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.
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The Morning Dish – Friday, November 18, 2016
Like too many events in the ever increasingly (and overly) cluttered landscape of college basketball exempted tournaments, the Tire Pros Invitational has an identity crisis, but it has furnished four solid semifinalists this year.
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, November 15, 2016
The toughness that helped Villanova win a national championship a year ago was on display for the country to see, just two games into the Wildcats’ defense of their title.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 12, 2016
Opening night had something for everyone: a few upsets, some dandies, and some close calls. We look at all of it, plus off-court matters that include a Duck mentor sticking around a while longer.
The Morning Dish – Friday, November 11, 2016
The college basketball season opens on Friday. As usual, it does so with a whimper.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, November 6, 2016
We continue our preseason quick glance at the conferences by checking in with the MAC, MEAC, MVC and Mountain West.
2015-16 Big East Post-Mortem
The third time was the charm for the Big East in its current configuration, and in a big way and at a good time for the conference.
2016 NCAA Tournament first week review: ups and downs-in every way
What to make of the first weekend of the 2016 NCAA Tournament? If there is one thing we witnessed over those four days (six including the play-in games) that can come close to being a fair generalization, it is that this year’s tourney has no one-size-fits-all quality to it. Maybe the only conclusion one can come to is there is no conclusion.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, March 19, 2016
Upsets dotted the landscape on Friday, and there were some dramatic finishes as well, especially late in the day. Plus coaching changes continue with two that had years left on their deals, one coach will stay put, and another arrest in Illinois.
Talking Hoops with Ted Sarandis – March 11, 2016
In the latest edition, we look at the Big East Tournament through most of the quarterfinals, as well as a notable coaching change just announced and Championship Week mirroring the rest of the season.
