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Jon Teitel's "Coaching Greats" Series: Akron's Keith Dambrot
July 8th, 2011
by Jon Teitel
In the most recent installment in his "Coaching Greats" interview series CHN writer spent some time with current Akron head coach Keith Dambrot. During his time at his alma mater, the former Akron baseball captain has won 162 games and led the Zips to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances. Coach Dambrot also coached LeBron James in high school for two years, a period in which St. Vincent/ St. Mary's won 53 of 54 games.
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Jon Teitel's "Forgotten Legends" Series: Akron Great Joe Jakubick
April 28th, 2011
by Jon Teitel
In the most recent installment in his "Forgotten Legends" interview series CHN writer Jon Teitel spent some time with Akron great Joe Jakubick, who is the school's all-time leading scorer. Jakubick, who also ranks second all-time in steals, is now the girls' basketball coach at St. Vincent's/St. Mary's High School in Akron. Jon Teitel: Why did you choose to go to Akron?
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Ten Non-NCAA Teams to Watch in 2011-12
April 13th, 2011
by Raphielle Johnson
While many tend to ignore the "other" postseason tournaments in March due to the overwhelming popularity of the NCAA Tournament, there's an awful lot to be gained from said events especially if a team has a lot due back the following season. So similar to those bowl games outside of the BCS in college football, teams gain valuable practice and game experience. Below are ten teams (in alphabetical order) who fit the mold, including one that didn't play in the postseason at all, and could make some noise in 2011-12. (1) Alabama (25-12, 12-4 SEC)
Southwest Region Final Thoughts: What's in Store for 2011-12?
April 8th, 2011
by Raphielle Johnson
Next up in the short series of looking ahead to next season is the Southwest region, where things essentially went haywire the first weekend. Advancing to San Antonio was the top seed Kansas and seeds 10 through 12, and when the dust settled VCU won the region. A number of teams have some important personnel issues to address, but the Jayhawks won't be the lone team expected to contend for their league title out of this region in 2011-12.
"Big Dance" Interviews: Akron Postseason Teleconference
March 15th, 2011
by Jon Teitel
Yesterday CHN writer Jon Teitel participated in MAC champion Akron's postseason teleconference in advance of their second round matchup with two-seed Notre Dame. Keith Dambrot's Zips were last in the NCAA Tournament in 2009, losing to Gonzaga in the first round. Senior small forward Brett McKnight
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Southwest Region Overview: Kansas Leads the Way
March 15th, 2011
by Raphielle Johnson
Tulsa (March 18)(1) Kansas vs. (16) Boston University
College Hoops Saturday Recap: UConn Makes History
March 13th, 2011
by Raphielle Johnson
Few people thought it could be done: winning five games in five days had never happened in the history of conference tournaments, and no team in the history of the expanded Big East Championship had gone from playing on Tuesday to the tile game. That all changed when Preston Knowles' attempt to tie the game at the buzzer hit the back iron, giving Connecticut the 69-66 win and their seventh Big East Championship title (first since 2004). MVP Kemba Walker scored 19 points, making the game-winning play on an assist after scoring a tournament-record 130 points through five games.
Sears BracketBusters Saturday Preview
February 19th, 2011
by Raphielle Johnson
Score two wins for the Colonial Athletic Association, with VCU winning at Wichita State and Drexel defending their home floor with a win over Kent State in Friday's Sears BracketBusters contests. VCU needed a pair of Joey Rodriguez free throws with eight tenths of a second remaining to win a game they nearly handed over after leading by nine at the half. Rodriguez racked up 11 assists to go along with 15 points. Bradford Burgess scored 17 to lead the Rams, and Joe Ragland scored 15 to lead the Shockers.
#55 Ohio: 2010-11 Basketball Preview
October 26th, 2010
by Joel Welser
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Rank: #55