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• Another Curry, Once Overlooked, Emerges

  Seth Curry, like his brother Stephen, was dismissed by college basketball’s elite programs. And, like his brother again, he has emerged as a dazzling scoring talent at a small school, away from the spotlight. Posted Thursday, January 01, 2009 1:20 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, College Athletics, NCAA Basketball Tournament, National Basketball Assn, National Collegiate Athletic Assn, Davidson College, Falwell, Jerry, Liberty University

• College Basketball Roundup: Rautins Ties Record in Victory by Syracuse

  Andy Rautins tied a team record with nine 3-pointers and scored a career-high 29 points to lead No. 17 Syracuse to an 82-71 victory over visiting Coppin State on Monday night. Posted Tuesday, December 23, 2008 12:26 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, College Athletics, NCAA Basketball Tournament

• A. J. Price Helps Connecticut Prove It’s a Title Contender

  In a game dubbed The Battle in Seattle, Connecticut guard A. J. Price’s end-game shot forced overtime, leading to the Huskies to victory over the Bulldogs. Posted Saturday, December 20, 2008 8:53 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: University of Connecticut, Basketball, NCAA Basketball Tournament, Gonzaga University, Price, A. J.

• College Basketball Roundup: Prince and Rutgers Shut Down Lafayette

  Syracuse guard Eric Devendorf must perform 40 hours of community service and be reinstated by the university before he can play after being accused of hitting a female student. Posted Friday, December 19, 2008 11:03 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, College Athletics, NCAA Basketball Tournament

• College Basketball Roundup: Charles Takes Control for No. 1 Connecticut

  Tina Charles had 29 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead No. 1 Connecticut to a 77-63 victory over Penn State in the Maggie Dixon Classic at Madison Square Garden. Posted Sunday, December 14, 2008 10:03 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, College Athletics, NCAA Basketball Tournament

• Men’s Roundup: Whichever Guard He Is, Davidson’s Curry Is Effective

  During No. 23 Davidson’s 68-65 victory over West Virginia in the Jimmy V Classic, it was evident that Stephen Curry is most effective as shooting guard, not point guard. Posted Tuesday, December 09, 2008 10:32 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, College Athletics, NCAA Basketball Tournament, West Virginia University, Davidson College, Curry, Stephen

• Women’s Roundup: After Fast Start, Marist Needs Last-Second Shot to Top Iona

  Ta’Shia Phillips had 14 points and 11 rebounds and April Phillips had 12 points and 12 rebounds to lift No. 23 Xavier past Akron, 69-44, on Friday night. Posted Friday, December 05, 2008 11:32 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, NCAA Basketball Tournament, Women, Xavier University of Ohio

• Relying on Defense, Pitt Takes Final

  Sam Young led No. 4 Pitt to a 57-43 victory over Washington State to win the Legends Classic tournament at the Prudential Arena in Newark. Posted Sunday, November 30, 2008 1:37 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, College Athletics, NCAA Basketball Tournament, Pittsburgh Penguins

• Men’s Roundup: UConn Rolls; Calhoun Ties for Eighth in Coaching Wins

  Hasheem Thabeet had 16 points and 12 rebounds as No. 2 Connecticut routed visiting Bryant, 88-58, giving Coach Jim Calhoun his 780th career victory. Posted Sunday, November 30, 2008 12:27 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, NCAA Basketball Tournament

• Women’s Roundup: Paris Nears Milestone in Sooners’ Victory

  Courtney Paris scored 16 points and moved into second place on the program’s career scoring list Saturday as the fourth-ranked Sooners topped visiting California-Riverside. Posted Sunday, November 16, 2008 12:04 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, College Athletics, NCAA Basketball Tournament, Women

• The Big East Hopes for a Tournament Record

  As the Big East’s coaches and players gathered at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, there was talk of 10 teams reaching the tournament N.C.A.A.. Posted Wednesday, October 22, 2008 11:05 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, College Athletics, NCAA Basketball Tournament, Big East Conference, National Collegiate Athletic Assn

• Play Magazine Preview: Scary Isn’t She?

  Protect your sons — Jaime Nared is on the court! What happens when a 12-year-0ld girl is just a little too good. Posted Friday, September 12, 2008 2:07 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, NCAA Basketball Tournament, Women, National Collegiate Athletic Assn, Women's National Basketball Assn, Oregon Trail, Weil, Elizabeth

• Packer Is Leaving CBS After 27 Seasons

  Billy Packer, the occasionally controversial CBS Sports college basketball analyst, is leaving the network and will be replaced by Clark Kellogg. Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 9:37 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, College Athletics, NCAA Basketball Tournament, CBS Corp|CBS|NYSE, Packer, Billy

• Tennessee 47, L.S.U. 46: Last-Second Score Lifts Tennessee to Title Game

  The Lady Vols prevailed on a last-second follow shot by guard Alexis Hornbuckle and will play for their second consecutive national championship on Tuesday against Stanford. Posted Monday, April 07, 2008 3:15 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Basketball, College Athletics, NCAA Basketball Tournament, University of Tennessee, Louisiana State University, Parker, Candace

• Stanford 82, Connecticut 73: Stanford Finds Openings, Closing UConn’s Season

  Stanford defeated Connecticut, the top-seeded team in the country, with its balanced and imaginative triangle offense and enough obstructive defense to hold the Huskies. Posted Monday, April 07, 2008 2:14 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: University of Connecticut, Auriemma, Geno, Moore, Maya, College Athletics, NCAA Basketball Tournament, Stanford University, Wiggins, Candice