Big Ten basketball season not so down after all
MADISON, Wis. — After Michigan State clinched a spot in the Final Four last weekend, Wisconsin’s Sam Dekker wrote something on Twitter that packed as much of a punch as one of his dunks. “The Big Ten...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament: Duke vs. Wisconsin worthy of top billing
INDIANAPOLIS — Duke languished in the shadows of Kentucky all season, the big blue juggernaut that nobody seemed to be talking about. It was a rarity for a program with such a championship pedigree,...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament: Duke’s youngsters play like veterans down the stretch, top...
INDIANAPOLIS — Over a matter of mere minutes, the youngsters at Duke grew into salty old pros. Call them freshmen. But please, do not call them kids. Led by Tyus Jones and Jahlil Okafor, Duke’s...
View ArticleWisconsin coach Bo Ryan says next season will be his last
Bo Ryan has been the fire-breathing face of Wisconsin basketball for 14 seasons, pushing the Badgers to never-before-seen heights. After seven Sweet 16s, four Big Ten titles, two Final Fours and a...
View ArticleCollege hoops season offers many surprises so far
PHOENIX — The college basketball season is revving up with some great games and individual performances as it winds toward March Madness. As is usually the case, the season so far has been filled with...
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