Tag Archives: 2021 NCAA Tournament

More Teams are Ready to Dance in March Madness

Selection Sunday is quickly approaching and college basketball teams around the country are clinching their spot in the tournament. Although brackets remain unfinished, more teams have begun punching their ticket to March Madness. https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/1369649796915544065?s=20 NCAA Tournament Qualifiers This year 30 teams have earned an automatic bid to the tourney. Moreover, …

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Creighton coach Greg McDermott suspended

Creighton men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott was suspended Thursday night. The suspension comes from a racially insensitive comment McDermott made in the locker room after a loss to Xavier February 27. McDermott said, “I need everyone to stay on the plantation. I can’t have anybody leave the plantation.” A statement …

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ESPN’s Bilas Talks Return of College Hoops

ESPN’s Jay Bilas joined Steve Russell’s Sports Scene to discuss the challenges facing college basketball due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bubbles? Last week, the NCAA Division I Council announced that men’s and women’s college basketball can start Nov. 25th. Unlike football, many officials think that bubble environments can be utilized …

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