Just a week into the season, we’ve already had our first shocker and second top team in the polls to go down. Plus other close calls in the same conference, the Gavitt Games continue, and a conference’s attempt at a resurgence continues.
Tag: Michigan
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – May 28, 2019
As we near the end of May, we focus on a big move in the coaching ranks, one that had the potential to set a series of coaching dominoes in motion but did not. We also look at some big news for a blueblood program and a story that shows that even media relations is not immune from puzzling moves this off-season.
2018-19 Big Ten Post-Mortem
The Michigan schools and Purdue continued their excellence in the Big Ten, which was again one of the top conferences in the land and sent a league-record number of teams to the NCAA Tournament.
The Morning Dish – Friday, March 29, 2019
A battle of two superb defenses was a decisive win for Texas Tech, Purdue and Tennessee turned a blowout into a classic, and Thursday even featured a triple-overtime game in the College Insider tourney.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – March 29, 2019
As we look back on the first night of regional semifinals, we started off with an instant classic and then a contrasting game in Louisville, along with the higher seed having a little too much and a complete shutdown in Anaheim. It sets the stage for a couple of interesting regional finals on Saturday night.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, March 24, 2019
A day that started with two dandies at the same site couldn’t build off that beginning as most teams cruised. Plus a Blue Devil is likely out, a Tiger gets re-injured, and a few games in other tournaments fly under the radar.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, March 17, 2019
The Pac-12 champions were expected to have a chance at that before the season, though not quite in the fashion they did it. Plus championship games rule the day, a few more semifinals set the stage, and one more coaching change.
The Morning Dish – Monday, March 4, 2019
The Pac-12 dodges two bullets on Sunday as their rough season continues, though it could have been worse. Plus a Big East team gets a big win to try to get a conversation about their candidacy going again, another big game from a freshman helps the Wolverines on the road, and clarity in the MAAC on the final day, for now at least.
The Morning Dish – Friday, March 1, 2019
A number of teams clinched hard-earned conference titles Thursday night, worthy achievements that deserve more notice than they sometimes receive. Also, the OVC race goes to the wire, and oh, the Pac-12…
The Morning Dish – Friday, February 22, 2019
A tense, terrific, every-possession-counts battle saw Cincinnati rally to edge UCF on Thursday. Plus, Chris Clemons & Mike Daum climb the scoring lists, San Francisco with a huge road comeback, Michigan makes it look easy & more.
