Stories tagged with "NCAA Tournament"

On short notice, Bulldogs' style is tough to defend by David Woods

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Horizon League basketball teams play the Butler Bulldogs at least twice a year, so rival coaches know what to expect. That’s not the case in the NCAA... – Mar 19, 2009 at 1:17 AM in Butler

Tales of Kramer's toughness mostly true by Jeff Rabjohns

Chris Kramer’s toughness has become the stuff of lore, so much so that some of the stories aren’t even true. Heard the one about him going through a portion of high... – Mar 19, 2009 at 1:15 AM in Purdue

Johnson won't rule out NBA by Jeff Rabjohns

Standout 6-10 sophomore figures to return to Purdue, but he says he will wait until after tournament to decide Purdue sophomoreJaJuan Johnsondoesn’t expect to put his name in... – Mar 19, 2009 at 1:10 AM in Purdue

Both teams ready to turn things around by David Woods

GREENSBORO, N.C. — LSU and Butler are close in victories (both 26), rankings (LSU 21st, Butler 22nd) and seeds (LSU No. 8, Butler No. 9). Moreover, they come into... – Mar 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Butler

North Carolina's Lawson will likely sit out opener by indystar

Bruised big toe bothers Tar Heels point guard North Carolina coachRoy Williamssaid there’s a “huge probability” point guardTy Lawsonwon’t play in the Tar... – Mar 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Obama’s picks: Heels beat Louisville for title by indystar

It’s all on you, North Carolina.President Barack Obama just selected the Tar Heels to win the NCAA tournament, with this admonition to Roy Williams’ team: “I picked you all last... – Mar 18, 2009 at 6:30 PM in Sports

LSU guard eyes Butler’s Hayward by David Woods

GREENSBORO, N.C. – As a freshman, LSU’s 6-6 Garrett Temple smothered college basketball’s 2006 Player of the Year, Duke senior J.J. Redick.Temple’s next assignment? Butler’s 6-8... – Mar 18, 2009 at 5:01 PM in Butler

Butler opponent peeved at slight of SEC by Curt Cavin

LSU one of only 3 teams going to the NCAA tournament. LSU coach Trent Johnson wasn’t in a celebratory mood Monday. He wasn’t alone. Complaints about low seeds and only... – Mar 17, 2009 at 2:28 AM in Butler

Boilers pleased with short trip by indystar

Purdue hopes to draw a good crowd in Chattanooga WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — When the Purdue women’s basketball team opens NCAA Tournament play against Charlotte on... – Mar 17, 2009 at 2:25 AM in Purdue

Unbeaten UConn grabs No. 1 seed by indystar

Coach says he won’t take anything for granted Don’t tell Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma he has an easy road to the Final Four. Connecticut, as expected, begins its... – Mar 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Knight: 7 Big Ten teams too many by indystar

LAS VEGAS— Former Indiana coach Bob Knight doesn’t think Big Ten basketball stacks up with the Big East and Atlantic Coast Conferences this season. Knight... – Mar 16, 2009 at 7:36 PM in Sports

AP poll: Louisville No. 1, Purdue No. 17, Butler No. 22 by indystar

Louisville added one more thing to a week that saw it sweep the Big East titles and earn the overall No. 1 seed for the NCAA tournament: the school’s first appearance... – Mar 16, 2009 at 4:18 PM in Sports

Office pool: Many to mix business with brackets by Tom Spalding

Americans still will participate heavily in NCAA college basketball pools, despite the nation’s economic woes. A survey by MSN.com indicated that 45 percent of Americans plan... – Mar 16, 2009 at 12:01 PM in Business

Oh, what a long strange regional trip it will be by indystar

Cheese? Check. Parkas? Check. Cards for Euchre? Check. If ever a car pool were in order, now is the time for Marquette and Wisconsin fans .With three conferences getting seven... – Mar 16, 2009 at 9:25 AM in Sports

Top Bulldog Howard sets the tone by David Woods

If it’s true that it takes a good follower to become a good leader, Matt Howard was prepared for his new role at Butler. He has long been a follower. He was the eighth of 10... – Mar 16, 2009 at 2:16 AM in Butler

For Boilers, Hummel 'makes them go' by Jeff Rabjohns

A snapshot of Robbie Hummel’s impact came early in Purdue’s Big Ten Tournament victory over Illinois. The Boilermakers led just 10-8 when the Purdue forward drilled a... – Mar 16, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Purdue

Jeff Teague gets chance to live his dream by Jeff Rabjohns

Pike grad will lead No. 4 seed Wake Forest Jeff Teague is projected to be an NBA lottery pick in June, but he says that’s another topic for another time. For the former Pike... – Mar 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

A NCAA tourney Cinderella out there? by Curt Cavin

This won’t be the year of Stephen Curry and Davidson in the NCAA Tournament, but it might be time the college basketball world gets a full taste of Robbie Hummel and surging... – Mar 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

IU hopeful of getting women's berth today by Steve Ballard

If the Indiana Hoosiers don’t hear their name called on tonight’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament selection show, they won’t have to look far for the... – Mar 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indiana University

NCAA tourney on Thursday: Purdue faces N. Iowa, Butler to play LSU by Curt Cavin

Purdue’s basketball team, which earlier today won the Big Ten Conference tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, received the No. 5 seed in the West Region as the 65 teams... – Mar 15, 2009 at 8:22 PM in Sports