By Dave Telep The Kentucky Wildcats, less than a day after their elimination from the opening round of the NIT, received a commitment on Wednesday from Julius Randle, the nation’s No. 1 power forward and No. 3 overall recruit in the Class of 2013. …read more
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Champs Shocked in First Round of NIT
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Less than a year after cutting down the nets in New Orleans, Kentucky suffered a season-ending loss in the opening round of the NIT.Underdogs celebrate ‘crazy’ victory
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Robert Morris stuns Kentucky in NIT opener
By Associated Press Mike McFadden hit two free throws with 8.7 seconds remaining and Robert Morris shocked defending national champion Kentucky 59-57 in the opening round of the NIT on Tuesday night. …read more
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Olivier Hanlan Scores 41 Points, Sets ACC Tournament Record In Boston College Win Over Georgia Tech
By The Huffington Post News Editors
Olivier Hanlan’s one shining moment came earlier in March than he may have liked but it was still quite dazzling. The Boston College freshman exploded for 41 points in the opening round of the ACC Tournament, lifting the Eagles to a come-from-behind win and setting an ACC record.
At 15-16 (7-11 ACC) when they arrived in Greensboro, N.C. for the ACC Tournament, the Eagles will not be heading for the NCAA Tournament and will need a few major upsets (No. 9 Miami is up next) to even garner consideration for the NIT bubble. After they quickly fell behind Georgia Tech, 15-0, early on Thursday, it looked like the Eagles’ season would come to a quiet close.
Then Hanlan made a whole lot of noise. BC went on to win 84-64.