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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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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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Quick East Regional Projections On Selection Sunday

Filed: March 12, 2012 12:41 AM CDT by
Brian Spurlock-US PRESSWIRE

Chalk favorites: (1) Syracuse and (2) Ohio State Best mascot because your significant other is definitely asking: St. Bonaventure’s Bona Wolf. Click here for an image. Cinderella: Kansas State. The Wildcats are bruisers and if they take advantage on the offensive glass, Frank Martin’s team could surprise Syracuse. After that, it’s smooth sailing to the [...]

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Quick South Regional Projections On Selection Sunday

Filed: March 12, 2012 12:41 AM CDT by
Crystal LoGiudice-US PRESSWIRE

Chalk favorites: (1) Kentucky and (2) Duke Best mascot because your significant other is definitely asking: Wichita State Shockers. Yeah, good luck explaining it. Still, that’s sweet hair and an unbeatable, permanent smile. Click here for an image. Cinderella: UNLV. A six-seed is a bit high for the slipper but I don’t trust anyone in [...]

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Quick Midwest Regional Projections On Selection Sunday

Filed: March 12, 2012 12:40 AM CDT by
Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE

Chalk favorites: (1) North Carolina and (2) Kansas Best mascot because your significant other is definitely asking: Hard to go wrong with Temple’s persona, Hooter the Owl. Click here for an image. Cinderella: Belmont. Pundits would have you believe the Bruins already destroyed Georgetown. I think N.C. State defeats San Diego State so a Sweet [...]

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Quick West Regional Projections On Selection Sunday

Filed: March 12, 2012 12:39 AM CDT by
Mike Carter-US PRESSWIRE

Chalk favorites: (1) Michigan State and (2) Missouri Best mascot because your significant other is definitely asking: St. Louis Billiken — click here for the creepy image. Cinderella: Long Beach State. The 49ers, were they to reach the Final Four, could theoretically upset three conference tournament champions (Louisville, Michigan State and Missouri). Book a flight [...]

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