CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — Caitlin Clark makes pulling up from the midcourt logo look easy, routinely hitting shots most players would consider a heave. The Iowa star’s deep range has expanded the scope of possibilities for up-and-coming women’s basketball players, much the way NBA star Stephen Curry changed the men’s game more than a decade ago. “Guys will say the game is not as … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is inspiring a younger generation of players
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon eliminated by Alabama in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament
The magical season for Grand Canyon men’s basketball is over after falling 72-61 to Alabama in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday in Spokane. GCU dictated the style of play for much of the game, holding a Crimson Tide offense well under its typical effectiveness. Alabama entered the game averaging 91.3 points, but GCU held it to nearly 20 points below that. Three … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon eliminated by Alabama in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament
March Madness has Drew brothers’ coaching patriarch jetting across the country
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Former Valparaiso legend Homer Drew is racking up frequent flyer miles crossing the country to support his sons while they coach in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Scott and Bryce Drew are trying to lead their teams into the Sweet 16. Their 79-year-old father watched Bryce get his first NCAA win when Grand Canyon beat Saint Mary’s late Friday … [Read more...] about March Madness has Drew brothers’ coaching patriarch jetting across the country
Grand Canyon again turning defense into offense in 2nd Round vs. Alabama
The Grand Canyon Antelopes continued their trend of igniting their offense with defense in the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide with a trip to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 on the line. The two teams combined for just 12 points through the first eight minutes and change, but GCU’s Lok Wur blocked Aaron Estrada at the rim, and Tyon Grant-Foster made the Crimson Tide … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon again turning defense into offense in 2nd Round vs. Alabama
GCU’s Grant-Foster, McGlothan deliver monster blocks vs. Saint Mary’s in NCAA Tournament
Grand Canyon basketball’s Tyon-Grant Foster got up from the weak side for a monster block against Saint Mary’s in the first half of Friday’s NCAA Tournament first-round matchup, a highlight-filled 20 minutes for GCU in an eventual 75-66 victory. Gaels big man Mitchell Saxen cut down the lane and went up for a dunk, but Grant-Foster showed off his plus athleticism, as his head … [Read more...] about GCU’s Grant-Foster, McGlothan deliver monster blocks vs. Saint Mary’s in NCAA Tournament