NEW YORK — All season long, there were questions about Jason Kidd. Was he playing too many minutes? Would he be worn out by the time the playoffs rolled around? In Game 1 of Boston-New York on Saturday, with defense dictating the fourth quarter, Kidd answered the bell tangibly, something he has specialized in throughout the latter portion of his illustrious 19-year NBA career. [Read more…]
ATLANTA — Luke Hancock etched his place in Louisville — and Kentucky — basketball lore with two late free throws followed by four 3-pointers using his quick-and-smooth set shot stroke — all in a span of 2:34. Was Hancock’s 3-point shooting the main reason the Cardinals were able to make a comeback in the National Championship game? Simply put: Yes. Was it the norm for the tournament? Hell no. [Read more…]
The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament is pure mayhem; games begin and end simultaneously, buzzers sound from TV’s, iPads, iPhones, and computers, celebrations are loud … and defeat is inevitable for more than three-quarters of the field… Which brings us to these next four days of college basketball: Games are fewer than the week before, but the stakes continue to rise as the Sweet Sixteen turns into the Elite Eight, and, eventually the Final Four. [Read more…]
At this point in basketball season, we’ve got to touch upon the NCAA Tournament and the annual madness, mayhem and delight that come along with it. We’re an hour late with this post; the first two games are already underway. Let the madness begin! [Read more…]
The Villanova Wildcats rallied in the second half of the season to clinch their 33rd NCAA Tournament birth. Here are five fast facts you should know about the Wildcats: 1. They started of 4-4 and finished 16-9. 2. Their two most impressive wins of the season came in the same week, when they beat No. 5 Louisville at home on and No. 3 Syracuse at the end of January. 3. Nova’s second leading scorer is also their freshman point guard, Ryan Arcidiacano, whom Jay
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will make their 34th appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Here are five fast facts you should know heading into March Madness: 1. As their shooting goes, they go. They’re in the top eighth in the country in terms of 3-point percentage, shooting 37.3% for the season. 2. Eric Atkins and Jerian Grant are their two best – and only reliable – playmakers. Atkins is a true point guard and Grant is more of a scoring guard who helps
The Cincinnati Bearcats will make their 27th appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Will 27 be the lucky charm for Cincy to make a Final Four run? Here are five facts you need to know about the Bearcats as we move toward March Madness: 1. Sean Kilpatrick (16.9 ppg), Cashmere Wright (12.6 ppg) and JaQuon Parker (11.3 ppg) are capable of going off in a big way if you don’t force them into difficult situations. They’re all solid scorers who can get hot
The Pittsburgh Panthers will go dancing for the 24th time as an 8-seed in the West region. Here are five fast facts about the Panthers to help you as you fill out your bracket: 1. Their best NBA prospect is a 7-foot freshman center named Steven Adams, who is a native of New Zealand. He’s averaging 7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2 blocks per game as he adjusts to the collegiate game. 2. They have only two players averaging double figures in scoring;