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2012 NBA Draft Grade: Perry Jones III

Filed: May 3, 2012 10:23 PM CDT by
Richard Mackson-US PRESSWIRE

Forward Perry Jones III led the Baylor Bears to a dream season last year, as they went all the way to the Elite Eight.  Jones III is a thick body in the paint and the NBA is always in high demand for those type of players.  Below is my full draft report of Jones heading [...]

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Kansas Jayhawk’s Bill Self Receives Naismith Coach of the Year Award

Filed: April 2, 2012 1:59 PM CDT by
Richard Mackson-US PRESSWIRE

As he leads his Kansas Jayhawks onto the floor tonight to take on the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA men’s college basketball championship game, head-coach Bill Self will do so as college basketball’s most recently named Naismith Men’s College Basketball Coach of the Year, edging out Wildcats’ head-coach, John Calipari for the honor. The award [...]

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Rumor: ESPN’s Doug Gottlieb Interested in Kansas State Coaching Job

Filed: March 29, 2012 7:17 PM CDT by
Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE

With the departure of former head coach Frank Martin to South Carolina, the Kansas State athletic administration has a crisis of confidence on their hands, and must fill this open position post haste. A few potential replacements for Martin have been mentioned in the press over the course of the past few days. Guys like [...]

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Bell’s Palsy Diagnosis For Baylor’s Kim Mulkey

Filed: March 29, 2012 4:14 PM CDT by
Brendan Maloney-US PRESSWIRE

Already the owner of one national title and two wins short of a second, Baylor women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey now faces an off-court adversary. Mulkey was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy. She’ll continue coaching and responded to the revelation in fashion typical of her demeanor: “When I smile it’s crooked and when I talk, and [...]

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Reports: Texas Longhorns G J’Covan Brown to Enter 2012 NBA Draft

Filed: March 22, 2012 3:41 PM CDT by
Don McPeak-US PRESSWIRE

The most recent in a long line of talented Texas Longhorns guards, junior shooting guard J’Covan Brown, has declared himself eligible for the 2012 NBA Draft. One of the country’s most creative scorers, the variety of offensive moves Brown has in his arsenal have caught the eye of NBA scouts and opposing coaches across the country. [...]

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Buzz Williams, SMU and His Actual Texas Destination

Filed: March 21, 2012 9:24 PM CDT by
Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE

Southern Methodist surprised college football when it managed to lure June Jones to Highland Park. Hiring Buzz Williams as the new head basketball coach would be on par with a Texas Western-level shocker. The Mustangs fired Matt Doherty last week after six seasons and an 80-109 record. His claim to fame remains his tenure at [...]

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Video: Kansas Vs. Purdue, The Comeback

Filed: March 19, 2012 10:46 AM CDT by
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Slowly Setting the Sweet 16

Filed: March 18, 2012 12:19 PM CDT by
Crystal LoGiudice-US PRESSWIRE

By the end of Sunday evening, sixteen teams will remain in an NCAA Tournament that seems to switch each day between higher-ranked schools winning easily and monumental underdogs closing out upsets. Saturday saw two Sweet 16 matchups set, one a tantalizing rematch. Kentucky and Indiana face off for the second time this season on Friday [...]

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Video: Iowa State Hammers Defending National Champion UCONN

Filed: March 16, 2012 9:51 AM CDT by

LOUISVILLE, KY — Iowa State Cyclones took it to the defending National Champion beating Connecticut, 77-64. The Cyclones were lead by Royce White who had 15 points and 13 rebounds. The three point shooting from guards Chris Allen and Scott Christopherson paced the Cyclones all night. “We wanted to attack the boards more and whatever [...]

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A Dearth Of Upsets, A Healthy Bracket

Filed: March 15, 2012 11:07 PM CDT by
Jamie Rhodes-US PRESSWIRE

Friday morning near the water cooler, the kitchen or the breakfast table won’t be easy. Your co-worker, your roommate or your significant other who hasn’t watched a minute of college hoops all season yet picked chalk across the board is leading the bracket pool. So what is a diehard March Madness fan to do when [...]

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