Rick Pitino

Louisville’s Pitino Says Kevin Ware ‘In Very Good Spirits’ After Gruesome Injury

Kevin Ware is already up and walking, and he’s got a nice souvenir to keep him company until he’s cleared to return to Louisville.

2013/04/02

Five Things: Motivated Cardinals Prevail And Wichita State Stays Alive

Even with limited drama—none of the regional finals were particularly thrilling—the NCAA Tournament is a wonderful thing, the perfect blend of fairness and unpredictability.

2013/04/01

Only Michigan (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images), Syracuse (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images), Louisville (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) and Wichita State (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) left in NCAA Tournament.

NCAA Tournament Down To Final Four: Michigan, Syracuse, Louisville And Wichita State

After a season of uncertainty, there’s a clear favorite heading to the Final Four. The Louisville Cardinals.

2013/04/01

The Louisville Cardinals celebrate with the Midwest regional champion trophy after they won 85-63 against the Duke Blue Devils. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Louisville Perseveres Over Duke After Ware’s Gruesome Leg Injury

After Kevin Ware’s scary leg injuy, Louisville persevered over the Duke Blue Devils and into the Final Four.

2013/03/31

Christophe Varidel of the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles reacts in the second half while taking on the San Diego State Aztecs during the third round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Center on March 24, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Rothstein: Friday’s Sweet 16 Primer; Predictions, Key Matchups & More

Florida Gulf Coast is without question the story of the tournament — but they’re not going to beat Florida.

2013/03/29

Brad Stevens (credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Is This Year’s NCAA Tournament Really Up For Grabs? It’s Time To Find Out

64 teams. 32 contests. All going down in an exhilarating — and, yes, exhausting — two-day mosh pit of hoops.

2013/03/21

Breaking Down The NCAA Tournament Bracket

Here’s the breakdown on NCAA tournament favorites, dark horses and underdogs.

2013/03/18

Russ Smith Plays Through Grief

Russ Smith last spoke with his former high school coach, Jack Curran, less than three weeks ago. They talked about how well Smith had been playing for Louisville this season.

2013/03/18

Marquette Coach Buzz Williams Leads Team Despite Never Playing College Basketball

It’s a rarity at this level, in any sport, for a head coach to have had no playing experience in college. It hasn’t prevented Williams from guiding Marquette to the Sweet 16 the last two seasons and a 60-30 regular season record in the Big East.

2013/03/18

Big East: One More Time, With Feeling

The death of the Big East as we know it hit home last week as 14 teams arrived at the World’s Most Famous Arena (Connecticut was ineligible). Next season, the “Catholic 7” will be reportedly joined by Butler, Creighton, and Xavier in a basketball-only conference that has paid to keep the Big East name.

2013/03/18

Head coach Rick Pitino and Chane Behanan #21 of the Louisville Cardinals (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Jon Rothstein’s NCAA Tournament Primer: Picks, Upset Alerts And Players To Watch

It’s that time again! See which teams hoops expert Jon Rothstein has moving on from each region in this year’s NCAA Tournament.

2013/03/18

Jim Boeheim (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Syracuse, Georgetown Set For Heavyweight Clash In Big East Tournament Semifinal

Syracuse and Georgetown, one more heavyweight clash in Madison Square Garden. Two original Big East titans toe-to-toe on the New York stage. Jim Boeheim. John Thompson III. One … last … time.

2013/03/15

Louisville coach Rick Pitino (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rothstein: Monday Morning College Hoops Notebook; Louisville, Kentucky & More

I’m well aware of what Duke has accomplished with Ryan Kelly in the lineup, but there’s just something about this group of Cardinals that makes me believe that Rick Pitino will wind up winning his second national championship.

2013/03/11

Bernard King (Photo by Noren Trotman/NBAE/Getty Images)

Knicks Great Bernard King Among 12 Finalists For Election Into Basketball HOF

King played with the Nets from 1977-1979 and with the Knicks from 1982-1987. He finished his career with New Jersey in 1993. The Brooklyn native was a four-time NBA All-Star and the 1985 NBA scoring champion.

2013/02/15

Head coach Leonard Hamilton of the Florida State Seminoles (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Rothstein Files: Five Quick Hits On College Hoops

Tuesday night’s showdown with the Golden Gophers is the beginning of a pivotal nine-day stretch for Florida State. The Seminoles also host Florida next Wednesday, December 5, in Tallahassee.

2012/11/27

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