define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true); define('DISALLOW_FILE_MODS', true); regional tidbits – Rush The Court http://rushthecourt.net The Independent Voice of College Basketball Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:45:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.9 http://rushthecourt.net http://rushthecourt.net/wp-content/mbp-favicon/RTC.jpg Rush The Court NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 04.05.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/04/05/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-04-05-11/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/04/05/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-04-05-11/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:13:50 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36805

Now that a champion has been crowned, today, we’re bringing you links from the webosphere pertaining to UConn’s title run and Butler’s second consecutive NCAA championship game appearance.

Butler

Ronald Nored helped remind the devastated Bulldogs after the game of their familial bond and brotherhood as teammates in the wake of their loss. In the first half, Nored did a great job challenging Kemba Walker, but UConn proved to be too much. Despite Monday’s disappointing performance, Butler has a great deal to be proud of following their surprise run to the championship game. Matt Howard, the pride of Connersville, Indiana, will long be [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 04.04.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/04/04/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-04-04-11/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/04/04/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-04-04-11/#respond Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:13:53 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36751

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

Butler

Many felt that it would be impossible for a mid-major to ever win a national title; nevertheless, Brad Stevens and Butler are about to turn what once was a myth into a reality. If the Bulldogs are able to cut down the nets tonight, the question emerges whether Butler can still be considered is a mid-major. Athletic Director Barry Collier has made it known that keeping head coach Brad Stevens is a major priority. [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 04.03.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/04/03/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-04-03-11/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/04/03/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-04-03-11/#respond Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:28:20 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36710

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

Butler

Thousands of fans packed Hinkle Fieldhouse to see Butler upend VCU. It’s a feat for the ages – not even the Indiana Hoosiers in Bob Knight’s prime made it to consecutive Final Fours, and there’s plenty of reasons to get pumped. After a monumental season, Rams coach Shaka Smart may be a target at NC State. I’m not convinced Smart’s a sure thing at a power conference due to his limited (albeit accomplished) resume. Will the [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 04.02.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/04/02/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-04-2-2011/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/04/02/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-04-2-2011/#respond Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:46:03 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36638

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

Butler

Butler head coach Brad Stevens is undefeated since he has begun wearing glasses on the sidelines. This should be a non-story, but Butler’s recent success makes one consider the importance of this. Matt Howard and Shelvin Mack will be the key players for Butler in their Final Four matchup with VCU. This is not surprising, as Howard and Mack have been the catalysts for the Bulldogs success all season. The hands-on cerebral approaches of Brad [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 04.01.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/04/01/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-04-01-11/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/04/01/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-04-01-11/#respond Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:54:12 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36621

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

Butler

Butler has proven this season that last year’s championship run was not a fluke. The leadership of the Bulldogs has been a key in getting back to the championship game. Matt Howard has been a star his entire career on and off the court. Howard carries a 3.768 GPA in finance, which is unbelievable considering the amount of time his commitment to basketball consumes. Ronald Nored is known for being Butler’s toughest defender, but he [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 03.31.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/31/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-31-11/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/31/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-31-11/#respond Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:29:22 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36540

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

Butler

It seems like head coach Brad Stevens is getting as much attention for his glasses as he is for his coaching. Stevens is drawing comparisons to Clark Kent due to this look. “The Butler Way” consists of team-first basketball and an emphasis on defense. One columnist argues that it represents all that is right with sports. Cleveland State head coach Gary Waters believes that Horizon League foe Butler has a legitimate chance of winning the National Championship. [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 03.30.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/30/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-30-11/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/30/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-30-11/#respond Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:45:49 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36473

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

Butler

An interesting read about whether head coach Brad Stevens and VCU head coach Shaka Smart should stay at their respective schools or leave for a more lucrative offer. We believe that they both should stay put and continue to build on the runs their teams have gone on this season. Following his squad’s loss to Youngstown State on February 3, Brad Stevens received encouragement from many different people around the country. His favorite piece of encouragement [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 03.29.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/29/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-29-11/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/29/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-29-11/#respond Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:41:15 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36389

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

Butler

Head coach Brad Stevens believes that as long as he remains successful, he will keep being mentioned as a candidate for other jobs across the country. Stevens has been mentioned as a candidate for almost every major opening across the country, but the 34-year-old head coach is intensely focused on bringing the Bulldogs a title. Junior guard Ronald Nored lost his starting spot and has been mired in a long shooting slump this season. However, without the defensive [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 03.28.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/28/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-28-11/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/28/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-28-11/#respond Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:49:52 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36281

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

East

In what was thought to be a transition year for Kentucky, head coach John Calipari has led the Wildcats to the Final Four. Due to the personnel and roster turnover from last season, it can be argued that this season is Calipari’s best work. The Final Four matchup between Connecticut and Kentucky is made even more interesting due to the history between John Calipari and Jim Calhoun. However, both men have acknowledged that the feud is behind them. John [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 03.26.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/26/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-26-11/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/26/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-26-11/#respond Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:17:40 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36271

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

East

Kentucky/North Carolina is a power matchup in the Elite Eight. The Tar Heels defeated the Wildcats in their showdown last December. Since then, both teams have matured, thus setting the tone for a battle of epic proportions. Ohio State big man Jared Sullinger said he will return to Columbus for his sophomore season. This is a bit of news that we will not believe until it is set in [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 03.25.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/25/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-25-2011/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/25/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-25-2011/#respond Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:21:28 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36244

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

East

People are quick to forget that the Ohio State basketball program was in disarray when Thad Matta arrived in Columbus. Considering this, it can be stated that Matta has been nothing short of a miracle worker. Kentucky freshman forward Terrence Jones has had a theme play out over his solid freshman campaign- he plays very well in big games. This should be good news for John Calipari and [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 03.24.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/24/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-24-11/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/24/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-24-11/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:37:12 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36208

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

East

Often overlooked due to the star power that Ohio State has accumulated during his career, David Lighty has been the heart and soul of this season’s Buckeyes. The fifth-year senior will leave Columbus with three Big Ten championships, an NIT championship, and four trips to the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky head coach John Calipari believes that other programs “Want to be us. Not beat us.” While that statement may seem a bit arrogant, it does [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 03.23.11 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/23/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-23-11/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/23/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-23-11/#respond Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:24:28 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36139

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

East

Ohio State freshman big man Jared Sullinger was named Sporting News Freshman of the Year. Sullinger averages 17.1 points per game for the nation’s top team, and this is far from the last piece of hardware he’s going to receive from this season’s efforts. Remember John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, and Eric Bledsoe? Well, this year, Kentucky has Brandon Knight and Terrence Jones. John Calipari has mastered the art of turning freshmen into NBA prospects. Darius Johnson-Odom, a [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 03.22.2011 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/22/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-22-2011/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/22/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-22-2011/#respond Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:10:04 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=36055

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

East

On Sunday, Ohio State blew out a very solid George Mason squad. Because of this, many are wondering if anyone will be able to stop the Buckeyes. It will be almost impossible if they keep putting up performances like Sunday. Former Tennessee point guard Bobby Maze believes that current Ohio State guard Aaron Craft is responsible for turning Bruce Pearl into the NCAA for Pearl’s illegal recruitment barbecue. Maze’s reasoning is that Craft grew [...]]]>
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NCAA Tournament Tidbits: 03.21.2011 http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/21/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-21-2011/ http://rushthecourt.net/2011/03/21/ncaa-tournament-tidbits-03-21-2011/#respond Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:54:01 +0000 http://rushthecourt.net/?p=35952

Throughout the NCAA Tournament, we’ll be providing you with the daily chatter from around the webosphere relating to what’s going on with the teams still playing.

East

No one team had a more impressive day yesterday than the Ohio State Buckeyes. Their tremendous play may be due the emergence of freshman point guard Aaron Craft, who dished a career-best 15 assists. Craft, who comes off the bench, plays starter’s minutes for Thad Matta’s squad. Once thought to be an afterthought on John Calipari’s Kentucky team, big man Josh Harrelson has made a huge contribution in leading the Wildcats to the Sweet [...]]]>
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