Wofford earns first NCAA tourney berth (AP)
Mike Young remembers being an assistant coach at Wofford in the school’s first Division I season in 1994-95 and falling behind 26-0 to Clemson en route to a 49-point loss. It was those early experiences that made reaching the NCAA tournament for the first time so sweet. Cameron Rundles scored 20 points and Wofford used stifling defense to overcome a long second-half scoring drought and beat…
Saint Mary’s rips Gonzaga for WCC title (AP)
Omar Samhan practically floated down the Orleans Arena hallway with a net around his neck when Mickey McConnell rushed up from behind, jumped and joyously shoved his Saint Mary’s teammate, nearly knocking him down. Easy there, MVP. After making mighty Gonzaga look ordinary, these remarkable Gaels need to stay healthy through their first peaceful Selection Sunday in years before a trip to the…
Siena rallies to win MAAC tourney in OT (AP)
Not even a daunting halftime deficit could derail Siena. Edwin Ubiles scored 27 points and Alex Franklin added 22 points and 12 rebounds as the Saints rallied from as many as 15 down and beat Fairfield 72-65 in overtime Monday night to win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament for the third straight season.
ODU wins CAA tourney for NCAA berth (AP)
Old Dominion felt as if it was playing with a burden, too, in the Colonial Athletic Association tournament — the one of the team expected to win. The league’s regular-season champion did just that Monday night, taking control early and beating third-seeded William & Mary 60-53 in the tournament championship, likely ending the Tribe’s feel-good push for the first NCAA tournament appearance…
Purdue F Hummel has successful surgery (AP)
Purdue forward Robbie Hummel had reconstructive surgery on the ACL in his right knee on Monday. Purdue coach Matt Painter said Monday morning that the surgery would take place in Indianapolis and that the standard recovery time is four to six months. A school spokesman confirmed that the surgery was completed.
Hawaii coach Nash fired (AP)
Bob Nash was fired as coach of the University of Hawaii’s men’s basketball team on Monday after posting a 34-56 record over three seasons. “This was a very tough decision,” athletic director Jim Donovan said in a statement. “No person has shown more dedication to UH basketball than Bob Nash.” Nash was a member of the “Fabulous Five,” a group of UH basketball…
‘Nova F King could miss Big East tourney (AP)
The 10th-ranked Villanova Wildcats could play the Big East tournament without forward Taylor King because of an undisclosed personal issue. King was benched by coach Jay Wright for Saturday’s loss against West Virginia. Wright said at Monday’s practice there’s a “teaching point” he’s trying to make with King.
Cal G Randle wins Pac-10 player of year (AP)
California guard Jerome Randle has been picked as the Pac-10 player of the year. Randle averaged 18.7 points and 4.5 assists per game. He helped the Golden Bears win their first conference title in 50 years. In other awards handed out by the league on Monday, Arizona forward Derrick Williams was picked as the league’s top freshman, Arizona State’s Herb Sendek was selected as the coach of the…
Iowa State says McDermott part of future (AP)
Despite a disappointing season, Iowa State basketball coach Greg McDermott is receiving a vote of confidence from athletic director Jamie Pollard. Pollard and McDermott held a news conference Monday where they discussed the Cyclones’ frustrating season and the program’s future. The athletic director says McDermott is part of that future.
Kansas back atop AP poll (AP)
Kansas is No. 1 — again. The Jayhawks (29-2), coming off their sixth straight Big 12 regular season title, moved back into the top spot in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll Monday. It is their 14th week at No. 1 this season, more than triple the total of the other three schools who have been there in 2009-10.