He led the Cardinals to two national championships in the 1980s and amassed 675 victories over a career that led to his induction into two halls of fame.
Category: Basketball (College)
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West Virginia Coach Bob Huggins Uses Homophobic Slur on Radio Show
The Hall of Famer used the word twice while discussing Cincinnati’s rivalry with Xavier. He said he would “fully accept” any consequences, as his employer reviewed the situation.
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Old Friends. New Team. Same Knicks Championship Dream.
Knicks guards Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart were college friends, then took a twisty road to a reunion in the N.B.A.
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WNBA Draft: Aliyah Boston Goes No. 1 to Indiana Fever
Boston, a senior forward from the University of South Carolina, was the second-ever top pick from her college.
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Jill Biden Stumbles by Inviting N.C.A.A. Winners (and Losers) to the White House
The first lady waded into the aftermath of a women’s basketball championship game that was about more than who won and who lost.
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10 Takeaways From the N.C.A.A. Tournaments
Underdogs from New Jersey made an impression, trash talkers held court, and pep bands showed how much they care.
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UConn Wins Fifth Men’s N.C.A.A. Title by Overwhelming San Diego St.
UConn’s defeat of San Diego State, 76-59, ended a dominant run in the tournament in which its closest of six victories was by 13 points.
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San Diego State’s Deep Run Plays Right Into Conference Realignment
San Diego State had set itself up for this moment. Not just for a run at a championship, but for jumping to a bigger conference.
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This Is Not a Moment in Women’s Basketball. It’s Momentum.
The New York Times – Sports:This year’s women’s N.C.A.A. tournament brought new depth, a breadth of talent and record numbers of viewers. But what you are seeing isn’t new.
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Joey Calcaterra and Sam Scholl, Who Were Together at San Diego, Will Meet in N.C.A.A. Final
The New York Times – Sports:After a middling season at the University of San Diego, Joey Calcaterra, a guard, transferred to UConn and Sam Scholl, the head coach, was hired as a basketball adviser by San Diego State.
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Lamont Butler, Ever Steady After His Winning Shot, Buoyed by Family
The New York Times – Sports:Butler doesn’t like a lot of attention, his father said, but that’s what he got after sending San Diego State to the national title game. “He was more happy that we were happy,” Lamont Butler Sr. said.