As the once-proud Georgetown Hoyas basketball program continues to hit new lows, athletic director Lee Reed is taking the optimistic approach that coach Patrick Ewing can get things turned around. In a statement released Wednesday, Reed expressed “confidence” in Ewing’s leadership moving forward. “As a university with high standards for both academic and athletic excellence, […]
Read MorePatrick Ewing On Hot Seat: College Basketball World Reacts
Patrick Ewing may be on his way out of Georgetown. The program fell to 6-22 on the season on Sunday and 0-17 in Big East play after losing to UConn. It’s been a disastrous season for the Hoyas after they made the NCAA Tournament last year. They shocked the world by winning the Big East […]
Read MorePatrick Ewing Was Asked About His Future At Georgetown
It’s been a tough year for Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing and the 6-22 Hoyas. After posting a winning record in 2020, which included an NCAA Tournament berth; Georgetown finds itself in the midst of an 18-game losing streak. Which unfortunately means Ewing’s seat is heating up as coach of the once-proud program that he […]
Read MoreFormer College Basketball Star Is Reportedly Leaving Russia
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, more and more American athletes are distancing themselves from the belligerent nation as a response. According to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, former NBA guard and UConn superstar Shabazz Napier is leaving the BC Zenit Saint Petersburg basketball team. Per the report, Napier was nearing his return to […]
Read MoreCollege Basketball World Shocked By Georgetown’s Record This Year
It’s been a disastrous season for Georgetown’s basketball program. This is usually one of the better teams in the country, but the Hoyas have struggled mightily in every game they’ve played. Because of that, they’re only 6-21 overall this season. They look poised to fall to 6-22 overall as nothing has gone right against the […]
Read MorePaige Bueckers Returns For UConn: Fans React
UConn star Paige Bueckers made her much-anticipated return to the hardwood on Friday night against St. John’s. It was her first game back since suffering a left knee injury in early December. Bueckers only played 13 minutes in UConn’s blowout win, but she looked sharp with eight points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field. In […]
Read MorePaige Bueckers Is Returning: College Basketball World Reacts
Paige Bueckers, one of the best players in college basketball, will soon return to the court. Just moments ago, UConn announced the rising star has been cleared to return and will play on Friday when the Huskies battle St. John’s. “BREAKING: UConn announces Paige Bueckers has been cleared to return to game action. She’ll suit […]
Read MoreOfficials From UConn-Villanova Game Are Getting Crushed
Tonight wasn’t a great night for the Big East officiating crew working this evening’s top-25 matchup between Villanova No. 8 and No. 21 UConn. Starting with a questionable ejection for Huskies head coach Dan Hurley and finishing with a game-sealing charge call, this group of referees has taken a great deal of heat on social […]
Read MoreCBB Coach Ejected For Ridiculous Reason: Fans React
Earlier this evening, UConn head coach Dan Hurley was tossed during the first half of his team’s top-25 matchup against the Villanova Wildcats — and this wasn’t your run-of-the-mill ejection. After receiving a technical foul for arguing what he thought was a missed foul call, Hurley turned to the home crowd at Harry A. Gampel […]
Read MoreCBB Coach Ejected For Trying To Pump Up Home Crowd
UConn head coach Dan Hurley was ejected during the first half of tonight’s top-25 matchup against Villanova. Leading the No. 21 Huskies into a battle against the No. 8 Wildcats in Hatford, Hurley was clearly feeling the energy of tonight’s big-time contest. With less than five minutes remaining in the half, the veteran head coach […]
Read MoreGeorgetown Reportedly Gave Patrick Ewing A Contract Extension
Georgetown’s men’s basketball team is struggling mightily this season. The Hoyas are 6-20 on the season following last year’s surprise run in the Big East Tournament. Barring another postseason miracle, Georgetown will be sitting at home this March. Patrick Ewing has struggled so far as Georgetown’s head coach. He’s in Year 5 as the team’s […]
Read MoreJay Wright Offers Injury Update On Villanova Star Collin Gillespie
Villanova managed to defeat Connecticut this Saturday afternoon, but unfortunately star guard Collin Gillespie went down with an injury. Gillespie, who had 19 points this afternoon, needed to be helped off the court due to an ankle injury. He returned to the bench later in the game. Following the Wildcats’ win over the Huskies, head […]
Read MoreCollege Basketball World Reacts To The Kevin Ollie News
Former UConn star and head men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie is about to get paid. The 2014 NCAA champion has won his arbitration case against his alma mater. Ollie is owed more than $11.1 million in the next 10 business days, according to his attorneys. The arbitrator, Mark Irvings, ruled that UConn violated a collective […]
Read MoreUConn Announces Injury Diagnosis For Paige Bueckers
Over the weekend, the world of women’s college basketball held its breath when Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers went to the ground in pain after a non-contact play. On Tuesday, UConn announced the injury diagnosis for the star sophomore. According to a release from the Huskies, Bueckers underwent an MRI and a CT scan that revealed […]
Read MoreBasketball World Reacts To Sunday’s Paige Bueckers News
The basketball world collectively held its breath on Sunday afternoon when Connecticut women’s basketball Paige Bueckers went down to the ground with an apparent non-contact injury. Bueckers had to be helped off the floor with less than a minute to play in No. 2 UConn’s 73–54 win over No. 24 Notre Dame. As the sophomore […]
Read MoreJim Mora Jr. Reportedly Makes Notable Hire At UConn
UConn head coach Jim Mora Jr. reportedly brought on one of the first members of his staff according to a college football insider. Per The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, Mora hired Maine head coach Nick Charlton to be the Huskies’ offensive coordinator. SOURCES: Maine head coach Nick Charlton is accepting a job with Jim Mora to […]
Read MoreUConn Isaiah Whaley Faints By The Bench, Team Announces Update On His Status
During the closing seconds of Wednesday afternoon’s thriller between Auburn and UConn, Huskies forward Isaiah Whaley collapsed in front of the bench. It was a scary scene to say the least. Whaley was motionless in front of the bench for a few moments. Thankfully, he received immediate help from the medical staff and was able […]
Read MoreCollege Basketball World Reacts To Epic Auburn-UConn Game
College basketball fans were treated to the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer on Wednesday in the form of an absolute thriller between Connecticut and Auburn. The No. 22 Huskies and the No. 19 Tigers met in The Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament and delivered an instant classic. It took two overtimes to decide the back […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2021 College Football Staff Picks: Rivalry Week
The best weekend of the college football season is finally here. That’s right folks: it’s rivalry week. After fans are done celebrating Thanksgiving, the college football slate promises to entertain all weekend long. With games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the action on the field is sure to entertain throughout the holiday. Rivalry weekend is […]
Read MoreGeno Auriemma Has Brutally Honest Admission On This Year’s Team
Geno Auriemma was furious with his players following UConn’s blowout loss to No. 1 South Carolina on Monday afternoon. No. 2 UConn trailed top-ranked South Carolina 57-54 entering the fourth quarter, but it was all downhill from there. The Huskies managed to score three points – no, we’re not kidding – in the fourth quarter […]
Read MoreCFB World Reacts To UConn’s Hot Start vs. Clemson
UConn, yes UConn, got off to a fast start against the Clemson Tigers at Death Valley on Saturday afternoon. Disaster almost occurred on the opening kickoff when Huskies running back Brian Brewton muffed the kick at the one-yard line. Luckily, the ball didn’t travel too far and he had time to pick it up. Brewton […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2021 College Football Staff Picks: Week 11
With the 2021 college football season rapidly coming to a close, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. However, plenty can happen in these next three weeks and with the upcoming slate, madness is likely to be on the menu. Georgia and Alabama held serve atop the latest edition at of the College Football […]
Read MoreFootball World Reacts To The Surprising Jim Mora News
The University of Connecticut found itself in need of a new head football coach after mutually agreeing to part ways with Randy Edsall at the end of the year. The Huskies responded by making a huge splash with their hire this week. UConn announced on Thursday morning that it has agreed to a deal with […]
Read MoreUConn Reportedly Set To Hire Former NFL Head Coach
The UConn Huskies are reportedly calling on a big-time coaching name to help turn their struggling football program around. According to reports from college football insider Pete Thamel on Thursday morning, the Huskies are planning to hire former NFL head coach Jim Mora Jr. as the team’s new leader. A deal is expected to be […]
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