The news keeps getting worse for one of the greatest coaches the game of basketball has ever seen. It was reported Wednesday that long-time head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers, Pat Summitt, will step aside as head coach and now serve as an adviser for the team. Summitt was diagnosed with dementia in 2011 and split coaching duties Holly Warlick this past season. … [Read more...] about Pat Summit to step down as coach at Tennessee
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Izzo’s Definition of a College Basketball National Power
By Paul M. Banks INDIANAPOLIS- What are the benchmarks, numbers, standards for entry into the same class as the four (Kentucky, Kansas, North Carolina, UCLA) most historically elite programs? Michigan State's Tom Izzo, whose program has been in the national conversation for the last 10 years or so, offered a couple definitions. … [Read more...] about Izzo’s Definition of a College Basketball National Power
The NCAA March Madness “Midwest Swing”
By Paul M. Banks CHICAGO- Is there any better holiday than March Madness? Take it a step further: any better time of year? The long winter is finally over, people are coming out of hibernation, and for one month: everyone you know has a rooting interest in a team; even if it’s only because of office pools. In a couple hours, I’m about to embark on a journey that's more than … [Read more...] about The NCAA March Madness “Midwest Swing”