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Napier Key To UConn's Future Hopes
The Hartford CourantAs everyone at Gampel Pavilion watched a video tribute to a team that, on paper, had little to play for and instead gave and gave each game as if it had everything in the world to play for, Shabazz Napier began to feel the shiver of emotions. As...Tags: Tyler Olander, Providence Friars, College Basketball, Roscoe Smith, Omar Calhoun
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UConn Lands Blue-Chip Basketball Transfer, Rodney Purvis
The Hartford CourantUConn has scored big in the ever-growing transfer sweepstakes. Rodney Purvis, a former McDonalds All-America guard who nearly chose UConn two years ago, announced via Twitter that he intends to transfer from North Carolina State to Storrs. "Feeling...Tags: Roscoe Smith, College Basketball, University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Program, Basketball, Atlantic Coast Conference
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Missouri Tigers: Ole Miss rallies to defeat Mizzou in the SEC Tournament
ASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derrick Millinghaus made a driving basket with 1.1 seconds left Friday as No. 3 seed Mississippi rallied from a 14-point, second-half deficit to beat No. 6 seed Missouri 64-62 in the Southeastern Conference tournament...
Tags: Kentucky Wildcats, Wars and Interventions, Vanderbilt Commodores, Southeastern Conference, Missouri Tigers
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UConn Men: Ollie Has Good Shot At Coach Of Year
The Hartford CourantOn Wednesday, the Huskies will "continue writing the story," in their coach's words. They will face one more big moment, in a season in which the UConn men's basketball team will be denied the biggest moments. The Huskies will face Georgetown at...Tags: Providence Friars, Roscoe Smith, University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Program, Connecticut Huskies, College Sports
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Kentucky beats Missouri 90-83 in overtime
AP Sports WriterLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Julius Mays' eight points in overtime, including four clinching free throws in the final 33 seconds, helped Kentucky get the important victory it needed to bolster its NCAA tournament chances, beating Missouri 90-83 Saturday night....Tags: ESPN (tv network), Phil Pressey, Nerlens Noel, Kentucky Wildcats, Alex Poythress
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UK Basketball: Missouri coach Frank Haith says Tigers need a win Saturday just as much as Kentucky does
larry@amnews.comBeating Missouri could be a NCAA Tournament resume-building win for Kentucky on Saturday. However, Missouri coach Frank Haith says UK is not the only team battling to try and get into the tourney. “I think we need the same thing, too. I think we&...Tags: NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, Basketball, Injuries and Wounds, Nerlens Noel, LSU Tigers
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Phil Nolan Was Ready, And Helped UConn Take Down Syracuse
The Hartford CourantHARTFORD Phil Nolan tried to treat Wednesday's game against Syracuse like any other game, but he sensed in practice the day before that something was different. Teammate Tyler Olander was doing a lot more shoving than usual. "In the beginning of...Tags: Tyler Olander, Enosch Wolf, Roscoe Smith, NBA Draft, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut)
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For A Team With Heart, Postseason Ban Weighs Heavy
The Hartford Courant— You watch a team so badly outrebounded. You watch a team destroyed on the offensive boards. You watch big man after big man head to the bench with five fouls. You see that team outscored by 13 points on the free throw line. And afterward you see...Tags: Providence Friars, Roscoe Smith, Atlantic Coast Conference, George Blaney, Connecticut Huskies
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Bracket Experts Say UConn Is Tournament-Worthy, Talent-Wise
The Hartford CourantThis probably won't make the UConn basketball coaches, players or fans feel any better, but if the Huskies were eligible for the NCAA Tournament in March, they would be well on their way to making it. "I actually evaluate UConn the same as any eligible...Tags: Providence Friars, Roscoe Smith, NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, Connecticut Huskies, College Sports
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Missouri Tigers: Mizzou rolls over Vanderbilt
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Vanderbilt arrived in Columbia as the SEC's best team in opponent 3-point percentage. No. 22 Missouri entered Saturday's game having made 11 of its last 49 3-point attempts. Neither trend continued in Missouri's 81-59 win over the...
Tags: Phil Pressey, South Carolina Gamecocks, Alabama Crimson Tide, Southeastern Conference, Vanderbilt Commodores
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UConn Men Finish Season's 1st Phase In Solid Shape At 10-2
The Hartford CourantThe first phase of the UConn men's basketball season is over, the non-conference phase. It was much more interesting than usual, but the Huskies can say they came through the tests in solid shape. "I'm happy with 10-2, but I'm not satisfied," coach Kevin...Tags: Tyler Olander, College Basketball, Enosch Wolf, Roscoe Smith, University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Program
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As Expected, UConn Having Trouble Grabbing Rebounds
The Hartford Courant— As the second half got underway and the game moved to its most important stages, the Huskies were over-matched up front. This was no surprise — the surprise, perhaps, is that it took this long to become apparent. The UConn men's...Tags: Tyler Olander, Roscoe Smith, Enosch Wolf, College Basketball, Kevin Ollie
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