AP Photo
The kids from the unpretentious Northeast Conference took it to the team from the mighty Big East. They led from 11-9 right through 58-56 with 1:08 left in regulation. They led by as many as 9 in the first (28-19) and, more importantly, they led by 8 (55-47) with 4:19 to go.
But the team that lost its starting point guard to a season-ending knee injury in December would lose two more point guards via personal fouls in a span of 51 seconds, and thus when it most needed qualified direction, it had none.
And so it can be said that on May 15, 2012, the term mid-major officially became a misnomer. With the announcement that Virginia Commonwealth has joined Butler as the newest members of the Atlantic 10, the label is now moot.... more »
When the hierarchy of the National Association of Basketball Coaches met recently to discuss whether the NCAA should overturn the graduate transfer rule, they held their discussions in private. Oh, you bet they did. They... more »
Twenty-five seasons have elapsed since college basketball added the three-pointer, and still, there is no consensus on the optimal way to defend it. Should coaches instruct their defenders to take the three away altogether,... more »
Email
Print
Share