Transfer List: First Edition--
Eye On College Basketball
John Balwigaire, 6-1, SG, Jr., Wright State
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Denzel Brito, 6-1, G, Soph., Loyola-Chicago
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Jason Cuffee, 6-4, SG, Fr., Wright State
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Justin “Richie” Edwards, 6-7, F, Jr., Valparaiso
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Chim Kadima, 6-4, G, Soph., Loyola-Chicago
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Nate Perry, 6-2, G, Soph., Youngstown State
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Alex Pritchett, 6-7, PF, RS Fr., Wright State
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Hrvoje Vucic, 7-1, C, Soph., Valparaiso
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Cale Zuiker, 6-8, PF, Fr., Youngstown State
Report: Ronald Nored to coach at Gordon Hayward’s high school--
CollegeBasketballTalkUtah Jazz: Jazz hoping for a reversal of fortunes in Beantown--
Deseret News
Jefferson and Millsap are still contributing in big ways for the Jazz, but now Utah also relies on guys who weren't here back then like Harris, Alec Burks, Derrick Favors, Enes Kanter and lately even Jamaal Tinsley and DeMarre Carroll. Gordon Hayward and C.J. Miles are contributing more now than they did a year ago as well.
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A squad that has won its way back into the playoff mix by getting revolving shining games from Hayward, Favors, Harris, Burks, Miles, Earl Watson and Jamaal Tinsley.
Some mid-major college basketball coaches chase money, fame at BCS schools--
The Indy StarButler's Ronald Nored is new Brownsburg basketball coach--
The Indy StarSmotrycz to Butler? Not so fast--
Indy Star Butler InsiderMen’s basketball: Run in CBI ends with loss to Pittsburgh--
Butler CollegianOVERTIME: Pros and cons evident for Butler in league switch--
Butler CollegianOVERTIME: Butler should stay in the Horizon League to save experience--
Butler CollegianConference switch in the works?--
Butler CollegianRonald Nored Named Head Basketball Coach At Brownsburg High School--
ButlerSports.comRonald Nored Headed To New Orleans--
ButlerSports.com
Illini hire Green Bay's Bollant as women's coach--
The Chicago TribuneUWGB women's basketball coach Matt Bollant takes Illinois job--
Green Bay Press GazetteWojta Named Second Team All-American by Associated Press--
GreenBayPhoenix.comBollant Resigns to Take Head Coaching Position at Illinois--
GreenBayPhoenix.comWooden All-American Added to Wojta's Accolades--
GreenBayPhoenix.comWorkouts Chance for Cerroni, Phoenix to Keep Improving--
GreenBayPhoenix.com
Valpo's Bryce Drew emerges as candidate at Mississippi State--
Eye On College BasketballValpo’s Bryce Drew reportedly interviews with Mississippi St.--
CollegeBasketballTalkBryce Drew to remain at Valparaiso--
CollegeBasketballTalkFWTCT's Short-List: Bryce Drew--
For Whom the Cowbell TollsReports link Drew with Mississippi State job--
The Post-TribuneDrew interviews with Mississippi State--
The NWI TimesDrew stays at Valparaiso, gets contract extention--
The NWI TimesBryce Drew and Mississippi State--
Inside VU SportsDrew staying at Valpo--
Inside VU SportsBryce Drew Agrees to Contract Extension With Valparaiso University--
valpoathletics.com
From the hardwood to the gridiron--
The Jambar
It Ends As It Began--
The Mid-MajorityReport: Butler, George Mason, VCU in talks to join A-10--
CollegeBasketballTalkStevens says he's staying at Butler--
Associated PressCurrent Utah Jazz look like ol' Utah Jazz in routing Denver Nuggets--
Deseret News
"We started giving up transition baskets and open 3s and they didn't look back," said Denver guard Arron Afflalo, whose frustration boiled over to the point that he was ejected midway through the third period after throwing an elbow at Gordon Hayward's face.
"We came out in the second half and just kind of took it at them," Hayward said. "I'm just proud of the team."
Jazz fans, no doubt, feel much the same way.
These days, the names that are called are usually Jefferson (Big Al), Millsap (that'd be Paul) and Hayward (that good guy Gordon), with daily contributions from Derrick Favors, Devin Harris, C.J. Miles, Alec Burks and Enes Kanter. Heck, Jamaal Tinsley and DeMarre Carroll are getting into the act for coach Tyrone Corbin now, too.
Utah Jazz: Resurgent Jazz will try to keep it rolling on road trip--
Deseret News
The good thing, according to second-year forward Gordon Hayward, is that the Jazz are as confident as they've been all season. That confidence is showing up on the defensive end where teammates trust and believe in each other, he said. And it also is showing up on the offensive end, where Utah has been putting up a lot points of late.
"We're going to need to bring this momentum on this road trip," Hayward said following Friday's 121-102 blowout of Denver. "It will be a tough road trip for us, so we've got to be prepared."
Utah Jazz-Atlanta Hawks: Instant analysis--
Deseret News
Each team have seven players in double figure scoring, with Joe Johnson pacing all with 37 points.
Shoulder to the grindstone: With the game lasting three hours and 16 minutes, a look at the minute totals is mind-boggling. All five Jazz starters played 50 or more minutes, with Gordon Hayward going the longest at 57 minutes. Paul Millsap had 52 and Al Jefferson 51, before each of them fouled out in the final overtime. Hayward, C.J. Miles and Devin Harris went the entire stretch runs, all playing the final 26 minutes — including all four extra periods.
Hawks beat Jazz in NBA’s first 4OT game since 1997--
Salt Lake TribuneStatement From Brad Stevens--
ButlerSports.com
Report: Bloodman to Visit Cleveland State in April--
Cleveland State HoopsUWGB men land transfer from Eastern Illinois--
UWGB Basketball
A10's moves could affect Milwaukee beyond Butler--
PantherUScott Drew has brought Baylor from the brink--
The Post-Tribune
Pittsburgh rallies late to beat Butler 68-62 in OT--
Associated PressThe Parting Glass--
The Mid-MajorityBook Proposal: The Palestra Hot Box Diet--
The Mid-Majority2012 NCAA Tournament: Not being in Big Dance is ‘killing’ Butler’s Brad Stevens, who has Bulldogs in CBI--
New York Daily NewsBrad Stevens says ‘absolutely no truth to’ to Illinois rumors--
CollegeBasketballTalkUtah Jazz- Sacramento Kings: Report card--
Deseret News
Guards: Devin Harris and Gordon Hayward combined for 32 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds from the starting backcourt. Hayward has scored in double figures in five of his last six games, something Utah desperately needs in the wake of Josh Howard's season-ending surgery and as Raja Bell struggles to routinely stay on the floor. Harris was smooth in delivering six assists and just one turnover. Utah didn't quite keep down all the guards defensively: Sacramento's Marcus Thornton shot 7-of-18, but Tyreke Evans scored 25 on 11-of-17 shooting off the bench. GRADE: B
Utah Jazz-Sacramento Kings: Instant Analysis--
Deseret News
Including the game-winner, Jefferson had a smooth scoring game, abusing the Sacramento front court with 26 big points on 13 of 19 shooting. Gordon Hayward had another all-around performance with 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Harris chipped in 14 points and six assists.
Utah Jazz bury Denver Nuggets 121-102 in late-night rout--
Deseret News
The Jazz had seven players in double figures, led by Al Jefferson with 23 points. Fellow starters Gordon Hayward (15), Paul Millsap (14), Devin Harris (13) and C.J. Miles (12) also scored in double digits, as did reserves Alec Burks (15) and Derrick Favors (12). Jefferson also grabbed eight rebounds, Favors had seven, Millsap grabbed six more and Hayward — shades of Andrei Kirilenko — had seven boards, seven assists and three blocked shots. Harris also had nine assists.
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Arron Afflalo added 14 before being ejected for a flagrant foul when he threw an elbow in Hayward's face midway through the third quarter. Wilson Chandler chipped in with 13 points and JaVale McGee was also in double figures for the Nuggets with 11 points and six rebounds.
Utah Jazz-Denver Nuggets: Instant Analysis--
Deseret News
Seven players scored between 12 and 23 points: Al Jefferson (23), Gordon Hayward and Alec Burks (15 apiece), Paul Millsap (14), Devin Harris (13), and Derrick Favors and C.J. Miles (12 each). It should be noted that six Nuggets players also reached double-digit points.
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Quick hits:
The past two games have highlighted Hayward’s all-around abilities, as evidenced by his averages of 16.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 1.5 steals in those outings.
Utah Jazz-Denver Nuggets: Report Card--
Deseret News
GUARDS: The first two matchups of the season between point guards Devin Harris and Ty Lawson were fairly even. Not this time. Harris greatly outplayed him, and was more productive and efficient. Gordon Hayward had a well-rounded game with 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. He played so well, he frustrated Arron Afflalo into committing a flagrant two against him, earning Afflalo an ejection.
Grade: A
Last-second floater gives Jazz 103-102 win over Kings--
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah is stacking up playoff-worthy wins by blending veteran poise with thrilling youth. Gordon Hayward, Derrick Favors and Burks are carrying the same weight as trusted pros such as Paul Millsap and Jamaal Tinsley. And Jefferson believes the Jazz are building something that’s only just begun.
Jazz’s offense erupts against Nuggets by embracing full potential--
Salt Lake Tribune
By the early fourth quarter, all five Utah starters — Devin Harris, Gordon Hayward, C.J. Miles, Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson — had hit double figures in scoring.
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Harris continued his resurgence, Hayward was at his aggressive best, Jefferson and Millsap worked their normal wonders, and Miles found a touch that had eluded him since moving into the starting lineup.
Kragthorpe: Utah Jazz’s rout brings playoffs into focus--
Salt Lake Tribune
Undoubtedly, the Jazz have come a long way since Feb. 7, when they fell out of the West’s top eight with a loss at Indiana in a homecoming game for forward Gordon Hayward. With his parents in town to observe his 22nd birthday Friday, Hayward posted 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists — and he was far from the only star in a Jazz uniform.
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The Jazz hardly eased off against Denver. The sixth victory of the streak came routinely, compared with the others. "That’s the best part about tonight: We didn’t let ’em stick around," Hayward said.
Utah Jazz beat Nuggets 121-102, improve playoff outlook--
Salt Lake Tribune
Gordon Hayward scored nine of his 15 points in the decisive third quarter, while Paul Millsap and Jefferson each added eight.
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In all, the Jazz had seven players score at least 12 points.
Rookie Alec Burks joined Hayward with 15 while Millsap ended up with 14 despite early foul trouble.
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Before the game, Denver coach George Karl addressed Utah’s improvement since the All-Star break.
Specifically, he mentioned the play of Derrick Favors, Enes Kanter, Burks and Hayward.
"I like how their team is coming together," Karl said. "Their bench has gotten strong. The big kids are playing great. The Burks kid is developing. …
"I love their wings. Their wings are playing at a high level. The Hayward kid is [getting] better every week."
Wizards prepare for dreaded first set of three games in three nights--
Washington Post
Rookie point guard Shelvin Mack said adjusting to the grind of the NBA schedule has been a challenge, but he is actually excited about the upcoming stretch. “I think everyone would rather play games than have practice, but to go out there and compete, you’re going to enjoy it,” Mack said. “It’s kind of like AAU tournaments, when you used to play seven or eight games in two days. So you kind of know how to go through it, but it’s a different level with better athletes.”
Butler Bulldogs' season ends in 68-62 OT loss to Pittsburgh at Hinkle--
The Indy StarNored leaves leadership void--
Indy Star Butler InsiderStevens and the rumor mill--
Indy Star Butler InsiderBulldogs' Season Ends With OT Loss To Pittsburgh--
ButlerSports.com2011-12 Butler Women's Basketball: Season In Images--
ButlerSports.comReport: Gee Interviews for Canisius head coaching job--
Cleveland State Hoops
Awards, Laughter & Tears Highlight Women's Basketball Banquet--
detroittitans.com
Moore to Sing Take Me Out to the Ballgame at Wrigley on April 23--
uicflames.comWomen's basketball: Indiana, Illinois may be eyeing UWGB's Matt Bollant--
Green Bay Press GazetteWomen's basketball: Only offer from major would tempt UWGB's Bollant--
Green Bay Press GazetteSeason in Review: 2011-12 Among Program's Best--
GreenBayPhoenix.comWojta One of 12 Wade Trophy Finalists--
GreenBayPhoenix.comSykes has Rookie Season Among Program's Best--
GreenBayPhoenix.comLouisville reaches Elite Eight with ugly win vs. Michigan St.--
CollegeBasketballTalk
Think about it like this: it wasn’t until the six minute mark of the second half — when Brandon Wood scored on back-to-back possessions to cut a 13 point lead to eight — that a Spartan other than Green hit a second field goal. It wasn’t until the final seconds — when Derrick Nix threw down a breakaway dunk — that the Spartans had a third player make a second field goal.
Hawaii guard transfers to VU--
The Post-TribuneBrandon Wood had to adapt to Spartans' defensive mind-set--
The Detroit Free PressMichigan State underclassmen take time to thank seniors--
The Detroit News
Junior Derrick Nix wanted them all to know — Green, Austin Thornton, Brandon Wood and Anthony Ianni — how much they were appreciated.
"I hate losing bad enough, but when you've got to send your seniors out like that it hurts even worse."
"It's hard because of how much they've given to the program," Trice said. "Austin for five years, Day-Day for four years and Brandon Wood only came in for a year but he gave it his all. It just hurts to see guys end their careers like that.
Added Nix, "We appreciated what they did for us. They changed this program back around and I'm pretty sure they all be successful, all four of them. It's just a learning experience for next year that we gotta match the same leadership they brought this year in order for us to get as far as did this year."
The result wasn't what they wanted and the individual play was not what they hoped for, either.
Green had 13 points and 16 rebounds but was 5-for-16 shooting and turned the ball over six times. Wood was just 4-for-11 form the field and Thornton made just one shot.
Butler's Season Comes to Close with Overtime Loss in CBI Semifinals--
Horizon League NetworkDetroit's McCallum Named to Lou Henson All-America Team--
Horizon League Network
The Morning Mix--
CollegeBasketballTalk
- It looks like Butler is going to join the Atlantic-10 Conference. The addition would be great for the conference. But the loss would absolutely crush the Horizon League, which had been relying on Butler’s success for the last half decade
Days of NBA Lives: Wherein Gordon Hayward stays himself--
Ball Don't LieUtah Jazz: Riding a three-win streak, Jazz prepare to face the Thunder--
Deseret News
Second-year swingman Gordon Hayward will also get time against Durant, and the Jazz's key reserve had an excellent defensive showing in the teams' first game in Utah this season (only 19 points).
Utah Jazz knock off the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-90--
Deseret News
Paul Millsap's 20 points paced six Utah players in double figures. Al Jefferson added 16 points, Devin Harris 15, Gordon Hayward and Jamaal Tinsley 11 each and C.J. Miles 10 more for the Jazz. Derrick Favors grabbed nine rebounds and Hayward had eight.
Utah Jazz-Oklahoma City Thunder: Instant Analysis--
Deseret News
Durant struggled as C.J. Miles and Gordon Hayward deserve credit for playing some tough defense. Both draped the superstar and bodied up on him just enough to assist in a very subpar six of 22 (27.3 percent) from the field outing — far below his 50.0 percent season average.
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Balanced basketball: While the Jazz do not have the superstar cachet of their division rivals, Utah exuded teamwork with six players in double figures: Paul Millsap (20), Al Jefferson (16), Harris (15), Hayward (11), Tinsley (11), and Miles (10).
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Utah received the bad news that starting small forward Josh Howard will be missing the rest of the season with a knee injury. His 23.4 minutes per game average were divvied out to Miles (28 Tuesday, compared to his 19.2 average), Hayward (32 compared to 27.4) and rookie Alec Burks (25 compared to 13.9).
Utah Jazz-Oklahoma City Thunder: Report card--
Deseret News
GUARDS: It wasn't a completely solid effort for Devin Harris, who scored 13 of his 15 points in a three-minute span in the third quarter. But that was an impressive display he put together in those three minutes, hitting three 3-pointers. Gordon Hayward started at shooting guard in place of Raja Bell. He didn't shoot all that well, but he helped out with eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Russell Westbrook was Oklahoma City's best player on Tuesday night and kept the Thunder in the game. Thabo Sefolosha was a no-show.
Grade: B
Utah Jazz: Players buying in to Tyrone Corbin's philosophy, starting to shut down opponents--
Deseret News
"Sacramento, they have some talent on their team," Jazz swingman Gordon Hayward said. "It's going to be another team effort and challenge to stop them defensively."
While Millsap has been on a stealing spree (including eight vs. Minnesota), Hayward and C.J. Miles are a couple of players whose defensive games have received the most attention recently. They hounded Kobe Bryant into a career-worst 3-for-20 shooting night, and the pair limited Kevin Durant to 18 points on 6-for-22 shooting on Tuesday.
"C.J. has done a tremendous job," Hayward said. "And I think the biggest thing, we've been able to have help from our other teammates when they drive. It's not just us guarding them. It's Paul stepping over or Al stepping over or Derrick stepping over and shutting them off. It kind of forces them to take tough jump shots and we're there to contest. It's a team defense."
Ah, those sweet words a coach loves to hear again.
Corbin emphasized that the improved defense leads to a better offense as well because the Jazz get more transition baskets, play in rhythm and feel better about themselves, which translates to confident playmaking.
Hayward senses a "renewed effort and a renewed focus" on the defensive end.
"I think we realize that we're getting down to crunch time," Hayward said. "Every game matters, especially in the West trying to make the playoffs."
And the proof of success is in the standings, where the Jazz (24-22) are only a half-game out of a playoff spot. It's no secret what they need to continue to do well and work on to leap into the top eight and get back into the postseason after a year out.
"Any time we can play well defensively," Hayward added, "that's when we're at our best."
Utah Jazz notebook: Tyrone Corbin toys with making room in the starting lineup for Raja Bell--
Deseret News
Utah has played well with C.J. Miles in the first five the past three games, and Gordon Hayward replaced Josh Howard as a starter against the Thunder after the veteran small forward found out he'd need possible season-ending surgery on his left knee.
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Hayward believes road success begins on one side of the court.
"Defense is always first," he said. "I think that's what we have to have here."
Monson: Jazz really believe they now can beat anybody--
Salt Lake Tribune
But the Jazz’s Fab Four — Favors, Enes Kanter, Alec Burks and Gordon Hayward — are improving as rapidly as their sometimes stubborn coach, Corbin, allows them minutes on the floor. That’s another difference between the two teams.
The Thunder, the league’s best young outfit, have completely turned their fate over to their youngsters. The Jazz have not yet done so.
On the other hand, the 23-year-old Durant turned pro four years ago. Westbrook, who also is 23, has been in the league for three seasons. Harden and Serge Ibaka are both 22.
They are just a tick or two ahead of Favors and Hayward, who are in their second seasons, and rooks Burks and Kanter.
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Against the Thunder, six Jazz players scored in double figures, and nearly everyone, particularly Hayward, played strong defense against Durant and his normally high-flying offensive teammates.
It was impressive.
Jazz show confidence in win over West-leading Thunder--
Salt Lake Tribune
There was Utah’s C.J. Miles and Gordon Hayward defensively pairing up, holding Durant to 6-of-22 shooting. The Jazz outscoring the Thunder 50-20 in the paint while forcing 20 OKC turnovers. Thirteen points in just 2 minutes and 47 seconds from Devin Harris, including three 3-pointers, which pushed Utah to a 14-point lead early during the third quarter.
Bell or Burks, Hayward or Miles: Jazz’s Corbin about to make big call--
Salt Lake TribuneAs Butler hosts Pitt in CBI, memories of NCAA matchup loom--
The Indy Star‘Underdawgs’ excerpt: The Pitt game--
Indy Star Butler InsiderButler Closes Their 2011-2012 Campaign With Pittsburgh--
Butler Blue FeverBUTLER 63, PENN 53--
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South Florida Sun SentinelCSU bounced from NIT first round--
The CauldronVikings dismantled by Detroit, 79-43--
The CauldronOakland's Hamilton, UDM's McCallum named to mid-major All-American team--
The Detroit NewsMcCallum Named Lou Henson All-America--
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Green Bay Press GazetteWomen's basketball: Last-second miss can't diminish Phoenix's regular-season feats--
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UWGB Fourth EstatePhoenix rip through cyclones, advance--
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UWGB Fourth EstatePhoenix’ season ends in heartbreak--
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UWGB Fourth EstateValparaiso picks up transfer from the Big East--
CollegeBasketballTalkValpo lands South Florida transfer--
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Butler in the Atlantic 10 just makes sense--
CollegeBasketballTalkUtah Jazz down Lakers 103-99 in youth-powered win--
Salt Lake Tribune
Derrick Favors, Enes Kanter, Gordon Hayward, Burks — four lottery picks from the 2010 and 2011 drafts. Four of the best young players in the NBA. Four crucial pieces in one of the Jazz’s best wins of the season — a victory Utah captured without starters Al Jefferson and Raja Bell, and with key reserve Earl Watson stuck on the bench.
Kanter added a season-high 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting for the Jazz (23-22), grabbing six rebounds and at times embarrassing Los Angeles’ weak interior defense. Favors traded his second consecutive start for 12 points and a team-high 10 boards, including five offensive rebounds. And even though Hayward was held scoreless, he ran the court at critical times and never played out of character.
CBI Tournament 2012 Bracket: Butler Moves On To Semifinals With 63-53 Win--
SB Nation IndianaButler still in the hunt for College Basketball Invitational title--
The Indy StarOf Atlantic 10, CBI and Pitt rematch--
Indy Star Butler InsiderButler Beats Penn In CBI Quarterfinals--
ButlerSports.comMetro + state: UDM's Ray McCallum named Titans' MVP at banquet--
The Detroit Free PressGreen Bay falls short despite brilliant comeback--
MICentralSports.comNCAA women's basketball: Kentucky ends UWGB's run--
Green Bay Press GazetteUWGB women's notebook: PMI willing to help with NCAA bid--
Green Bay Press GazettePostseason Props: Quilling Gives Phoenix Much-Needed Spark--
GreenBayPhoenix.comRob Demovsky column: Horizon League's credibility will take hit with loss of Butler--
Green Bay Press GazetteLittle things make big difference for MSU--
Fox Sports Detroit
Izzo’s main message to the youngsters was that the margin of error is very small in this one-and-done tournament.
And it can get even smaller with each round.
“One free throw, one missed switch, one missed uncontested three, one missed cut-out can mean the game,” Izzo said. “If Day-Day (Green) and Austin (Thornton) and (Brandon) Wood and (Anthony) Ianni are done (all are seniors), you’re going to feel bad that we made that mistake.
Improvements, construction on horizon for YSU--
Youngstown VindicatorButler Headed to CBI Semis After 63-53 Win Over Penn--
Horizon League NetworkGreen Bay's Comeback Against Kentucky Falls Short--
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