Monday, April 8 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-04-08 16:30:27 GMT
Going into the final game Monday, two Michigan Wolverines can lay claim to reaching a point in the NCAA tournament their NBA All-Star fathers never did.
Going into the final game Monday, two Michigan Wolverines can lay claim to reaching a point in the NCAA tournament their NBA All-Star fathers never did.
Monday, April 8 2013 6:08 AM EDT2013-04-08 10:08:19 GMT
Police plan stepped-up patrols in Ann Arbor as Michigan's basketball team plays in Atlanta and tries for its first national title since 1989. Police on campus and in Ann Arbor plan to have extra officers
Police plan stepped-up patrols in Ann Arbor as Michigan's basketball team plays in Atlanta and tries for its first national title since 1989.
Sunday, April 7 2013 7:24 AM EDT2013-04-07 11:24:29 GMT
(RNN) – It takes some people most of their lives to achieve something noteworthy, but college basketball players can do it during a 40-minute span by the time they reach 22. An entire month – or career
All championship games are special for one reason or another, but some stand out more than the rest.
Saturday, April 6 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-04-07 03:41:01 GMT
ATLANTA (RNN) -
Louisville cranked up the defensive and rebounding intensity in the second half to knock off Wichita State 72-68 and earn its way into the NCAA men's basketball final.
Saturday, April 6 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-04-06 15:54:59 GMT
ATLANTA (RNN) – One is a tournament favorite and the top overall seed. Another few thought would be there. A third got to this point on the strength of the offense. The other made its mark with defense. All
The Final Four teams have the same mindset entering Saturday's contests: Nothing less than the national championship.
Thursday, April 4 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-04-04 22:16:44 GMT
(RNN) – Louisville coach Rick Pitino took time to have a few laughs Thursday in Atlanta, including those at the expense of one of his Final Four peers. "[Syracuse coach] Jim [Boeheim] has been coaching
Coach John Beilein, in his sixth season at Michigan, has the program in its first Final Four in 20 years. He recalled his days nearly 30 years ago when he met Syracuse's Jim Boeheim.
Saturday, March 30 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-03-30 14:00:15 GMT
(RNN) - Anything to fill time. That is apparently the motto of all announcers sitting on the sidelines of NCAA Tournament games. You think they drop those anecdotes in the middle of possessions to add
Everyone loves a good story. But the second, third or fourth time around, it almost makes you want to snap.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 1:53 PM EDT2013-03-27 17:53:20 GMT
(RNN) –The Sweet 16 usually marks the point of separation between the upstarts and the VIPs of college basketball. But there hasn't been much of "the usual" going on in this NCAA tournament. The first
Two of the remaining top dogs, Kansas and Louisville, both had three-game losing streaks this season – five of those six combined losses came to teams not ranked at the time.
Saturday, March 23 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-03-23 11:00:16 GMT
The Virginia Commonwealth Rams are the best in the country at forcing turnovers. Guess what team is best at not turning it over? The Michigan Wolverines.
The Virginia Commonwealth Rams are the best in the country at forcing turnovers. Guess what team is best at not turning it over? The Michigan Wolverines.
Thursday, March 21 2013 2:24 PM EDT2013-03-21 18:24:21 GMT
(RNN) - March Madness isn't just a time for basketball at its best. You may not imagine how far some men will go to take to the bench to get out of work for the game. Some calling it "VasMadness." For
March Madness isn't just a time for basketball at its best. You may not imagine how far some men will go to be able to take off work and watch the games. Some are calling it "VasMadness."
Thursday, March 21 2013 8:14 AM EDT2013-03-21 12:14:31 GMT
Mid-majors that no one outside campus has on radar become overnight sensations, sent to the second weekend by effective performances or a last-second heaves that find the bottom of the net.
Mid-majors no one outside campus has on radar become overnight sensations, sent to a second weekend by last-second heaves that find the bottom of the net.
Wednesday, March 20 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-03-20 22:48:48 GMT
(RNN) - That function on Amazon that recommends books you'd like is really good. It recommended Basketball Math to me
Can a guy armed with a fourth-grade math book and a pocket calculator predict the outcome of America's most unpredictable sporting event? There's only one way to find out.
Wednesday, March 20 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-03-20 15:33:10 GMT
Meet the St. Louis Billikens, the team in the Midwest Region that could give No. 1 overall seed Louisville the most trouble getting to the Final Four. Yes, more than Duke or Michigan State.
It's OK if you're not that familiar with St. Louis. You might even think their nickname, the Billikens, is funny. But no one, especially their opponents, will be laughing when they hit the court.
Tuesday, March 19 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-03-19 19:29:53 GMT
The commoners are creeping closer, but basketball's nobles continue to hold serve on the NCAA national championship. Teams from the Big 6 – ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, Pac 12 and SEC – have won the last 22 titles.
The commoners are creeping closer, but basketball's nobles continue to hold serve on the NCAA national championship. Teams from the Big 6 – ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, Pac 12 and SEC – have won the last 22 titles.
Sunday, March 17 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-03-17 13:00:13 GMT
UNC's smaller starting lineup embraces the team's best attributes - passing and scoring in transition. Roy Williams' move came from a simple premise: Get your five best players out there.
UNC's smaller starting lineup embraces the team's best attributes - passing and scoring in transition. Roy Williams' move came from a simple premise: Get your five best players out there.
Sunday, March 17 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-03-17 12:00:09 GMT
(RNN) - The sports world is once again ready to be swept off its feet for the weeks known as March Madness and the men's NCAA basketball tournament. Get your popcorn and brackets ready. In 2013 the
The NCAA men's basketball tournament is celebrating its 75th anniversary by commemorating its best players, moments and teams in a bracket dedicated to the madness.
Saturday, March 16 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-03-16 12:00:10 GMT
By Friday afternoon, it appeared the ACC only would have four teams heading to the 2013 NCAA tournament.
In the Terrapins' two games in Greensboro, NC, they have been a different team. A win Friday against Duke could be enough to get them one of the final spots in the NCAA field of 68.
Wednesday, March 13 2013 10:10 AM EDT2013-03-13 14:10:33 GMT
(RNN) – Take a good look. The ACC provides the best combination of quality basketball and stability in the conference, and even that will be changing soon. This is the last conference tournament as we
Boston College is tied for Duke with the longest winning streak in the conference, and NC State is still loaded. But neither matters when a team knows it has to win or go home.
Monday, March 11 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-03-11 21:05:54 GMT
(RNN) – And the award for ACC PPP Player of the Year goes to … Miami point guard Shane Larkin. Say, that's a nice looking trophy. Wait, is that a baseball? (Huddles the PPPollsters) Yes, I'm sure it's
Miami sophomore Shane Larkin topped the charts while leading the Hurricanes to their first-ever ACC title of any kind, with a conference record of 15-3.
Friday, March 8 2013 5:28 PM EST2013-03-08 22:28:44 GMT
It's not a surprise that the ACC is down to the wire this season. Every team has a victory or defeat that should have gone another way, a break they didn't catch or a lead the shouldn't have lost. Take
The final weekend of the ACC regular season displays teams surging and slumping as the conference and national tournaments loom.
Thursday, March 7 2013 3:07 PM EST2013-03-07 20:07:17 GMT
(RNN) – It's the last hurrah. The final bow. Say goodnight, Gracie. You sank my battleship. Senior night is one of the better traditions in collegiate sports, and basketball does it as good as anyone.
With the final weekend of the regular season coming up, it's a last chance for the guys in their final year to shine in front of the home crowd. Do any of them have some surprises left?
Tuesday, March 5 2013 3:59 PM EST2013-03-05 20:59:13 GMT
(RNN) – How come no one is talking more about Maryland as a contender for the ACC Tournament championship? No, seriously. That's not a joke. They're a few years removed from that national championship
The Terrapins (20-9, 8-8) have their first 20-win season in three years and are in the top five in the ACC in scoring and defense. But it is one aspect of their game that should really catch your eye.
Saturday, March 2 2013 6:30 AM EST2013-03-02 11:30:08 GMT
(RNN) – Saturday's Atlantic Coast Conference main event features two top-5 teams squaring off, with quite possibly a No. 1 seed in the NCAA's big dance on the line. The second-to-last weekend of regular
The second-to-last weekend before postseason play includes the rematch of No. 5-ranked Miami and No. 3 Duke. The Hurricanes can claim their first ACC championship with a win.
Friday, March 1 2013 5:29 PM EST2013-03-01 22:29:09 GMT
(RNN) - Another week, another big shot in college basketball is upended by a conference foe. It's lonely at the top, especially when you are losing for the first conference game of the season. Miami
theAnother week, another big shot in college basketball is upended by a conference foe.
Thursday, February 28 2013 12:55 PM EST2013-02-28 17:55:14 GMT
Neither Duke nor Miami will win the ACC tournament. But both will make the Final Four. You like that? Here are a few more predictions only the most adventurous pundits would dare to make.
Neither Duke nor Miami will win the ACC tournament. But both will make the Final Four. You like that? Here are a few more predictions only the most adventurous pundits would dare to make.
Tuesday, February 26 2013 4:31 PM EST2013-02-26 21:31:28 GMT
(RNN) – In typical Duke fashion, the Blue Devils have pulverized opponents immediately following their three losses this season. The average margin of victory in those three games was 23 points. Considering
Duke is always built to win, but if there is one team that is perfectly constructed to take down the Blue Devils, it's Virginia. Their only meeting of the regular season should get interesting.
Saturday, February 23 2013 12:33 PM EST2013-02-23 17:33:10 GMT
(RNN) – Each Atlantic Coast Conference team faces its own adversity during the season's stretch run. For Wake Forest, Boston College and others, it is a chance for coaches to see if players will put
The teams in the top half of the ACC battle for a coveted top-four spot, which would grant them a first-round bye in the conference tournament. Most, if not all, still have a shot at an at-large bid in the NCAA tourney.
Thursday, February 21 2013 3:47 PM EST2013-02-21 20:47:47 GMT
Sports folk love to add a little narrative. There is at least one "interesting" yarn per team, per year. And the better a team or player performs, the more it gets brought up.
Sports folk love to add a little narrative. There is at least one "interesting" yarn per team, per year. And the better a team or player performs, the more it gets brought up.
Tuesday, February 19 2013 3:51 PM EST2013-02-19 20:51:21 GMT
(RNN) – Here's a name you need to know – Devon Bookert. He doesn't lead Florida State in any statistical category, but part of the reason people spend so much time talking about Michael Snaer and Okaro
Here's a name you need to know – Devon Bookert. He doesn't lead Florida State in any statistical category, but the Seminoles need him, and they know it.
Friday, January 25 2013 5:29 PM EST2013-01-25 22:29:02 GMT
(RNN) - Miami and Wake Forest look to build on their recent success, and the teams they beat will attempt to recover, during a full weekend of ACC basketball. In their first week as a ranked team, the
For NC State and Duke, there is little chance to rest with contests against NCAA tournament-caliber teams on the horizon.
Monday, April 8 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-04-08 23:06:30 GMT
The students and teachers of one Louisville school will be paying closer attention than most to both the University of Louisville men's championship game Monday and the women's championship game Tuesday.
The students and teachers of one Louisville school will be paying closer attention than most to both the University of Louisville men's championship game Monday and the women's championship game Tuesday. Christian Academy has two alums playing in the games and they both played central roles in their Final Four match ups.
Monday, April 8 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-04-08 21:55:06 GMT
Cards fan prepared to stay up late for the game.LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - With so many staying up late to watch the U of L game, fans could have a slow start Tuesday morning. Fans are keeping their fingers
With so many staying up late to watch the national championship game Monday night between Louisville and Michigan, fans could have a slow start Tuesday morning. For some of Louisville's biggest employers, Tuesday will be business as usual.
Need something to help you get through two weeks of March Madness? Try playing Basketball Cliche Bingo. Mark off the words or phrases that are overused during each game of the tourney.
Don't like basketball? Need something to help you get through two weeks of March Madness? Try playing Basketball Cliche Bingo. Mark off the words or phrases that are overused during each game of the tournament.
Monday, March 11 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-03-11 21:05:54 GMT
(RNN) – And the award for ACC PPP Player of the Year goes to … Miami point guard Shane Larkin. Say, that's a nice looking trophy. Wait, is that a baseball? (Huddles the PPPollsters) Yes, I'm sure it's
Miami sophomore Shane Larkin topped the charts while leading the Hurricanes to their first-ever ACC title of any kind, with a conference record of 15-3.
Thursday, March 7 2013 3:07 PM EST2013-03-07 20:07:17 GMT
(RNN) – It's the last hurrah. The final bow. Say goodnight, Gracie. You sank my battleship. Senior night is one of the better traditions in collegiate sports, and basketball does it as good as anyone.
With the final weekend of the regular season coming up, it's a last chance for the guys in their final year to shine in front of the home crowd. Do any of them have some surprises left?
Thursday, February 28 2013 12:55 PM EST2013-02-28 17:55:14 GMT
Neither Duke nor Miami will win the ACC tournament. But both will make the Final Four. You like that? Here are a few more predictions only the most adventurous pundits would dare to make.
Neither Duke nor Miami will win the ACC tournament. But both will make the Final Four. You like that? Here are a few more predictions only the most adventurous pundits would dare to make.
Thursday, February 21 2013 3:47 PM EST2013-02-21 20:47:47 GMT
Sports folk love to add a little narrative. There is at least one "interesting" yarn per team, per year. And the better a team or player performs, the more it gets brought up.
Sports folk love to add a little narrative. There is at least one "interesting" yarn per team, per year. And the better a team or player performs, the more it gets brought up.
