3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith: Miami RedHawks Proved They Belonged in the Tournament

Smith said Miami (Ohio) justified its NCAA bid by beating SMU 89-79 after an undefeated regular season. “This wasn’t an upset,” he said, backing the RedHawks’ own message. Miami outscored SMU by 33 points from three, and Smith argued a team that went unbeaten before March should never have needed to fight doubters just to get in.

By Raahib Singh

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3 months ago

A.J. Dybantsa Can Use March to Lock Up No. 1 Draft Pick Buzz

Stephen A. Smith said Dybantsa has the most to gain from this tournament because NBA teams already know the tools are there. “If he shows up like I expect him to,” Smith said, “he will unquestionably be the number one overall pick.” He pointed to Dybantsa’s size, wingspan, athleticism, shot-making and BYU’s reliance on him as the star.

By Raahib Singh

TCU Survive Ohio State’s Late Push in a 66-64 Thriller

3 months ago

TCU Survive Ohio State’s Late Push in a 66-64 Thriller

No.9 TCU outlasted No. 8 Ohio State 66-64 on Thursday, advancing after building a six-point halftime lead and holding off a late Buckeyes push. The game was tied at 64 with 25 seconds left. Xavier Edmonds made a clutch layup for TCU with 4 sec left. The two-point finish made it one of the day’s first true bracket nail-biters.

By Raahib Singh

High Point Stuns Wisconsin in a 12-Over-5 March Madness Thriller

3 months ago

High Point Stuns Wisconsin in a 12-Over-5 March Madness Thriller

High Point pulled off Thursday’s biggest early upset, edging Wisconsin 83-82 to bust brackets in Portland. The 12-seeded Panthers reach the Round of 32 behind a poised late finish after the Badgers pushed to the final possession. Rob Martin found Chase Johnson, who hadn't shot a 2-point shot all season, ahead for the go-ahead layup with 11 seconds left.

By Raahib Singh

Duke Survive a Real Scare From No. 16 Siena

3 months ago

Duke Survive a Real Scare From No. 16 Siena

Top-seeded Duke had to rally late to avoid history, escaping No. 16 Siena 71-65. They trailed by 11 at halftime and were facing a real upset threat deep into the second half. The Blue Devils were pushed to the brink before Cameron and Cayden Boozer combined for 39 points to steady them and finally close it out.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Duke Head Coach Says Siena HC "Outcoached" Him

"I've known GMac a long time. He outcoached me. Took everything we had to win it," admitted Jon. The 33-2 Blue Devils won 71-65 after coming back down from 11 behind Cameron Boozer's 22 points. Duke's Maliq Brown even admitted at halftime that Duke underestimated Siena, saying, "We thought it was going to be a cakewalk going into this game."

By Samir Mehdi

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