Dan Hurley likes losing about as much as a normal person likes bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Long Island Expressway.If Hurley isn't winning, he's miserable. And sometimes when he's winning, he's still miserable.But when UConn lost to Marquette by six points on Jan. 11th in Milwaukee, the coach who three months later would lead the Huskies to the national title knew that … [Read more...] about Weekend Brunch: Why UConn’s Donovan Clingan is primed to be one of college basketball’s most dominant players
Archives for June 2023
North Carolina transfer D’Marco Dunn commits to Penn State
North Carolina transfer D'Marco Dunn has committed to Penn State, he told College Hoops Today on Thursday.The 6-5 Dunn averaged 2.7 points last season."I felt really comfortable on my visit there," Dunn said. "I think they're really building something special at Penn State."Dunn will join former North Carolina teammate Puff Johnson --- who also transferred to Penn State --- in … [Read more...] about North Carolina transfer D’Marco Dunn commits to Penn State
Northwestern, Dayton to begin home-and-home series in Evanston
Northwestern and Dayton will begin a home-and-home series on Nov. 10th in Evanston, a source told College Hoops Today.There will be a return game in Dayton during the 2024-25 season.An official announcement is expected soon.The Wildcats are set to return four of their top six scorers --- Boo Buie, Ty Berry, Brooks Barnhizer, and Matthew Nicholson --- from last season's team … [Read more...] about Northwestern, Dayton to begin home-and-home series in Evanston
Episode 397 — Georgetown’s Ed Cooley
Georgetown's Ed Cooley is excited but still getting comfortable in his new surroundings as he endeavors to bring the Hoyas back to national prominence. How does he go about getting the brand back? Balancing freshman players with transfers. Implementing his philosophy of playing basketball. Why the University of Providence holds a special place in his heart. Why he choose to … [Read more...] about Episode 397 — Georgetown’s Ed Cooley
Weekend Brunch: Why Zach Edey’s return means that Purdue’s expectations are again “Final Four or bust”
The bar was set as soon as Zach Edey pressed the send button on the tweet that announced his decision to return to Purdue for another season.The 7-4 Edey --- last season's National Player of the Year --- knows what he's walking into. Now two and a half months removed from the biggest upset in the history of the NCAA Tournament, Edey and the Boilers have only one way to erase … [Read more...] about Weekend Brunch: Why Zach Edey’s return means that Purdue’s expectations are again “Final Four or bust”