By ADAM ZAGORIA After losing to UConn in last year’s Final Four, Alabama is trying to take a page out of the Huskies’ book. Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears, the SEC Preseason Player of the Year, said Alabama wants to be “bulletproof” this season after hearing UConn use that mantra en route to its second straight national championship. “We’re trying to be bulletproof like … [Read more...] about After losing in the Final Four, Alabama is trying to take a page out of UConn’s book
UConn, Dan Hurley add four-star big man Eric Reibe
By ADAM ZAGORIA & SAM LANCE The No. 27 overall prospect in the 2025 class, Eric Reibe, has committed to UConn. He made the announcement live to 247Sports and chose the Huskies over Creighton, Indiana, Kansas and Oregon. “I‘ll be committing to UConn because of the special culture,” Reibe said of his decision to ZAGSBLOG. “The offensive play style suits me well with my … [Read more...] about UConn, Dan Hurley add four-star big man Eric Reibe
Rick Pitino attends Kentucky practice: ‘There are very few places in all of basketball like Kentucky’
By ADAM ZAGORIA Rick Pitino attended Kentucky basketball practice on Saturday and came away impressed with their offense while praising the school’s basketball tradition to its current players. Pitino, now in his second year as the St. John’s coach, praised the “offensive movement” of the Wildcats, who are now coached by Mark Pope, a key piece of Pitino’s 1996 NCAA … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino attends Kentucky practice: ‘There are very few places in all of basketball like Kentucky’
Rick Pitino attends Kentucky’s Big Blue Madness: ‘I want to come back to Camelot one more time’
By ADAM ZAGORIA Rick Pitino returned to Camelot one more time. The St. John’s coach and Naismith Hall of Famer attended Kentucky’s “Big Blue Madness” Friday night along with the living members of Kentucky’s eight national championship teams. The 1996 team, coached by Pitino, featured current Wildcats coach Mark Pope. Pitino was appearing at Rupp Arena for the first … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino attends Kentucky’s Big Blue Madness: ‘I want to come back to Camelot one more time’
St. John’s and Kentucky could potentially meet at Arthur Ashe Stadium, but MSG more likely
By ADAM ZAGORIA After taking over as the head coach at St. John’s a year ago, Rick Pitino said his team was in discussions to face Duke at Arthur Ashe Stadium — the largest tennis stadium in the world and the site of the U.S. Open’s biggest matches. The idea was for that game to have taken place this season when it would have featured Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg, the … [Read more...] about St. John’s and Kentucky could potentially meet at Arthur Ashe Stadium, but MSG more likely