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College Fast Break - NCAA Basketball - College Basketball

October 9th, 2008

Texas Coach Rick Barnes to Receive Wooden Award

Texas coach Rick Barnes has been named the winner the John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award.
Barnes, a head coach for 21 seasons with Clemson, Providence, George Mason and Texas, has a 449-227 record. He has been at Texas for the past 10 years with a 245-92 record leading the Longhorns to the NCAA tournament […]

By Kevin Hunter -- 0 comments

August 22nd, 2008

Pre-Season Top 10

Promising that I would release my selections…
#1
Without the unparalleled presence of Tyler Hansbrough, this year’s UNC squad might just have fallen into the trap of entitlement.

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The players could easily look around and see that every one of the starters is back… plus the sixth man, notice that turnover machine Quentin Thomas graduated, feel […]

By Ryan Pravato -- 0 comments

April 1st, 2008

Final Four coaches interviews

ESPN has posted interviews with the Final Four coaches: Ben Howland, John Calipari, Roy Williams and Bill Self.
They are definitely worth the time to watch.

Tags: Ben-Howland, Bill-Self, John-Calipari, Kansas, memphis, North-Carolina, Roy-WIlliams, UCLA

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By Rich Carlson -- 0 comments

January 2nd, 2008

1/2 - Kent State versus North Carolina - as it happens

 As we start out 2008, I figured the best way to kick things off is to do a running commentary of the #1 team in the nation - the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Heels come into the game a bit short handed - backup guard Bobby Frasor blew out his knee and is gone […]

By Rich Carlson -- 0 comments

December 28th, 2007

12/28 - UNC beats Nevada, loses Frasor for season

The #1 ranked North Carolina Tar Heels looked very impressive last night in their 106-70 victory over Nevada. Tyler Hansbrough led the way with 26 points and Wayne Ellington chipped in with 23 as the Tar Heels improved to 12-0 on the season. However, the victory was overshadowed by a knee injury to backup point […]

By Rich Carlson -- 0 comments

November 14th, 2007

Random thoughts - UNC vs. Davidson as it happens

There is 13:10 left in the first half, and Davidson is leading #1 North Carolina 9-6. Here are some random thoughts as I watch the game…

UNC has nearly air-balled its last two freethrows. Fundamentals people…fundamentals.
UNC has 6 turnovers so far. Fundamentals, people…fundamentals.
I love Bill Raftery. He’s knowledgeable, he’s witty, and knows when to ratchet up […]

By Rich Carlson -- 2 comments