Monday, April 8 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-04-08 16:30:27 GMT
Going into the final game Monday, two Michigan Wolverines can lay claim to reaching a point in the NCAA tournament their NBA All-Star fathers never did.
Going into the final game Monday, two Michigan Wolverines can lay claim to reaching a point in the NCAA tournament their NBA All-Star fathers never did.
Sunday, April 7 2013 7:24 AM EDT2013-04-07 11:24:29 GMT
(RNN) – It takes some people most of their lives to achieve something noteworthy, but college basketball players can do it during a 40-minute span by the time they reach 22. An entire month – or career
All championship games are special for one reason or another, but some stand out more than the rest.
Saturday, April 6 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-04-07 03:41:01 GMT
ATLANTA (RNN) -
Louisville cranked up the defensive and rebounding intensity in the second half to knock off Wichita State 72-68 and earn its way into the NCAA men's basketball final.
Saturday, April 6 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-04-06 15:54:59 GMT
ATLANTA (RNN) – One is a tournament favorite and the top overall seed. Another few thought would be there. A third got to this point on the strength of the offense. The other made its mark with defense. All
The Final Four teams have the same mindset entering Saturday's contests: Nothing less than the national championship.
Thursday, April 4 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-04-04 22:16:44 GMT
(RNN) – Louisville coach Rick Pitino took time to have a few laughs Thursday in Atlanta, including those at the expense of one of his Final Four peers. "[Syracuse coach] Jim [Boeheim] has been coaching
Coach John Beilein, in his sixth season at Michigan, has the program in its first Final Four in 20 years. He recalled his days nearly 30 years ago when he met Syracuse's Jim Boeheim.
Saturday, March 30 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-03-30 14:00:15 GMT
(RNN) - Anything to fill time. That is apparently the motto of all announcers sitting on the sidelines of NCAA Tournament games. You think they drop those anecdotes in the middle of possessions to add
Everyone loves a good story. But the second, third or fourth time around, it almost makes you want to snap.
We can't promise that your bracket will survive March Madness, but we can offer you some great comfort food for the aftermath. Whether you're celebrating or recuperating, good food is in order.
We can't promise that your bracket will survive March Madness, but we can offer you some great comfort food for the aftermath. Whether you're celebrating or recuperating, good food is in order.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 1:53 PM EDT2013-03-27 17:53:20 GMT
(RNN) –The Sweet 16 usually marks the point of separation between the upstarts and the VIPs of college basketball. But there hasn't been much of "the usual" going on in this NCAA tournament. The first
Two of the remaining top dogs, Kansas and Louisville, both had three-game losing streaks this season – five of those six combined losses came to teams not ranked at the time.
Saturday, March 23 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-03-23 11:00:16 GMT
The Virginia Commonwealth Rams are the best in the country at forcing turnovers. Guess what team is best at not turning it over? The Michigan Wolverines.
The Virginia Commonwealth Rams are the best in the country at forcing turnovers. Guess what team is best at not turning it over? The Michigan Wolverines.
Thursday, March 21 2013 2:24 PM EDT2013-03-21 18:24:21 GMT
(RNN) - March Madness isn't just a time for basketball at its best. You may not imagine how far some men will go to take to the bench to get out of work for the game. Some calling it "VasMadness." For
March Madness isn't just a time for basketball at its best. You may not imagine how far some men will go to be able to take off work and watch the games. Some are calling it "VasMadness."
Need something to help you get through two weeks of March Madness? Try playing Basketball Cliche Bingo. Mark off the words or phrases that are overused during each game of the tourney.
Don't like basketball? Need something to help you get through two weeks of March Madness? Try playing Basketball Cliche Bingo. Mark off the words or phrases that are overused during each game of the tournament.
Thursday, March 21 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-03-21 13:02:30 GMT
Time is winding down to fill out your brackets. NCAA play gets underway at 11 a.m. Thursday so now is the time to join the KFVS bracket challenge. If you haven't made your picks yet, here are some suggestions
Time is winding down to fill out your brackets. NCAA play gets underway at 11 a.m. Thursday so now is the time to join the KFVS bracket challenge.
Thursday, March 21 2013 8:14 AM EDT2013-03-21 12:14:31 GMT
Mid-majors that no one outside campus has on radar become overnight sensations, sent to the second weekend by effective performances or a last-second heaves that find the bottom of the net.
Mid-majors no one outside campus has on radar become overnight sensations, sent to a second weekend by last-second heaves that find the bottom of the net.
Wednesday, March 20 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-03-20 22:48:48 GMT
(RNN) - That function on Amazon that recommends books you'd like is really good. It recommended Basketball Math to me
Can a guy armed with a fourth-grade math book and a pocket calculator predict the outcome of America's most unpredictable sporting event? There's only one way to find out.
Wednesday, March 20 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-03-20 15:33:10 GMT
Meet the St. Louis Billikens, the team in the Midwest Region that could give No. 1 overall seed Louisville the most trouble getting to the Final Four. Yes, more than Duke or Michigan State.
It's OK if you're not that familiar with St. Louis. You might even think their nickname, the Billikens, is funny. But no one, especially their opponents, will be laughing when they hit the court.
Tuesday, March 19 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-03-19 19:29:53 GMT
The commoners are creeping closer, but basketball's nobles continue to hold serve on the NCAA national championship. Teams from the Big 6 – ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, Pac 12 and SEC – have won the last 22 titles.
The commoners are creeping closer, but basketball's nobles continue to hold serve on the NCAA national championship. Teams from the Big 6 – ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, Pac 12 and SEC – have won the last 22 titles.
Sunday, March 17 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-03-17 13:00:13 GMT
UNC's smaller starting lineup embraces the team's best attributes - passing and scoring in transition. Roy Williams' move came from a simple premise: Get your five best players out there.
UNC's smaller starting lineup embraces the team's best attributes - passing and scoring in transition. Roy Williams' move came from a simple premise: Get your five best players out there.
Sunday, March 17 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-03-17 12:00:09 GMT
(RNN) - The sports world is once again ready to be swept off its feet for the weeks known as March Madness and the men's NCAA basketball tournament. Get your popcorn and brackets ready. In 2013 the
The NCAA men's basketball tournament is celebrating its 75th anniversary by commemorating its best players, moments and teams in a bracket dedicated to the madness.
Need something to help you get through two weeks of March Madness? Try playing Basketball Cliche Bingo. Mark off the words or phrases that are overused during each game of the tourney.
Don't like basketball? Need something to help you get through two weeks of March Madness? Try playing Basketball Cliche Bingo. Mark off the words or phrases that are overused during each game of the tournament.