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As career highlights go, “last man to defeat John Wooden” is about as impressive as they come. Marv Harshman, former head coach at Washington, Washington State and Pacific Lutheran, had that honor, just one of many moments to cherish from his 40 year career as a head coach. According to the Seattle Times, the 95-year-old…
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In a time of upheaval for Minnesota basketball, fans would love to know that new coach Richard Pitino has a plan. The 30-year-old son of national title-winner Rick Pitino has only been on the job in the Twin Cities for a few days, but some early hints of order have appeared already. Replacing center Trevor…
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No Cinderellas in the title game this year. It’s going to be all Big Time, all the way. Let’s recap: Rick Pitino is one of the most well-known college basketball coaches in the nation. He’s on his way into the hall of fame, his horse just punched its ticket to the Kentucky Derby, and his…
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Iona head coach Tim Cluess, who led the Gaels to the NCAA tournament in back-to-back seasons, has confirmed that he plans to stay in New Rochelle for the foreseeable future. “I’m excited about the coming season and continuing to build on our success. I believe in the future of men’s basketball and the College itself,”…
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Tom Crean photobombs yellow-belted Sanjay Gupta at the Final Four
Apr 6, 2013, 9:13 PM EDT
Not sure there’s a lot that needs to be said here, except h/t to Rachel Bachman of the Wall Street Journal. Sanjay Gupta, with Tom Crean inadvertent photobomb (thanks @chadmcevoy)twitpic.com/chj8rc — Rachel Bachman (@Bachscore) April 7, 2013
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I originally ran this article on December 1, 2012, when we barely knew who Cleanthony Early was. The story happened to run on the same day that coaching legend Rick Majerus passed away, so it was understandably overshadowed. Now that “Cle” is playing on college basketball’s biggest stage, it’s worth a second look. Anthony came…
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Who’s that guy? You’d be forgiven for asking that when you look at the Louisville lineup taking the floor in Atlanta right now. Where Kevin Ware would usually be standing in the pressure defense, there’s an unfamiliar face. He’s Tim Henderson, a Louisville local who walked on to the team. A 6’2″, 195-lb. junior, he’s…
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San Diego State didn’t make the Final Four, so what’s Ron Burgundy doing behind press row? Will Ferrell behind me. Anchorman twitter.com/ESPNDanaOneil/… — Dana O’Neil (@ESPNDanaOneil) April 6, 2013 It’s certainly possible that Ferrell mistook O’Neil for Veronica Corningstone, and is on the verge of breaking out the jazz flute for halftime entertainment. More likely…
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Shane Larkin beat out Trey Burke for at least one POY award
Apr 6, 2013, 6:08 PM EDT
Rob Dauster told us the other day about the numerous Player of the Year awards that are handed out in college basketball. Clearly, Trey Burke is deserving of the several he’s already won. But he hasn’t won them all. Shane Larkin was honored with the 2013 Lute Olson Player of the Year Award, and got…
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Ohio State junior point guard Aaron Craft has established a bit of a pattern in the NCAA tournament. As the Buckeyes faced down Iowa State in the Round of 32, it was Craft who pulled up with the game on the line and coolly buried the game-winning three point shot. Against Arizona in the Sweet…
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In his inspirational, televised pregame speeches, Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall has repeatedly told his team to “play angry”. The No. 9 Shockers did just that in the Elite Eight, showing innate toughness and a refusal to back down in a 70-66 upset of No. 2 seed Ohio State. Wichita State’s physical play and ability…
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To follow along with the 2013 Coaching Carousel, click here. The name Flip Saunders has been bandied about by those watching the Minnesota coaching search. Saunders, who played for the Gophers, was an assistant for his alma mater, and led the Timberwolves for ten years, has been a favorite of boosters. According to Andy Katz, Minnesota…
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We’ve been hearing all week long about how young coaching stars Shaka Smart, Brad Stevens and Josh Pastner are signing big contract extensions and “turning down” open jobs at Minnesota, USC and UCLA. (UPDATE: Sources are reporting that Steve Alford of New Mexico has accepted the UCLA job.) I get it. Youth is attractive. It’s marketable.…
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Click here to browse through all of our Sweet 16 previews: I’m going to do this countdown style, starting with the eighth-most-watchable game and finishing up with el numero uno. 8. (3) Marquette vs. (2) Miami (CBS): Someone had to be the eight seed here. This game will be tough to watch because Marquette went through a…
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If you’re one of those jumpy Memphis fans who wants to get rid of Josh Pastner because he’s failed to live up to the Calipari mythos, I’d counsel patience. If you can’t appreciate the upward trend that’s right in front of your faces, nobody is ever going to make you happy. The Tigers have won…
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Michigan sent Virginia Commonwealth home in decisive fashion on Saturday afternoon, slapping a 78-53 beatdown on a team that quite frankly terrifies most power-conference programs. Michigan dismantled Shaka Smart’s vaunted Havoc defense, and made it look downright easy. VCU had to be salivating at the thought of advancing past Michigan to face either Kansas or…
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VIDEO: Chiefs RB Dexter McCluster clowns on Kansas and Ole Miss near Sprint Center
Mar 23, 2013, 1:34 PM EDT
Major hat tip to these journalists from the University Daily Kansan student newspaper, who caught Kansas City Chiefs running back Dexter McCluster near the Sprint Center and peppered him with word-association questions. McCluster – an Ole Miss product – claims not to know who Bill Self is, discusses his favorite adult beverages and answers roughly 17…
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VIDEO: Rick Pitino’s horse is 21-11 on NCAA picks after first round
Mar 23, 2013, 11:30 AM EDT
Watch how I do this without making ANY horse puns. An enterprising NBC Los Angeles reporter tracked down one of Rick Pitino’s thoroughbred horses and had the equine Nostradamus help him pick an NCAA bracket. After the first round, the horse, named Goodcents (no, it wasn’t Russdiculous, who left Pitino’ stables in February) is 21-11 following…
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(CLICK HERE to follow along with who is turning pro and who is returning to school.) Not only is Oregon State watching arch-rival Oregon survive and advance in March Madness while the Beavers sit at home, but they may be staring down a future without their best player. Eric Moreland, the 6’10″ forward who stood out in…
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Late Afternoon Snacks: Philly Friday is 2-0 for city teams so far
Mar 22, 2013, 6:30 PM EDT
Game of the Day No. 13 La Salle 63, No. 4 Kansas State 61: I’m a firm believer that there can only be one game of the day, and I chose this one because the Explorers were the biggest underdogs of the day, having started out in the First Four, and because they beat Kansas…
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Hurricanes shine brighter than their shoes in easy win over Pacific
Mar 22, 2013, 4:31 PM EDT
Even if you were temporarily blinded by Miami’s choice of footwear, you couldn’t help but see that this team is ready to go out and get the brass ring. Durand Scott went off for a very efficient 21 points in an easygoing 78-49 dismantling of the Pacific Tigers, hitting 60 percent of his shots from…
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Duke beat Albany 73-61. Big deal, right? You’d better believe it’s a big deal to a team that got bounced by C.J. McCullom and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in a similar seeding situation last year. Missouri didn’t learn the lessons of 2012, so it’s meaningful to note that Duke did. This year, the Duke machine…
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VIDEO: Boeheim states “This is not my last year” at Syracuse
Mar 22, 2013, 12:54 PM EDT
We’ve been tracking the speculation about Jim Boeheim’s possible retirement here at CBT. We’ll give you a second to catch up: Syracuse apologizes for tweet speculating about Jim Boeheim retiring Jim Boeheim’s postgame comments fuel retirement speculation Speculation about Jim Boeheim’s retirement isn’t going to go away Syracuse investigation will ramp up Boeheim retirement speculation…
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I thought the state of Kansas might have something to crow about if Kansas, Kansas State and Wichita State – the only DI programs the state has to offer – all made it to the weekend. Now, imagine you live in the city of Philadelphia, where not only have three of the Big Five made…
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To follow along with the 2013 Coaching Carousel, click here. Per Jeff Goodman of CBSSports.com, Hofstra University has fired head basketball coach Mo Cassara. The only thing odd about this firing is that it wasn’t announced immediately at season’s end. We all know a coach can be fired for losing games, and Hofstra did that recently, losing 47…
