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Steve Kerr bloodies hand after breaking clipboard — in a win
The Warriors have been banged up this season, and now the injury bug has hit Steve Kerr. Kerr — who hasn't been a part of this much losing as Golden...
NYC-area stars and former AAU teammates get drafted
The New York City area joined the party late in the first round of the NBA draft. Ty Jerome, the New Rochelle native who played a critical role in Virginia’s...
Carsen Edwards pours in 42 as Purdue pounds Villanova
HARTFORD — Carsen Edwards had heard all of the questions in recent days about his hobbled back, but more annoying to him were the inquiries about his shooting slump. Purdue’s...
Villanova goes into Big East grind mode and reaches 2nd round
HARTFORD — Villanova has Providence, Xavier and Seton Hall to thank. After grinding through the Big East Tournament last week for some uncomfortable wins, the defending national champs started off...
Villanova and its two seniors are flying under the radar
HARTFORD — Phil Booth and Eric Paschall have been moonlighting. They are senior starters on Villanova’s basketball team, but they have also spent a good portion of the year lending...
The local stars set to take over the NCAA Tournament
With the NCAA Tournament set to start on Tuesday, here are the top local players in the field of 68: All-Area NCAA Tournament Team First Team Jr. G Tyus Battle...
Villanova-Seton Hall: An old-school rivalry for new Big East
We were so bothered by what was happening that we didn’t try to see what could be. Rivalries were dying. Legends were leaving. Fan bases were fading. The Big East...
No. 24 St. John's stumbles down the stretch in loss to Villanova
VILLANOVA, Pa. — To be the best in the Big East, No. 24 St. John’s had to beat the best. Thirty-six strong minutes against Villanova weren’t enough. The Red Storm...
Villanova looks like old self in rout of UConn at the Garden
The ball movement and the stifling half-court defense. The 3-point shooting and the potent transition game. The seniors taking charge and the youngsters providing valuable production. After all the questions...
Villanova might be even more stacked next season
SAN ANTONIO — A top-12 recruiting class. A returning core any program in the country would envy. Jay Wright hasn’t stopped smiling this week, and it isn’t just about reaching...
Villanova star could soon be joining childhood friend in NBA
SAN ANTONIO — Like most kids, Eric Paschall and Donovan Mitchell fantasized growing up about reaching the NBA and playing in the Final Four. They were long-shot dreams for a...
Fordham transfer finally gets his March Madness moment
BOSTON — Father Rob cut the final strand of net, then whipped it around his head. Jalen Brunson smiled like he was heading to his first Final Four. Mikal Bridges...
Ex-Fordham star knows what a gift NCAA Tournament run is
BOSTON — It could’ve all been over by now. Instead of starting for the national championship favorite, Eric Paschall could be back in The Bronx, finishing his final year at...
Villanova looking like the best team in the country again
Those late-season issues are a distant memory now — as if the three losses in eight games to close the regular season didn’t happen. Villanova looks like the best team...
Fordham transfer's Villanova journey: From the bench to a title
Eric Paschall couldn’t pinpoint the exact reason he left Fordham for Villanova following his freshman year. The smile on his face told the story anyway. He put up big numbers...