Month: April 2008

NIT Recap

NIT Semifinal and Final Round Notes by Ray Floriani NEW YORK – Throughout the NIT, Ohio State frequently used significant runs and bursts to put distance between themselves and opposition. UMass was known for their ability and will to comeback when all seemed lost. In the final analysis it was […]

NCAA Championship

NCAA Championship: Mario Chalmers hit one of the biggest three-pointers in NCAA Tournament history, leading to a 75-68 national championship for Kansas. Chalmers drained a game-tying shot at the top of the key with two seconds remaining to help Kansas complete a furious rally late in the second half and […]

Mississippi State: Younger Hansbrough to Transfer

Younger Hansbrough to Transfer: Mississippi State guard Ben Hansbrough will transfer following the end of the current semester, head coach Rick Stansbury announced. The sophomore’s improvement this season was among the keys to the Bulldogs winning the SEC West and reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Moving into […]

Adidas Junior Phenom Camp

New England Junior Phenom Camp Player Notes by Phil Kasiecki While much of the basketball world was focused on teams trying to make it to the Final Four, the Adidas Junior Phenom Camp was held recently at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School. The event brought together talented young players primarily from […]

Kansas: Stewart Shatters Knee at Kansas Practice

Stewart Shatters Knee at Kansas Practice: Kansas senior guard Rodrick Stewart fractured his kneecap while attempting a dunk in practice and will need surgery after the Final Four. Stewart landed awkwardly and immediately pounded the court in pain. A transfer from USC, Stewart averages 2.8 points in 11.6 minutes per […]

California: California Hires Montgomery

California Hires Montgomery: California figured that if Mike Montgomery could help Stanford dominate the Golden Bears for much of 18-year run with the Cardinal, he might be able to return the favor against Cal’s biggest rival as the Bears’ coach. Cal will announce Montgomery as the Bears’ replacement for Ben […]