It seems like the #7 Fighting Irish might be the least hyped top ten team of all time. Of course, when you pay attention to some Mike Brey quotes and NBA Draftniks' work, perhaps that's changing. Ben Hansbrough for Big East player of the year? His name certainly has to be in the discussion, but obviously the favorite UConn's Kemba Walker, and you'd have to place Pittburgh's … [Read more...] about Hansbrough Big East Player of the Year? Abromaitis in NBA Mock Drafts?
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UConn’s Jim Calhoun very Impressed by Notre Dame
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
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
Old Spice Classic Preview: Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame In Title Game?
In all honesty, the 2010 Old Spice Classic could be the lowest scoring tournament in the history of Feast Week. With teams like Wisconsin, Temple, and Notre Dame that emphasize defense and are very patient on the offensive end, there is not a lot of offensive firepower in Orlando although teams like Texas A&M, Cal, and Georgia could cause some noise because of their … [Read more...] about Old Spice Classic Preview: Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame In Title Game?
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
