The New York Times – Sports:
A stunning run by St. Peter’s to the quarterfinals of the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament changed the trajectory of the basketball careers of its coach and players.
Category: Holloway, Shaheen
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Can North Carolina Finish the Job? Or Will the Big Ten Break Through?
The New York Times – Sports:
The Tar Heels are ranked No. 1 after losing last season’s final to Kansas. And Gonzaga figures to be a contender again with Drew Timme among the star big men who’ve returned to college.
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Why College Basketball Teams Are Turning to Alumni to Find Coaches
The New York Times – Sports:
Coaches of several N.C.A.A. tournament teams either attended their universities, like North Carolina’s Hubert Davis, or started their careers there, like Kansas’ Bill Self.
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After Record-Setting Run With St. Peter’s, Shaheen Holloway Leaves for Seton Hall
The New York Times – Sports:
Just days after his team became the first No. 15 seed to play in the round of 8, Holloway is returning to the university where he once starred in the backcourt.
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For St. Peter’s and U.N.C. Coaches, Outcome Doesn’t Alter Rosy Futures
The New York Times – Sports:
Hubert Davis stayed on track to become the first first-year coach to win the N.C.A.A. tournament, and Shaheen Holloway was still in a position to earn a huge payday.
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St. Peter’s Tries to Seize Tournament Moment Before Any Change
The New York Times – Sports:
With its coach expected to move on, the team is looking to make the most of its unlikely run in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament.
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Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament: North Carolina Ousts Top-Seeded Baylor in Overtime
The New York Times – Sports:
North Carolina jumped to a big lead, then in overtime held off the reigning champion Bears, who became the first No. 1 seed to be bounced from this tournament.
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NCAA Tournament: What to Watch as Second Round Begins
The New York Times – Sports:
The round of 32 begins on Saturday, and some first-round underdogs are back on the court.
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St. Peter’s Defeats Kentucky in Basketball
The New York Times – Sports:
The small Jesuit university in Jersey City is in high spirits after eliminating Kentucky, a basketball blue blood, from the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament.