The New York Times – Sports:
The odds are against the Heat in their N.B.A. finals matchup with the Denver Nuggets. But the maligned zone defense may be their secret weapon.
Category: Boeheim, Jim
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Jim Boeheim Out as Syracuse Coach After 47 Seasons
The New York Times – Sports:
Syracuse announced a replacement for Boeheim, the longtime men’s basketball coach, hours after the Orange were downed in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament by Wake Forest.
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Men’s College Basketball Has Some Balance As Blue Bloods Struggle
The New York Times – Sports:
The Big 12 is loaded, North Carolina and Kentucky are unranked, and Georgetown is still looking to win a Big East game. Here are some themes to keep in mind as the men’s college basketball season heats up.
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Seven of Top 10 Teams in Men's Basketball Lose in a Single Day
The New York Times – Sports:
Seven of the top 10 teams lost in a single day, setting off fan celebrations and reinforcing the notion that the N.C.A.A. tournament will be wide open.