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March Madness is Here!
March Madness is upon us as all 68 participants of the NCAA Tournament have been announced. It comes as no surprise that University of Kentucky Wildcats and their pristine 34-0 record are the hands down favorites to claim the big one. Much has been written about the Wildcats, their overflow of talent and the brilliance…
Read MoreGonzaga beats BYU for 14th WCC Title
Gonzaga was impressive as it took down BYU 91-75 took claim its 14th WCC title. The seventh ranked University put on display why they are a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming NCAA tournament. They are en route to their 17th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Gonzaga’s Kyle Wiltjer led the charge with a…
Read MoreNo.2 Virginia falls to No.16 Louisville
Down a point with the clock running out, No. 16 Louisville had no choice but to trust Mangok Mathiang’s jump shot. And hope. The sophomore center’s 15-footer with 2.7 seconds was true, giving Louisville the lead and an unlikely hero in their 59-57 victory over No. 2 Virginia on Saturday night. After Malcolm Brogdon hit his fourth…
Read MoreJim Boeheim, Syracuse penalized by NCAA
The NCAA has suspended Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim for nine ACC games. It also took away 12 scholarships from the school and ordered that a total of 108 wins be vacated. This announcement comes after the conclusion of a multiyear investigation conducted by the NCAA into Syracuse’ athletic programs. The University self-reported to the…
Read MoreGonzaga tumbles as March Madness nears
NCAA – Selection Sunday, when the field of 68 schools which will compete in the NCAA tournament will be announced, is just around the corner. Some teams, such as heavy favorites Kentucky University (still undefeated), are looking very good. The same can’t be said for some early favorites though. Gonzaga, for example, has slipped four…
Read MoreNCAA: Kentucky stays perfect, still No. 1
NCAA – At the end of Week 16 the Kentucky Wildcats maintain their unanimous number one ranking across various polls, riding on their pristine 27-0 record. They took down Tennessee and Auburn last week in convincing fashion. They are set to face Mississippi State and Arkansas (22-5) this week, and remain as the heavy favorites…
Read MoreDean Smith sadly passes away
Dean Smith, a revolutionary coach and a titan of American Basketball has passed away at the age of 83. The retired tactician is reported to have died peacefully while in his North Carolina home on Saturday night. The news was announced by North Carolina University, where Smith made such a monumental impact as a coach.…
Read MoreSyracuse self-imposes postseason ban
The Syracuse Orange will not be participating in the NCAA postseason after the school self-imposed a postseason ban this year. This is in response to an ongoing investigation being conducted by the NCAA into possible past infractions by the team. The ban includes the NCAA tournament, ACC tournament and NIT. “I am very disappointed that our…
Read MoreJoey van Zegeren suspended indefinitely
Virginia Tech has suspended junior forward Joey van Zegeren (208 cm) indefinitely, the program announced on Friday. Joey van Zegeren is VT’s third-leading scorer at 9.8 points per game and the team’s leading rebounder at 5.3 per game. He also averages 20.4 minutes per game, fifth on the team. “Joey failed to meet the expectations we have for…
Read MoreMick Croning to miss Cincinnati season
The Cincinnati Bearcats will complete the NCAA season without head coach Mick Cronin because he has been forced to sit out the rest of the campaign. The tactician has what is described as a “non-life threatening vascular condition known as arterial dissection.” He has been complaining of headaches and was diagnosed with the condition in…
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