UIC continued its postseason run Monday with an 80-71 over George Washington in the CBI quarterfinals. The Flames led by 17 with 8:14 remaining, but a Colonials run brought them within one possession in the final two minutes. UIC (17-18, 7-11 Horizon) took care of the…
Villanova is favored to repeat as Big East champions, but an improved Georgetown team will be on the Wildcats’ heels. 1. Villanova Key losses: James Bell Key returners: Darrun Hilliard II, JayVaughn Pinkston, Ryan Arcidiacono, Josh Hart, Daniel Ochefu, Dylan Ennis Key additions: Phil Booth,…
All-Big East First Team (Player of the Year in bold) Bryce Cotton, Providence—21.7 ppg, 5.9 apg, 37.8 3P% Semaj Christon, Xavier—17.0 ppg, 4.1 apg, 48.3 FG% James Bell, Villanova—14.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 39.3 3P% Doug McDermott, Creighton—26.5 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 52.2 FG%, 44.7 3P% JayVaughn…
What better way to close the door on 2013 and turn forward to 2014 than have three of the nation’s premier college basketball conferences begin league play. Today, the Big East, Big Ten, and American Athletic Conference tip off their conference seasons. The Big East…
