Tag: Big East Conference men’s basketball
Shaka Smart leaves Texas to take over Marquette’s program
MILWAUKEE — Shaka Smart is leaving Texas to return to his home state to coach Marquette.
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Michigan, Villanova push past key injuries in Sweet 16 run
INDIANAPOLIS — Villanova spent all season operating with the security of having senior point guard Collin Gillespie leading the attack. Michigan knew it could...
Underdog ‘Cats? Pick against Villanova at your own peril
PHILADELPHIA — The odds are against Villanova making a run to the Elite Eight.
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Colorado, Bama, LSU advance in East; Ewing, Pitino go home
Three fresh-face programs advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in the East Region, ousting some old-guard coaches along the way.
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There is still madness in the NCAAs, it’s just a bit quieter
INDIANAPOLIS — No bands. No cheer squads. No packed buildings filled with neutral fans suddenly throwing their support behind a plucky double-digit underdog hoping...
Oregon anxious to take floor after advancing without playing
The Oregon Ducks moved on in the West Region without the usual excitement that accompanies moving on.
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Indiana Snapshot: Butler’s pitch to Hinkle changed sport
INDIANAPOLIS — Tony Hinkle faced a life-changing choice in early 1921.
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Marquette fires coach teve Wojciechowski after 7 seasons
MILWAUKEE — Marquette fired basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski on Friday after seven seasons in which he posted no NCAA Tournament victories.
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Calling shots, not blocking them, Ewing leads Hoyas to NCAAs
When Patrick Ewing thinks about the old days, about his 1980s college career at Georgetown as a dominant 7-foot center wearing a T-shirt underneath...
St. John’s juniors Moore, Cole set to transfer
NEW YORK — Isaih Moore and Vince Cole are leaving St. John's after one season with the team.
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