The DePaul college basketball team learned its opponent for the 2011 BIG EAST/SEC Challenge today: the Mississippi Rebels at Allstate Arena. The three-day event features 12 games in December between BIG EAST and SEC programs. Here's the full schedule: … [Read more...] about Big East/SEC Challenge Unveiled: Kentucky-St. John’s, DePaul-Ole Miss
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Who Really Thought the UConn Huskies Would Get Here?
The Connecticut Huskies have quietly been the surprise of the season. Butler and VCU are the surprises of the tournament, yes, but no one expected this out of Connecticut. This season has been full of surprises, but there hasn’t been one bigger than the progression of the Connecticut Huskies. The team went through the Jim Calhoun recruiting violations and his possible … [Read more...] about Who Really Thought the UConn Huskies Would Get Here?
Notre Dame’s Tim Abromaitis will complete MBA Ahead of Basketball
Everywhere you look, college football and college basketball news stories are filled with scandal and skullduggery. It’s enough to make one think there are no good guys left among the coaches, and no “students,” in the term “student-athlete.” Tim Abromaitis of Notre Dame is an exceptional exception. His team finished the season ranked #4 in the final poll, earned a #2 seed … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Tim Abromaitis will complete MBA Ahead of Basketball
All-Big East Teams Selected, ND’s Hansbrough Only Unanimous Pick
The strongest college basketball conference in America named it's best today. Six players were named to the All-BIG EAST First Team. The BIG EAST Player of the Year will come from that group. The conference will announce Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year on Tuesday, March 8. ALL-BIG EAST FIRST TEAM Kemba Walker, … [Read more...] about All-Big East Teams Selected, ND’s Hansbrough Only Unanimous Pick
Notre Dame’s Three Point Barrage a Special Shooting Night
Tim Abromaitis hit a career-high nine 3-pointers and he and Hansbrough scored 30 points each as the eighth-ranked Irish routed No. 19 Villanova 93-72 on Monday night. The victory ensured a double bye in the Big East tournament for Notre Dame and wrapped up a 17-0 season at home, the only Big East team to go unbeaten on its home court this season. Abromaitis' nine 3-pointers … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Three Point Barrage a Special Shooting Night
Notre Dame, Hansbrough Celebrate Exciting Senior Night (Video)
Ben Hansbrough took the microphone after the game, stood at midcourt and started complimenting all those around him. Almost like the Academy Awards. He acknowledged coach Mike Brey, the wild fans at the Purcell Pavilion and his family sitting in the stands. He was most appreciative of his teammates following his final home men’s basketball game for Notre Dame. That's because he … [Read more...] about Notre Dame, Hansbrough Celebrate Exciting Senior Night (Video)
Jay Wright, Corey Fisher Trying to Stop Villanova from Sinking
Is it time to question Jay Wright's coaching abilities? Can you motivate his team to start defending better on the perimeter? In all of college basketball, Nova is a team that has seriously suffered a recent rough patch. Big East play has not been very kind to them. After starting the year 16-1, they’ve gone 5-8, and now find themselves 21-9, 9-8 in the Big East. They’re … [Read more...] about Jay Wright, Corey Fisher Trying to Stop Villanova from Sinking
Notre Dame Blows Out Villanova on Senior Night 93-72
#9 Notre Dame came out of the gates shooting red hot from behind the arc, and the initial surge set the evening's tone. #14 Villanova was never able to catch their breath and catch up, as they spent pretty much the entire first twenty minutes with half as many points on the scoreboard as the Irish. ND was especially fired up for their Senior night as they happen to start all … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Blows Out Villanova on Senior Night 93-72
Big East Basketball Power Rankings (2/28/11)
The college basketball regular season is coming to an end but there is still plenty of jockeying for position in the Big East standings heading into the conference tournament. And as it stands, 11 teams figure to make the NCAA Tournament. Here are my updated Big East Power Rankings. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings (2/28/11)
Notre Dame Football, Basketball News and Nuggets
-Andy Katz on ESPN.com today suggested he national coach of the year in college basketball should come from the BIG EAST – and UConn’s Jim Calhoun, Notre Dame’s Mike Brey, Louisville’s Rick Pitino and Steve Lavin of St. John’s as names that should be finalists. -My vote is Lav all the way! Gotta be the hair. -Jay Bilas on ESPN.com listed Notre Dame’s Ben Hansbrough as … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football, Basketball News and Nuggets