NEW YORK – Some notes and a look back at the 2K Sports Classic: The Classic was captured by Alabama in a convincing 77-55 win over Villanova. Alabama squeaked by Oregon State in the semis while Villanova came back late to defeat Purdue in overtime. Oregon State exited Madison Square […]
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Looking back at the Jimmy V
A few notes from the Jimmy V Classic, which provided two good matchups including one that came right down to the end.
Villanova Wildcats 2011-12 Preview
Life without the Coreys starts in 2011-12, and Villanova figures to struggle at times with one of the younger rosters in the Big East.
NIT Season Tip-Off: Five points of Emphasis
Five thoughts come out of the NIT Season Tip-Off, including the resilience of the champs, a need to plan for key players having off nights, and some good effort despite bad starts.
Villanova’s Areas For Improvement Show in NIT Season Tip-Off Loss
There was a recurring theme in Jay Wright’s post-game comments following Villanova’s 78-68 loss to Tennessee in the NIT Season Tip-Off final on Friday. Simply put, they have to get better, and in a few key areas.
Game On!
We’re ready for the first full slate of college basketball action. It’s go time!
Bracket Breakdown: How the Big East Will Fare
The Big East once again has a bunch of highly seeded teams and a chance to place more than one team in the Final Four. But the match ups look daunting for several heavyweights.
Bracket Breakdown: Mock Tournament 6.0
Check out the field as projected one week before Selection Sunday. With the regular season complete, teams will be making their closing arguments for inclusion in the NCAA Tournament during their conference tournaments this week.
Bracket Breakdown: Mock Tournament 2.0
In the second bracket projection of this season, the Bracket Breakdown punishes some Wildcats while rewarding others. And Charlotte doesn’t look like one of the 65 teams worthy of a bid to the NCAA Tournament — as of Feb. 22.
Bracket Breakdown: Which Wildcats Deserve a No. 1 Spot?
Villanova, Kentucky and Kansas State are contending for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. If the selection committee picked today, the Wildcats that grab a top seed might surprise you.