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November 20, 2009
by John Gasaway
The season's begun in earnest and it’s time to look at what we learned yesterday. Everything from Evan Turner’s epic struggles to the sublime triumph of Dayton’s bench.
November 18, 2009
by John Gasaway
So the Jayhawks eked out a two-point win against Memphis last night. Hey, looking ugly is practically mandatory for eventual national champions. It’s Gasaway’s Law! Plus thoughts on Michigan State, etc.
November 17, 2009
by John Gasaway
We’ve already seen three percent of John Wall’s entire college career, so it’s time for the first Wall retrospective. The freshman hit the game-winner last night in Kentucky’s 72-70 win over Miami OH.
November 12, 2009
by John Gasaway
Horizon League teams aren't supposed to stay nationally ranked year after year. Someone forgot to tell the Bulldogs.
November 10, 2009
by John Gasaway
Meet Mississippi State freshman Renardo Sidney, a 19-year-old surrounded by adults who act like they're 12.
November 4, 2009
by John Gasaway
Harangody, Aldrich, Collins, Patterson, and Singler. Great performers all, but are they really the five best players out of 4,000-plus guys suiting up for D-I ball? Let’s see if we can help out the AP.
October 29, 2009
by John Gasaway
It should be, but not for the reasons Buzz Bissinger offers. Far from fearing its demise, the NCAA is probably pulling for it.
October 19, 2009
by John Gasaway
How much of a dip should North Carolina expect? Why did Kentucky fail last year, even with Jodie Meeks and Patrick Patterson? Will Northwestern make its first-ever NCAA appearance in 2010? There’s only one place to find out.
August 31, 2009
by John Gasaway
There's just so much the NCAA can do when it comes to policing the institutions under its umbrella, so it's time to rein in expectations.
April 7, 2009
by John Gasaway
North Carolina won the national championship by jumping on Michigan State in the opening minutes and building a lead that the Spartans could never overcome.
April 6, 2009
by John Gasaway
Tonight's game will be a classic match-up between Goliath and, well, not David, exactly. Call it Goliath versus Izzo.
April 5, 2009
by John Gasaway
Michigan State combined its usual excellence on the offensive boards with a surprising number of points in transition to beat Connecticut. The Spartans will face North Carolina, who again looked highly efficient in taking care of Villanova.
April 2, 2009
by John Gasaway
Whether you're a fan of superb offense (North Carolina), excellent D (Michigan State), "gelling at the right time" (Villanova), or even plain old domination (Connecticut), this Final Four has something for you.
March 30, 2009
by John Gasaway
Michigan State shut down overall one-seed Louisville completely in the second half to advance to nearby Detroit. Not to be outdone, North Carolina then went out and shut down Oklahoma virtually from the opening tip.
March 29, 2009
by John Gasaway
Scottie Reynolds put Villanova into the Final Four with a drive and basket in the final seconds against Pitt. Earlier Connecticut had survived Missouri's pressure to advance to Detroit. It was a Big East day.
March 28, 2009
by John Gasaway
Michigan State closed strong and edged Kansas for a spot in the Elite Eight. Meanwhile Louisville, Oklahoma and North Carolina were reaching the same destination in much less suspenseful fashion.
March 27, 2009
by John Gasaway
The lower-seeded Tigers from Missouri rose up and beat Memphis in the most surprising way imaginable: By scoring 102 points against what until last night was the nation's best defense.
March 25, 2009
by John Gasaway
Fifteen outstanding teams, plus Arizona! Just kidding, the Wildcats took care of business. The question now is: which four teams can survive the most top-heavy bracket in modern tournament history?
March 23, 2009
by John Gasaway
The higher seeds went 8-0 yesterday, though Louisville and Pitt hardly waltzed into the Sweet 16 with ease.
March 22, 2009
by John Gasaway
The lowest seed to make the Sweet Sixteen yesterday was a five-seed (Purdue). Have we embarked on a new era of March Sanity?
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