Many players come out from the shadows to make a name for themselves in the NCAA Tournament. We take a look at some who might fit that description this season in the games to be played on Tuesday and Thursday.
Tag: NCAA Tournament
The Morning Dish – Monday, March 16, 2015
The NCAA Tournament has set its field, and some teams are happy and some are not. Plus a couple of teams changed coaches and one team that’s dancing will be without a key player unless they go far.
Texas simply wasn’t as good as we thought they were
Texas shouldn’t be in the NCAA Tournament, but might be. In the end, the Longhorns simply were not as good as we thought they were, especially if you look back to a time when many were very high on them.
Why Murray State belongs in the NCAA Tournament
Murray State does not measure up by the immediate numbers-quality wins, strength of schedule, etc.-that we routinely hear crunched at this time of year. That does not mean there aren’t plenty of good reasons to include the Racers in the NCAA Tournament.
Gonzaga not a No. 1 seed even before BYU loss
There was a lot of talk about Gonzaga as a possible No. 1 seed before they lost to BYU last weekend. Even with a win, though, was their profile really that good, especially compared to others in the mix?
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 15, 2014
Opening day of the 2014-15 season had it all – a scary moment, some ugly scores, some surprises, as well as off-court news like a season-long suspension and future Final Four sites being announced.
Autonomy won’t be a blow to college basketball…yet
There’s much to learn about how big school autonomy is going to affect college sports. But autonomy itself won’t result in significant changes on the fields and courts of play. And in that, college basketball fans can take heart, at least for a while.
Changes need to come from within, not just rule tweaks
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee continues to make college basketball an easier game on the eyes, a worthwhile venture that was met with some success this past season, but clearly it’s going to take time. And it’s not going to be easy.
Shabazz Napier grew into a championship leader
Shabazz Napier had a lot of people in Boston rooting for his team. He concluded a long journey of growth on and off the court into the player and person he was always capable of being.
2014 East Regional Final notebook
Some final notes from the classic between Connecticut and Michigan State on Sunday, with the Huskies advancing to the Final Four.
