After leading Grand Canyon men’s basketball to its first NCAA Tournament win, draft experts from ESPN and USA Today said WAC Player of the Year Tyon Grant-Foster has improved his NBA Draft stock. Grant-Foster stuffed the stat sheet. He tallied 22 points, seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks in GCU’s win over Saint Mary’s in a win. Then, he put up 29 points, eight rebounds, … [Read more...] about GCU’s Tyon Grant-Foster improved NBA Draft stock in March Madness
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Here’s who Phoenix Suns fans should watch in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
The Phoenix Suns’ first round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft sits at No. 19 overall entering Wednesday’s action and there are plenty of March Madness stars who will be available in their range just outside the lottery. Over general manager James Jones’ tenure making selections for the Suns, he has only selected three players, Cam Johnson (No. 11, 2019), Jalen Smith (No. 10, 2020) … [Read more...] about Here’s who Phoenix Suns fans should watch in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is inspiring a younger generation of players
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 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