three.
With the NCAA Tournament now on recess for a few days, the coaching merry-go-round is starting to spin again. Monday saw several vacancies filled, more created and rumors of still more to possibly come. The biggest moves both came in the Big 12, where TCU hired former Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon and Oklahoma State landed Stephen F. Austin’s Brad Underwood.
Murray State was the story of the OVC for the regular season, but Belmont continues to challenge the Racers for the title of the top dog in the ancient conference.
A new college basketball season is almost here, and on the occasion we are reminded yet again just how poorly this sport brings in a new season.
Even though the conference is split by divisions, the Ohio Valley Conference was a distinct three-team race last year. And though just one of those three made the NCAA Tournament, it can be said that all three ended their seasons on a high note.
Morehead State coach Donnie Tyndall suspended guard Maze Stallworth after the junior was arrested for fraudulent use of credit cards over $100. His next court date is Feb. 4. Stallworth averages 11.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game for the Eagles.
