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Monday, November 4, 2024
In a Big East opener, a team that was expected to be pretty good was just that down the stretch to get a key road win. Plus a tough team to figure out down south, road teams are winning early in one conference, and a few other notable results include a milestone win.
The 2019 NBA Draft was thought to be a weak one, and thus one without much separation after the top picks. There were still some real surprises, with two players leading that discussion, and also a great scene to start the evening.
Few have been talking about the ACC regular season co-champions despite the incredible season they have had. Plus one team is now officially in the field, upsets rule a couple of conference tournaments, and one team backs into an outright regular season title.
On a night with three matchups between the conferences, the ACC had the SEC’s number, especially in Raleigh. Plus the hits keep coming for one conference out west, another west coast team looks better all the time, and a couple of coaches will be under contract a little longer.
Roy Williams has now led North Carolina to three national championships during his tenure. While his first two were no surprise as they were loaded with talent, this one was a little different, and has to feel a little different as well.
The Final Four is set, and Sunday’s winners come from neighboring states, one a surprise and one not a surprise. Plus a scary moment before a game, and the times are set for the national semifinals.
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.
There’s plenty of news coming out of the Big Ten to overshadow Michigan State’s opener against North Carolina on the USS Carl Vinson. But the nod to honoring U.S. troops and veterans embodies the positivity that we love in college hoops.
North Carolina loses a lot of beef in the post with several departures — some unexpected. But that could be a good thing.
North Carolina certainly had some question marks entering the season. Chances are, though, not many people imagined the Tar Heels would be 3-9 in the ACC with four games to go in the regular season.
