Archive for March, 2015
Gonzaga Gets Ultimate Opportunity to Exorcise Tourney Demons vs. Duke
Why should we believe in the Gonzaga Bulldogs?
Outside of incessant inquiries into whether anyone can possibly beat the Kentucky Wildcats, skepticism about Gonzaga—whether as a potential No. 1 seed or as a potential Final Four team—was the most popular subject for debate all season long.
The Zags have now won 16 of the last 18 West Coast Conference regular-season titles and are playing in their 17th consecutive NCAA men's basketball tournament. Head coach Mark Few has ...
Wisconsin’s Frank Kaminsky Blatantly Flops vs. Arizona
On the bright side, Frank Kaminsky can't get fined for this just yet.While guarding Arizona's Kaleb Tarczewski on Saturday in the first half of their Elite Eight matchup, the Wisconsin Badgers big man blatantly flopped, drawing an offensive foul. Kaminsky's flop gave Wisconsin the ball back with just over four minutes remaining. At the time, the Badgers were clinging to a 24-22 lead, but the Wildcats went on a late first-half run and headed into halftime ...
Ranking the Top Candidates to Replace Rick Barnes as Texas Head Coach
Rick Barnes' mostly successful—but not so much lately—tenure at Texas is over. Per ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman and Jeff Borzello, the school fired its longtime coach Saturday after 17 seasons and more than 400 wins.
Though Barnes' run the last several years was less than impressive, that has no bearing on the desirability of this job. Much like when football coach Mack Brown stepped down following the 2013 season, an opening in Austin shoots right to the front of ...
NCAA Bracket 2015: Elite 8 Schedule, Under-the-Radar Players to Watch
There are superstars in the Elite Eight of the 2015 NCAA tournament everywhere you turn.
From the coaches (Mike Krzyzewski, Tom Izzo, John Calipari and Rick Pitino, anyone?) to the players (Frank Kaminsky, Jahlil Okafor and Kentucky’s litany of future NBA lottery picks), there is plenty of star power to go around. It makes the quality of basketball all the more exciting, especially since a spot in the Final Four will be at stake in each ...
Rick Barnes Fired by Texas: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
After 17 years as head basketball coach at the University of Texas, Rick Barnes has been let go after a disappointing 2014-15 season in which the Longhorns went 20-14 and lost their first NCAA tournament game against Butler.
Athletic director Steve Patterson informed Barnes Saturday, according to ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman.
Brian Davis of the Austin American-Statesman confirmed the news and added a few additional details:
Texas officials have decided to release men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes, the winningest coach in ...
Final Four Schedule 2015: Date, Location and Storylines for NCAA Tournament
As much as sports tend to be about the results, with one team winning and the other losing, they're also about the storylines that develop before and after a matchup. The 2015 NCAA men's basketball tournament is being defined by the latter more than the former, mostly because there haven't been surprising results for a long time.
The lowest seed still playing as the Elite Eight gets ready to start Saturday evening is the Michigan State ...
Elite 8 2015: Live Scores, Highlights for Saturday’s NCAA Tournament Games
Two Final Four tickets have been punched! Kentucky survived an absolute cardiac-killer vs. Notre Dame, winning 68-66 to remain undefeated. Earlier in the day, Wisconsin beat Arizona 85-78 to advance to Indianapolis.
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Elite 8 2015: Full Schedule and Final Four Bracket Predictions
The madness only intensifies before the NCAA tournament comes to a close.
Obvious, right? Maybe not considering just how routine the Sweet 16 was, with a stunning lack of shocking outcomes. Usual faces line the docket of the Elite Eight, which does nothing short of ensure a wild sprint to the finish.
No matter which way fans lean when it comes to picking the Final Four, there's little doubt each team will have earned the berth when ...
NCAA Tournament 2015: Schedule, Updated Bracket and More for Elite Eight
The NCAA men's college basketball tournament has a penchant for creating some interesting matchups, but that has never been truer than right now ahead of the Elite Eight.
With four fantastic games on tap for Saturday and Sunday, college basketball fans are undoubtedly champing at the bit. Four teams will secure their spots in the Final Four and take yet another step toward being crowned national champions.
Here is a rundown of how to catch all of ...
5-Star Texas A&M Commit Daylon Mack Pushes 3-Ton Truck for Workout
Weights are so last year.Texas A&M 5-star commit Daylon Mack is preparing for next year by pushing a three-ton Chevy Suburban up a local road. The defensive tackle's nickname is "The Mack Truck," which now makes perfect sense. The Aggies must be happy to have this guy on their side next year.[YouTube, h/t 247 Sports]Read more College Football news on BleacherReport.com