Close Calls in NIT Semifinals by Ray Floriani NEW YORK – The 70th edition of the National Invitation Tournament came to New York. The region was treated to a classic two days earlier in East Rutherford, N.J. on the other side of the Hudson. Here in the Big Apple drama […]
Month: March 2007
Could Arkansas Strike Out?
Is Arkansas Setting Itself Up to Strike Out? by Phil Kasiecki Among the head coaching vacancies this off-season is the one at the University of Arkansas, where a report of a possible firing surfaced as the team made a run through the SEC Tournament. Even though the Razorbacks made the […]
East Regional Notes
Comebacks Rule East Regional by Ray Floriani EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – It was a weekend of comebacks. The East Regional final was simply an amazing comeback and one of the most exciting finishes in a building which has seen its share. Semifinals Geoegetown 66, Vanderbilt 65 North Carolina 74, USC […]
North Carolina: North Carolina Student Mascot Dies After Accident
North Carolina Student Mascot Dies After Accident: Jason Ray, a UNC student who performed as the mascot for the school’s basketball team, died after being struck by a car before an NCAA Tournament game. The 21-year-old student was hit by a car while walking on a highway shoulder near his […]
Minnesota, Kentucky: Tubby Smith Headed to Minnesota
Tubby Smith Headed to Minnesota: Kentucky coach Tubby Smith has been hired as the new Minnesota coach. Smith was 22-12 this season and advanced to the NCAA tournament, but he has not won a championship since 1998. A struggling Minnesota program will get a much needed boost from Smith’s post […]
New Mexico, Iowa: Iowa’s Alford Moves to New Mexico
Iowa’s Alford Moves to New Mexico: Iowa coach Steve Alford received a six-year $5.85 million contract to jump ship and move to New Mexico. Alford is expected to revitalize the Mountain West program, which has made only one NCAA Tournament in five seasons. Alford played for Texas Tech coach Bob […]
Duke: Duke Sophomore to Enter Draft
Duke Sophomore to Enter Draft: Sophomore forward Josh McRoberts announced that he will enter the 2007 NBA Draft. McRoberts averaged 10.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in his two seasons with Duke, impressing NBA scouts. Some prognosticators predict him to be the 18th pick in the first round. McRoberts […]
Colorado State, North Dakota State: Colorado State Names Miles Coach
Colorado State Names Miles Coach: Colorado State named Tim Miles its new coach after firing Dale Layer. Miles coached at North Dakota State, where he went 99-71 in six seasons. The Rams went 17-13 this past season and finished sixth in the Mountain West Conference under Layer. [3/30/07]
Radford, Virginia Tech: Brad Greenberg Leaves Hokies Staff to Take Radford Job
Brad Greenberg Leaves Hokies Staff to Take Radford Job: Former Virginia Tech associate coach Brad Greenberg is now the head coach at Radford. He brings experience to Radford as the former general manager of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and vice president of player personnel for eight years with the Portland […]
Niagara: Mihalich Rewared New Deal
Mihalich Rewared New Deal: Niagara coach Joe Mihalich has been rewarded a new multiyear contract to remain with the Purple Eagles. This season, Niagara earned an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament by winning the MAAC Tournament. Mihalich is happy to be returning to the program, and looks forward to […]
