So how important were Notre Dame’s basketball victories over #8 Georgetown and #9 Connecticut in the last week? Well it hasn’t happened in a half-century. The last time Notre Dame defeated AP top 10 teams in back-to-back home games came in 1960-61. They defeated #7 DePaul 61-58, then #7 St. John’s 64-63. Which is especially impressive when you consider they finished 12-14 that … [Read more...] about UConn’s Jim Calhoun very Impressed by Notre Dame
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#14 Notre Dame Beats #8 UConn: Chicago Area’s Best Team?
Although Notre Dame is about a two hour drive from Chicago, and within a different state and time zone as the second city- they still might be Chicago's best college basketball team. In college football, the Irish have captured the hearts of Chicago. And if winning like this in hoops continues (a 73-70 win over #8 Connecticut Tuesday night) they might just become the … [Read more...] about #14 Notre Dame Beats #8 UConn: Chicago Area’s Best Team?
Notre Dame Hoops Uses Unconventional Formula for Success
"My theme is a lot of interchangeable parts," Notre Dame Fighting Irish Head Coach Mike Brey said of his team this season. And it's true, while last year's team leaned heavily on Luke Harangody in the post and Tory Jackson at the point, this unit often sports a very unconventional line-up. The Irish have ascended to the #15 national ranking in college basketball by sometime … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Hoops Uses Unconventional Formula for Success
#15 Notre Dame Hoops Winning Because of Experience
There may be a "Ewing Theory" at work in South Bend. Despite losing Luke Harangody, the first player in Notre Dame basketball history to be a three-time first-team All-Big East selection, and the first player in program history to lead the conference in both scoring and rebounding in consecutive seasons, the Fighting Irish are getting better. They lost a marquee college … [Read more...] about #15 Notre Dame Hoops Winning Because of Experience
Big East Basketball Power Rankings (12/26/10)
Big East hoops action tips off with a behemoth battle on Big Monday when pre-season conference favorite Pitt hosts one of the surprise teams in the country and their Player of the Year breakout star, Kemba Walker of UConn. Oh, and so much for this being a down year in the conference as five of the top nine ranked teams in the country call the Big East home. Here are my Big … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings (12/26/10)
Undefeated and Nationally Ranked Notre Dame Getting Stability from Atkins
Entering the college basketball season, Notre Dame knew that the primary issue was “who’s going to run the point?” with Tory Jackson, the second leading assist man in school history, graduated. “You go right into the issue of Tory Jackson leaving the building, you had the ball in his hands 38 minutes a game and you didn’t have to worry, and the toughness factor, and maybe … [Read more...] about Undefeated and Nationally Ranked Notre Dame Getting Stability from Atkins
Scott Martin, a Versatile Purdue Transfer, Key Cog for Notre Dame
One of the keys to Notre Dame's college basketball season will be how much the Irish get out of Scott Martin, a Purdue transfer who missed the last two seasons, one from NCAA mandated transfer protocol, and a second year from a knee injury. Martin is a 6-8 senior who sees most of his 27 minutes a game at guard. At Media Day Coach Mike Brey discussed what Martin's best … [Read more...] about Scott Martin, a Versatile Purdue Transfer, Key Cog for Notre Dame
99 in 99: #39 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The Big East is once again stacked this year. Eight of the top 39 teams in my “99 in 99” college basketball preview rankings call the conference home. Notre Dame comes in at #39 despite losing four-year starters Luke Harangody and Tory Jackson. Click here if you missed teams #40-#99. You can also check out Paul M. Banks’ story from the Irish’s media day. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #39 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame Hoops Media Day Notes, Quotes and Observations
When it's 85 degrees outside, it's somewhat difficult to think about college basketball season, but practice is underway and Notre Dame Media Day is already over. It was interesting to see if ND Head Coach Mike Brey would still rock his trademark mock turtleneck underneath a sport coat today, as this afternoon was shorts and flip-flop weather. And the light-hearted banter … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Hoops Media Day Notes, Quotes and Observations
Notre Dame’s Mike Brey donning Kilt for Charity
I've always been a fan of the wardrobe of Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Mike Brey. He's well known for his suit with no tie and a turtleneck sweater underneath instead of dress shirt look. I rock a similar look often, except I substitute a tight Banana Republic stretch t-shirt underneath instead of the turtleneck sweater. So I don't mind following his lead on fashion, … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Mike Brey donning Kilt for Charity