2 months ago

Duke HC Praises Cam Boozer After Duke Beats TCU

After TCU was within 4 points at the half and Cam had merely a single FG attempt, Duke turned it up in the second. They won 81-58 and Cam ended up with 19 points on 7-10 FG shooting. "He affects the game in all ways. That's how we got separation," said Scheyer as he reaches his 3rd straight Sweet 16.

By Samir Mehdi

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2 months ago

Charles Barkley Defends Tom Izzo's Style Of Coaching

"Media, who don't know anything about sports, say 'Why is he yelling his players?' That's called coaching," said Chuck on Izzo's tough style of coaching with his players. "If parents & friends get mad because you're getting yelled at, get better parents & better friends." 'Mr. March' Tom Izzo is back in the Sweet 16 For the 17th time in his career.

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Cam Boozer Explains How Jon Scheyer Got Him Going in Second Half vs. TCU

After struggling and scoring just 2 points in the first half, Scheyer was able to get him going, resulting in a dominant 17-point second half in Duke's 81-58 win vs. TCU. Boozer said, "The biggest thing for us was defending and rebounding in the second half." He also praised Scheyer for always finding a way to motivate him.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Joshua Jefferson's Injury Casts Doubt on Availability for Iowa State’s 2nd Round Matchup

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Joshua Jefferson's Injury Casts Doubt on Availability for Iowa State’s 2nd Round Matchup

Jefferson sprained his left ankle in Iowa State’s Round of 64 win over Tennessee State, and X-rays were negative. The forward played just 3 minutes before exiting. Jeff Goodman reported he is unlikely to face Kentucky, though treatment would continue before tipoff. Losing Jefferson would be a major blow, with Iowa State potentially missing one of its top two-way players.

By Raahib Singh

Patrick Ngongba’s Scooter Entrance Doesn’t Change Duke’s Plan vs. TCU

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Patrick Ngongba’s Scooter Entrance Doesn’t Change Duke’s Plan vs. TCU

Ngongba arrived on a scooter before Duke’s Round of 32 matchup with TCU, but Jon Scheyer said the sophomore can still stay off his feet as long as possible and remains expected to play. Because he hasn’t appeared since the Carolina game, Duke plans to manage his minutes. Even if limited, his return would boost the frontcourt against TCU.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Hubert Davis’s Future at UNC Sounds Headed for a Coordinated Decision

Pete Thamel reported Davis’s future is “squarely in flux” after North Carolina’s second straight first-round exit. ESPN expects talks in the coming days, with no decision until early next week. Thamel said not to expect an outright firing, but added the “tenor” around Chapel Hill suggests either major staff changes or an entirely new coaching regime.

By Raahib Singh

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