The Clemson Tigers look to upset the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa this Tuesday night. Nate Oates’ team looks to continue their success with a fast pace, high-flying offense, and efficiency from beyond the arc.
Indiana hasn’t yet proven it truly belongs in college basketball’s upper echelon again. Can the Hoosiers upset defending champion Connecticut?
Duke hasn’t lost a game at home yet under Jon Scheyer. Can the Blue Devils keep that going against Arizona’s speedy pace?
Matt Wadleigh is here to recap the NCAA Men’s National Title game between the UConn Huskies and San Diego State Aztecs.
Dan Angell is here to preview the NCAA Championship matchup between San Diego State and UConn.
While the Tigers converted only three of their 13 attempts from beyond the arc, they limited the Hokies to just 40.4 percent shooting from the field and 29 percent from beyond the arc. Head coach, Kim Mulkey, who helped guide Baylor to three national championships in 21 seasons, has gotten LSU to its first-ever title game in just her second season with the program.Â
Butler drove to the other end of the floor, got cut off heading towards the rim, moved to his left, and rose for the biggest shot of his life. It went through the nets at the buzzer, and pure elation filled the San Diego State bench, sideline, cheer section, NRG Stadium, and Viejas Arena back in San Diego, where thousands of fans were watching the game.Â
However, a huge run across a small stretch of that game was the difference. It was a combination of impossible shot making, and awful decisions by the Longhorns. Texas choked!Â
Obviously, the players and coaches are completely different from that miracle run, but Larrañaga’s experience can’t be overlooked. Even though Dan Hurley’s a brilliant basketball mind, Larrañaga is the only coach here who has previously coached a Final Four game. Of the past 22 national champions, only five featured a coach making his first appearance in the Final Four.Â