Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: College Basketball 111 in 111
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Notre Dame gets another year for Scott Martin
Notre Dame was unable to get a sixth year of eligibility out of the NCAA for their oft-injured star Tim Abromaitis, but they were able to get the same situation approved for forward Scott Martin (Valparaiso, Ind.). The Purdue transfer will return to play for the Irish in 2012-13. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame gets another year for Scott Martin
Notre Dame Winning with 3 Cs: Confidence, Cohesion, Chemistry
Given what was expected of Notre Dame this year, versus what they've produced, it's time to talk about Fighting Irish leader Mike Brey as possible conference coach of the year. He has two Big East coaching awards already ('07, '08), but this could be the best coaching job he's ever done. A so-called rebuilding year has turned into a 21-4, top ten nationally ranked season. ND … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Winning with 3 Cs: Confidence, Cohesion, Chemistry
Notre Dame Routs USF: Notes and Numbers
Notre Dame is off to its best start in 30 years in men's college basketball and gaining confidence with every victory. The eighth-ranked Fighting Irish too their seventh straight Saturday, routing runt of the Big East litter South Florida 78-55 with a balanced scoring attack led by Jack Cooley's career-high 18 points. The strong start is the program's best since the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Routs USF: Notes and Numbers
Scott Martin a Key Addition to Notre Dame Resurgence
In the offseason, the talk around the college basketball program in South Bend was all about personnel losses -most notably Tory Jackson and Luke Harangody- not new additions. But today Notre Dame's 21-4 record signifies the best 25-game start under head coach Mike Brey. It's the first time the Irish have won at least 21 of their first 25 games since the 1980-81 campaign. … [Read more...] about Scott Martin a Key Addition to Notre Dame Resurgence
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
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