Coach Columns

March 20, 2026   THE D2 AND D3 GUYS I played college basketball at Division III Monmouth College and began my coaching career as an assistant at Beloit College, Lawrence University, an....

March 20, 2026 LET THE MADNESS CONTINUE The first full day of the NCAA Tournament provided some good theatre. VCU overcame a 19-point deficit to stun North Carolina in overtime. Nebraska fin....

March 19, 2026 BOWS & HOGS One of the most talked about players coming into the tournament is Darius Acuff. Arkansas’ star freshman had an impressive showing in the SEC Tournament,....

March 19, 2026 The first couple of days of the NCAA Tournament were very entertaining. All four games were very competitive. Congratulations to Howard’s Kenny Blakeney and Prairie View&rs....

March 19, 2026 THE FIRST TIME Once upon a time someone said, ‘There’s nothing quite like the first time.’ On Friday California Baptist and Queens will officially be dancing....

March 19, 2026 BILLIKEN BALL After starting the season 24-1, Saint Louis cooled off a little. The Billikens were 4-4 in their final eight games, but this is still a very dangerous team, head....

March 18, 2026 The first night of the NCAA Tournament was outstanding. We were treated to a pair of highly competitive games that came down to the final seconds. Congratulations to Kenny Blaken....

March 17, 2026 While our season didn't end the way we hoped in the conference tournament, I couldn't be prouder of what this group accomplished by winning the CUSA regular-season champi....

March 17, 2026 The NCAA Tournament tips off tonight with the First Four. A younger generation of fans has grown up with NCAA Tourney games on Tuesday and Wednesday, but up until 15 years ago th....

March 17, 2026 It has been quite a season for Navy basketball and it’s not over yet. On Wednesday, we will face Wake Forest, in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament.&nb....