Every year at this time, you look at the list of college basketball players who decided to forgo eligibility to stay in the NBA Draft and wonder "what on Earth are they doing?" Or you ask "did the draft go from two rounds to five rounds and no one told me?" Leading the way in 2011 is Notre Dame forward Carleton Scott who played three seasons (2008-11) with the Irish, and had … [Read more...] about Why Did These Guys Stay in the NBA Draft? What are they Thinking?
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Notre Dame vs. Florida State: Football Powers Clash for Sweet 16 Berth
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Florida State Seminoles have never met in college basketball. They've played some classic battles in college football, including #1 vs #2 "game of the century" in South Bend in 1993. They'll meet on the United Center hardwood Sunday night, with a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance on the line. Expect a tough, physical and very … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Florida State: Football Powers Clash for Sweet 16 Berth
Notre Dame Beats Akron in Atypical #2 vs. #15 Game
It wasn't a typical #15 vs. #2 NCAA Tournament game, but that's what college basketball is all about. Especially this time of year. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won by double digits, 69-56, but they didn't win by the margin Vegas expected them to. And it wasn't easy. They were never to able to get ahead by more than 16, and the Akron Zips cut it to five on two occasions … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Beats Akron in Atypical #2 vs. #15 Game
Notre Dame Basketball #4: Not bad for a Football School
This year's Notre Dame team is a lot like another potential #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament; another team currently ranked in the college basketball top four- the Ohio State Buckeyes. In both South Bend and Columbus, college football comes first, foremost, and probably second, third and fourth too. It sounds ridiculous to say, but both OSU and ND are "flying under the radar," … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Basketball #4: Not bad for a Football School
Notre Dame’s Strong Case to be a #1 Seed in NCAA Tournament
The losses among the major college basketball national powers piled up last week- BYU, Purdue, Duke. Opening the door for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to grab that final #1 seed. To quote '80s one-hit wonder Spandau Ballet, "we know this. much is true." Ohio State is the overall top seed; Kansas and Pittsburgh will join them on the top line. The final #1 however, is up for … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Strong Case to be a #1 Seed in NCAA Tournament
Notre Dame Hoops Uses Unconventional Formula for Success
"My theme is a lot of interchangeable parts," Notre Dame Fighting Irish Head Coach Mike Brey said of his team this season. And it's true, while last year's team leaned heavily on Luke Harangody in the post and Tory Jackson at the point, this unit often sports a very unconventional line-up. The Irish have ascended to the #15 national ranking in college basketball by sometime … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Hoops Uses Unconventional Formula for Success