Coach Columns

March 30, 2026 The Final Four is set. With Arizona, UConn, Illinois and Michigan. It should be a great basketball weekend in Indianapolis. Last season the men’s NCAA Basketball Tournam....

March 24, 2026 The 2026 Sweet 16 is made up entirely of programs from power conferences. It’s only the second time it’s happened in the history of the NCAA Tournament. No mid-majors....

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....