By KEN DAVIS NEW ORLEANS – Validation is not a word that coaches toss around easily. Missed opportunities are not a topic of discussion with most college basketball teams. The Kansas Jayhawks are not “most” college basketball teams. KU recently moved to the top of the charts in college basketball with the most victories of […]
NCAA Div. I Council approves Nov. 25 start date for basketball
September 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The NCAA on Wednesday approved a Nov. 25 start date for men’s and women’s basketball. All the details for practice dates and scheduling are in this release from the NCAA: “The Division I Council approved moving the first contest date in Division I men’s and women’s basketball to Nov. 25 for the 2020-21 season. No […]
NCAA focused on mid-September decision regarding basketball season
August 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt released the following statement Monday: “As we prepare for the 2020-21 college basketball season, we have exercised patience and discipline in monitoring the effects of COVID-19 and making decisions regarding the season. We have learned a great deal over the course of the summer, and with health […]
Royals have pitching issues; NCAA building a better bracket
July 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Two of my stories were posted earlier today on the FanRagSports.com network. If you are a college basketball fan, a student of bracketology, or just want a better understanding of what the NCAA men’s basketball committee did on Monday, may I suggest reading my article on tweaking and building a better bracket on Today’sU.com And, in […]
UConn records 13 perfect APR scores, including men’s hoops
May 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The University of Connecticut men’s basketball program continues to make an impressive bounce back from the academic difficulties that resulted in a ban from postseason play in 2013. The NCAA released its latest report on Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores Wednesday and for the second consecutive year, the men’s basketball team officially recorded its second-straight […]
NCAA names J.D. Collins coordinator of officiating
May 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
College basketball has a new coordinator of officiating. The NCAA announced Tuesday that J.D. Collins, who has nearly a quarter-century’s worth of experience with college basketball officiating, has been named national coordinator of men’s basketball officiating, effective immediately. Collins replaces John Adams, who announced in July his retirement from the position he has held since 2008. […]
Duke tops final power rankings; Kentucky falls to No. 3
April 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
My final power rankings for the 2014-15 baksetball season were posted on FoxSports.com on Tuesday morning after Duke beat Wisconsin in the national championship game. My apologies for not posting here sooner. I’ve been traveling. Check them out here.
UConn running out of NCAA tournament options
March 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
STORRS, Conn. – During his four seasons at UConn, guard Ryan Boatright never has given up on any task. He is part dreamer and part competitor. But he also is a realist. Boatright faced the media after Thursday’s 54-53 loss to Memphis. Every answer to every question started with him shaking his head. In disbelief. […]
Toner’s touch still on display in Storrs
September 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
STORRS – Reminders of John Toner’s influence on the University of Connecticut can still be found on a tour through the campus in Storrs. Start with Gampel Pavilion, the silver, domed arena that dominates the skyline. Walk from one end of campus to the other, making note of the new buildings and renovations that have […]