Archives for October 2023

Sean Miller has again turned Xavier into a national factor. After a long stint as the head coach of Arizona, Miller returned to Xavier prior to last season and led the Musketeers to 27 wins and a berth in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2017. I caught up with Miller on Tuesday in Cincinnati to discuss last season, the health of both Zach Freemantle and Jerome Hunter, and … [Read more...] about 5 questions with Xavier’s Sean Miller

Kelvin Sampson didn't make Houston into one of college basketball's top programs by ducking opponents.It's that same mindset that the 68-year old head coach will carry into the upcoming season as the Cougars join the Big 12."We're not going to run from anybody," Sampson said Monday on the College Hoops Today Podcast in reference to the Big 12. "We get the internet here in … [Read more...] about Houston’s Kelvin Sampson on joining the Big 12: “We’re not going to run from anybody.”

Rick Pitino has given St. John's fans tangible hope. The Red Storm haven't won an NCAA Tournament game since 2000, but the Hall-of-Fame head coach gives St. John's a puncher's chance to do so in 2024. I caught up with Pitino on Friday in Queens to discuss his return to power conference basketball, the Big East, and much more. Jon Rothstein: How refreshing is it to be … [Read more...] about 5 questions with St. John’s Rick Pitino

QUEENS --- St. John's is attempting to put together a monster non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season.Speaking on Friday after practice at Carnesecca Arena, Rick Pitino exclusively told College Hoops Today that the Red Storm are in advanced discussions to play Duke at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2024-25 season and Alabama at Madison Square Garden. St. John's would … [Read more...] about St. John’s eyeing monster non-conference schedule during 2024-25 season, in discussions to play Duke at Arthur Ashe Stadium and Alabama at MSG