Kevin Willard’s good run at Seton Hall of late is continuing with a team that just got another nice win. Plus early conference play continues in the Midwest, a couple of surprises, and a first for a Mountain West team.
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NIT Notebook: Georgia Tech and TCU to the finals
The NIT is down to two teams after the semifinals. The coach of one of those teams never imagined his team would be here back in the fall.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, March 29, 2017
The championship game for the 80th annual National Invitation Tournament is set, and in a postseason marked by pleasant surprises advancing deep, it’s maybe only fitting that two of the biggest surprises of the entire season will square off to settle this venerable event.
NIT preview: A new champion is guaranteed
The NIT is down to four teams who will meet in New York, and one of them will become a champion for the first time, though one coach has led a program to the title twice.
The Morning Dish – Monday, February 27, 2017
As conference tournaments beckon, we get ready for lots of lobbying for teams’ at-large candidacy to the NCAA Tournament and highlight one team that will be much-talked about. Plus a shocker in Orlando and an important result in the Big Ten lead the way.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 19, 2016
Michigan makes a strong early impression in New York, while more tournament action continues and a Big Ten team has to rally to win. Also, a Cavalier is dismissed after one game.
2015-16 American Athletic Conference Post-Mortem
The American did well to place teams in the NCAA Tournament in 2015-16, but appears to be a conference still seeking a clear identity and a signature program.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, March 12, 2016
Friday gave us a tremendous day of basketball, and yet the best still seems yet to come. Plus more coaching moves, one of them leading to awkward situations, and one tournament is staying in the same city but changing venues.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 14, 2015
We get a perspective check as the season opens. Plus a mixed bag of matchups and game results, a couple of NCAA matters and team suspensions, and one conference contender has a scary moment with its star player.
UCF’s young perimeter needs help next year
UCF battled back in Thursday’s season-ending loss, but some season-long problems nipped comebacks in the bud for a while. Fortunately for them, they have a good starting point for next year.
