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Rothstein Files: What To Watch This Weekend In College Hoops

John Calipari has never lost at Rupp Arena since he’s been the head coach at Kentucky. And that trend will likely continue on Saturday against the Commodores.

WFAN–2012/02/24

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Rothstein Files: The 10 Most Improved Players In College Basketball

A year ago, Jeff Withey was a little used reserve that barely played. Now? He might be the biggest key for the Jayhawks.

WFAN–2012/02/15

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Rothstein Files: Monday Morning College Hoops Notebook

They might feel like the 1990s Buffalo Bills to some, but if you watch the Bulldogs play, you’ll have a greater appreciation for what they do on the basketball court.

WFAN–2012/02/13

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Rothstein Files: Five Teams That Can Break Open A Bracket

Veteran guards? Check. Senior big man? Check. Tournament experience? You better believe it. Fran Dunphy’s Temple team looks like the real deal.

WFAN–2012/02/09

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Rothstein Files: Patient Heath Leads Surprising South Florida Plus Other Notes

Stan Heath never lost faith. Not after South Florida suffered two losses in their first five games. Not after a plethora of early season injuries.

WFAN–2012/01/31

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Rothstein: What To Watch This Weekend In College Hoops

A match up between the two most talented teams in the MAAC Conference features a chance for the Stags to make a statement and the Gaels to remedy their inconsistencies.

WFAN–2012/01/27

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Rothstein Files: Ten Mid-Majors To Keep An Eye On

If Iona is going to live up to their billing, they will have to display a renewed killer instinct.

2012/01/26

Scott Machado (credit: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: Monday Morning College Hoops Notebook

Just watch Iona’s Scott Machado once and you’ll see the truth.

WFAN–2012/01/23

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Parise: 3 Pointers From Iona-Hofstra

Vin Parise had the chance to catch Tim Cluess and the Gaels at Hofstra last night against Mo Cassara and the improving Pride, who have now won three in a row after their 83-75 win over Iona.

WFAN–2011/12/30

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Rothstein Files: What To Watch This Weekend In College Hoops

The highly anticipated showdown between arguably the nation’s two most talented rosters should come down to a battle of toughness and outside shooting.

WFAN–2011/12/02

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Parise: Getting To The Point With Iona’s Scott Machado

Vin Parise recently sat down with point guard Scott Machado of the 4-1 Iona Gaels. The Gaels are one of the hottest teams around with wins vs. Maryland & St. Joe’s and their floor general Machado leads the nation in assists.

2011/11/30

Scott Machado (credit: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: Five Observations From Iona-LIU

Despite not being much of a perimeter threat during the first three years of his career, Scott Machado now has a reliable stroke from deep.

WFAN–2011/11/29

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Rothstein Files: Monday Morning College Hoops Notebook

UNLV’s upset of top ranked North Carolina on Saturday night reminded many why the Runnin’ Rebels are the nation’s sleeping giant when it comes to college hoops.

WFAN–2011/11/28

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Rothstein Files: Monday Morning College Hoops Notebook

Jim Valvano used to say all that matters in college basketball is surviving and advancing and that’s exactly what happened for Kevin Willard’s Seton Hall team against St. Francis on Saturday night.

2011/11/14

Tim Cluess

Rothstein Files: MAAC Preseason Notebook

Jon Rothstein previews the MAAC, taking a look at five big questions, five players ready to break out, five freshmen to watch, the best kept secret and the conference’s most intriguing storylines entering the new season.

2011/10/28

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