By ADAM ZAGORIA Kentucky point guard Jaland Lowe lasted only about 20 seconds before re-injuring his shoulder in Saturday’s game against No. 22 St. John’s in Atlanta. Lowe looked to sustain only minor contact in the lane before walking off the court in pain. He did return in the second half and hit a huge 3-pointer to give Kentucky a 73-57 lead. He finished with 13 … [Read more...] about Kentucky loses point guard minutes into St. John’s game
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Houston’s Kelvin Sampson cites continuity as a key factor to his program’s success: ‘Our kids don’t transfer’
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ NEWARK, N.J.–Houston continues to be one of the premier programs in all of college basketball year in and year out. But what makes them stand out as a program even more is the way that the Cougars do it; through development and continuity. “I think the statistic that is, for today for this college basketball, amazing is in the last eleven years amongst … [Read more...] about Houston’s Kelvin Sampson cites continuity as a key factor to his program’s success: ‘Our kids don’t transfer’
Veteran toughness propels Stepinac At City Of Palms
BY ZACH SMART One game after thriving with a fleet of sharpshooters who combined to shoot a scalding 15-for-23 from 3-point range in Stepinac’s wire to wire 89-62 mauling of Sarasota (FL), Stepinac’s veteran experience played a substantial role in a 66-57 victory over The Villages. The Crusaders have been red hot during the prestigious City of Palms Classic, a … [Read more...] about Veteran toughness propels Stepinac At City Of Palms
Georgetown suspends Cooley for one game after tossing water bottle that hit child in stands
Georgetown suspended coach Ed Cooley for one game on Sunday after he tossed a water bottle into the stands during Saturday's 80-77 loss to Xavier. The bottle hit a mother and child who were watching the game two rows behind Georgetown's bench. … [Read more...] about Georgetown suspends Cooley for one game after tossing water bottle that hit child in stands
Stepinac’s Rivera hearing from array of programs
BY ZACH SMART On the opening day of the prestigious City of Palms Classic, Stepinac’s Josh Rivera was one of the best shooters on the big college floor at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, Fla. Rivera set a loud tone in the first half, sticking three deep 3-pointers as Stepinac seized a commanding 20+-point lead en route to the wire to wire 89-62 … [Read more...] about Stepinac’s Rivera hearing from array of programs