Controversial coach Jim Calhoun is leaving Connecticut the same way he coached it to three national titles - on his terms. The 70-year-old Hall of Famer scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m. Thursday to announce his retirement, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. … [Read more...] about UConn’s Jim Calhoun retiring
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Duke Blue Devils, 903 and Mike Krzyzewski: Class Acts
In 1990, I was a grade-school student who loved sports, and had many teams. However, when it came to college basketball, I was at a loss. I grew up in Chicago. I love Notre Dame football, but beyond David Rivers and LaPhonso Ells, ND basketball left a lot to be desired. In the mid-80’s I loved Dallas Comegys and Rod Strickland, but after their respective departures, DePaul … [Read more...] about Duke Blue Devils, 903 and Mike Krzyzewski: Class Acts
Tubby Smith Not Letting Gophers Bubble Burst
By Mike Gallagher The buzzer sounded, and the battle of two bubble teams ended with the Gophers coming out losers once again. Surely their 77-74 overtime loss to Northwestern doomed their hopes of making the tournament, as they dropped to 14-10 (5-7) and still had two Big Ten stalwarts (Wisconsin, Purdue) coming to The Barn. … [Read more...] about Tubby Smith Not Letting Gophers Bubble Burst