The New York Times – Sports:
Mat Ishbia was a walk on at Michigan State 20 years ago before he became a wealthy businessman. His $4 billion deal to buy the Phoenix Suns could help him live his sports dream.
Category: Basketball (College)
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Louis Orr, 64, Dies; Syracuse Star, Knicks Forward and a Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
He helped lead a dominant squad at Syracuse and won all-American honors. He later became a role player for the Knicks and a college coach.
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Hubert Davis Brings Out North Carolina’s Toughness at the Garden
The New York Times – Sports:
The men’s basketball teams at North Carolina and U.C.L.A., in wins against Ohio State and Kentucky, took to the big stage at Madison Square Garden and showed how tough they could be.
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NCAA’s Next President Will Be Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts
The New York Times – Sports:
Baker, whose professional background is in government and health care rather than sports, will take over at a time when many of the N.C.A.A.’s challenges are legislative.
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Chris Beard, U. of Texas Basketball Coach, Faces Felony Domestic Assault Charge
The New York Times – Sports:
Chris Beard, in his second season of coaching the Longhorns, was arrested early Monday and charged with a third-degree felony.
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Once a Star of College Basketball, Kevin Ollie Is Now Disrupting It
The New York Times – Sports:
Since winning his lawsuit against the university he coached to a national championship, Ollie has found purpose running an upstart pro league.
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Replacing Legends on the College Basketball Court
The New York Times – Sports:
Coaches for the Rutgers women and the Duke and Villanova men are following up on long runs from their Hall of Fame predecessors.
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Women’s College Basketball Has Lots of Talent at the Top
The New York Times – Sports:
South Carolina and the other top teams have high expectations, of course. But there are some upstart teams with chances to make a deep run, too.