Tag: ncaa basketball
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Former Nuggets coach Michael Malone embraces big changes as new coach of North Carolina
The University of North Carolina basketball family has a new adopted son thanks in part to his father, Brendan, and youngest daughter, Bridget. “My father, who passed about two years ago, was a huge Carolina fan and a huge Dean Smith fan,” Michael Malone, new coach of the Tar Heels, shared at his introductory press…
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Michael Malone makes a lot of sense for North Carolina | Vinny’s take
Once the shock wears off, Michael Malone makes sense for North Carolina. That wouldn’t have been the case a few years ago, but times have changed in a big way. College programs these days have general managers, and the talent on the court gets paid a lot of money. There are players who played professionally…
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Michigan coach Dusty May’s relationship with Vlad Goldin helps duo get back to Sweet 16
The Wolverines’ coach and his starting center made a run to the Final Four with Florida Atlantic in 2023. Now at Michigan, they’re one of the last 16 teams standing in the NCAA Tournament.
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No. 5 Michigan’s strength too much for trendy pick No. 12 UC San Diego
Sometimes the Goliaths are just a little too big and strong. That was the case in Thursday’s nightcap at Ball Arena, as No. 5 Michigan survived No. 12 UC San Diego’s slingshot, 68-65. The Tritons, making their first NCAA Tournament appearance since transitioning to Division I, had the Wolverines, in their 32nd NCAA Tournament appearance,…