He started out as an unknown his freshman and sophomore year. People began to recognize his name after a clutch performance in the NCAA first round last season and now he's the hottest topic in college basketball. Jimmer Fredette, the 6'2" shooting guard for Brigham Young University, has wowed the crowds all year long with his 30-foot three pointers and night in, night out … [Read more...] about Jimmer-Mania Hits New Orleans NCAA Regional: BYU vs. Florida Preview
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Head NCAA Referee Explains Bizarre Ending of Butler-Pittsburgh Game
It was the most talked about college basketball game of the weekend; and not just because it featured a big upset. it had one of the weirdest endings to march madness that we've seen in awhile. Minutes after the ending of No. 8-seeded Butler’s bizarre, 71-70, win over No.1-seeded Pittsburgh in the Southeast Region’s third round game, both the Atlanta (Matt Winer, Steve … [Read more...] about Head NCAA Referee Explains Bizarre Ending of Butler-Pittsburgh Game
Rick Pitino Joining CBS and TBS, TNT Coverage of March Madness
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino will join CBS Sports’ and Turner Sports’ coverage of the 2011 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, serving as a guest analyst in the New York studio on Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. Pitino joins analysts Charles Barkley, Greg Anthony and Kenny Smith along with hosts Greg Gumbel and Ernie Johnson. … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino Joining CBS and TBS, TNT Coverage of March Madness
Penn State Prepares for First NCAA Tournament Game in a Decade
Everyone knows that Nittany Nation is much more a college football republic than it is college basketball country. And the difference is quite extreme. But maybe this is a start of something new for the Penn State Nittany Lions? #10 seeded State (19-14; 9-9 Big Ten) will face a very familiar foe Thursday when the Nittany Lions take on #7 seed and in-state rival Temple in … [Read more...] about Penn State Prepares for First NCAA Tournament Game in a Decade
Illinois NCAA Tournament #9 Seed, Playing #8 UNLV, in Tulsa
The Illini just found out they're headed to Tulsa take on UNLV Running Rebels from the Mountain West in the first game (second round) of the NCAA Tournament, college basketball's premier event. They'll be seeded #9 while their opponent, the Running Rebels are seeded #9. Yes indeed, they are facing their old Head Coach Lon Kruger. Illinois to 2-4 on a neutral court this … [Read more...] about Illinois NCAA Tournament #9 Seed, Playing #8 UNLV, in Tulsa