Posts Tagged ‘University of Connecticut’
Alex Oriakhi added by Bucaneros
Alex Oriakhi (208 cm, Connecticut’13) has opted to take his game to South America after penning a deal with the Bucaneros de La Guaira (Venezuela-LPB) this 2016. So far, so good for Oriakhi and his new team. The big man has played two games for Bucaneros and has delivered averages of 13.5 ppg and 8.5…
Read MoreRyan Boatright landed by Capo d’Orlando
Betaland Capo d’Orlando (Italy-Serie A) is not holding back as it attempts to salvage its 2015-16 season with the recent addition of Ryan Boatright (183 cm, Connecticut’15). The 23-year-old rookie guard from UConn is embarking on a new chapter in his international pro career with this move to the Italian club. He started the season…
Read MoreJosh Boone newcomer to Khimky
BC Khimky Moscow Region (Russia-VTB) is reinforcing its frontcourt rotation this 2016 with the recent addition of Josh Boone (208 cm, Connecticut’06). The veteran big man is coming over from BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn (Estonia-Alexela KML), where he started the 2015-16 season. He has played 14 games for his former club in the VTB United league…
Read MoreUConn beats Kentucky 60-54, wins fourth NCAA title!
The University of Connecticut Huskies defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 60-54 and have claimed their fourth NCAA title. UConn previously won national titles in 1999, 2004 and 2011. The veteran squad showed poise and determination throughout the game, mirroring the fire that burned inside them as they battled their way towards redemption. Last year, the team…
Read MoreIt’s UConn vs. Kentucky in the NCAA Finals
The stage is set. The semifinals are in the books and the NCAA Men’s Basketball title now boils down to one last, final game. It is an unexpected match-up, but it looks like we’re in for a great UConn vs. Kentucky showdown in the Finals as the seventh and eighth seeds are set to collide.…
Read MoreNCAA – UConn, Kentucky enter Final Four
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four is set. Two teams were able to carve out upsets yesterday in order to book their seats. University of Connecticut (7) defeated MSU (4) 60-54 and University of Kentucky (8) downed Michigan (2) in an exciting 75-72 nail-biter via a last ditch three-point shot. UConn and Kentucky will be…
Read MoreNCAA: A Weekend of Upsets
Notre Dame vs. Duke, 79-77 NCAA – This weekend’s action was highlighted by a few upsets. One of the more notable upsets that transpired was pulled off by the Notre Dame Irish, who came away with an amazing win over the seventh-ranked Duke 79-77. Notre Dame successfully deployed a smaller lineup that allowed them to…
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