http://www.mail.com/organizations/23178-mountain-west-conference-basketball.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/23178-mountain-west-conference-basketball.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1994338-craig-neal-hired-head-coach-mexico.html ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico didn't have to look far to find its next head coach. Craig Neal, who spent the past six seasons as the team's top assistant, was hired Tuesday to replace Steve Alford. Athletic director Paul Krebs made the announcement in a one-word tweet: "Noodles," a reference to Neal's nickname. The university confirmed that Neal wou... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:56:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1994338-craig-neal-hired-head-coach-mexico.html 2013-04-03T02:56:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1993872-steve-alford-takes-ucla-basketball-coach.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Alford walked into Pauley Pavilion on Tuesday for the first time since the 1984 Summer Olympics, took his place under the 11 national championship banners and called his new job as UCLA basketball coach "a challenge." Alford said he doesn't think he'll change who he's been for the first 22 years of his coaching career now that he'... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:34:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1993872-steve-alford-takes-ucla-basketball-coach.html 2013-04-02T23:34:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1992218-usc-hires-fgcus-enfield-mens-hoops-coach.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California hired Andy Enfield as men's basketball coach on Monday night after he took Florida Gulf Coast to the round of 16 of the NCAA tournament. Athletic director Pat Haden said Enfield has reached an agreement with the Pac-12 school. He will be introduced on Wednesday. "Those in the basketball world have known of his abilit... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:34:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1992218-usc-hires-fgcus-enfield-mens-hoops-coach.html 2013-04-02T13:34:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1988382-ucla-hires-steve-alford-basketball-coach.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Alford was hired as UCLA basketball coach on Saturday, spurning New Mexico days after he agreed to a new 10-year deal with the Lobos for a chance to run what he called "the premier basketball program in the country." The Bruins are bringing in someone who shares the same Indiana roots as John Wooden, who led UCLA to a record 10 na... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:03:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1988382-ucla-hires-steve-alford-basketball-coach.html 2013-03-30T20:03:17Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1977472-bracketracket-crafts-shot-sadler-dunk-city.html Welcome back to BracketRacket, the one-stop shop for all your NCAA tournament needs. Today, we see what happens when Ohio State hits a buzzer beater, ride shotgun with NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler and see why the cool kids are referring to Fort Myers, Fla., as "Dunk City." But first, let's acquaint ourselves with the Sweet 16, shall we? ... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:53:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1977472-bracketracket-crafts-shot-sadler-dunk-city.html 2013-03-25T08:53:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977474-fgcu-15-seed-to-reach-round-16.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Florida Gulf Coast can only hope its second weekend in the NCAA tournament is as much fun as its first. The little-known Eagles made NCAA tournament history Sunday night, becoming the first 15 seed to reach the Sweet 16 — and they did it in style with a convincing 81-71 win over No. 7 San Diego State that had the Wells Fargo Center par... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:52:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977474-fgcu-15-seed-to-reach-round-16.html 2013-03-25T08:52:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977410-florida-gulf-coast-stars-week-1-ncaa-tourney.html The basketball blue bloods from Louisville, Kansas and Indiana made it through. So did the iron men from La Salle. Then there's Florida Gulf Coast, a school hardly anyone had heard of just a few days ago. Improbably, they're still playing, too — a tongue-wagging, heel-clicking, arm-flapping collection of no-names who turned the opening week of the NCAA to... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:52:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977410-florida-gulf-coast-stars-week-1-ncaa-tourney.html 2013-03-25T08:52:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977130-no-15-seed-florida-gulf-coast-beats-sdsu-81-71.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Florida Gulf Coast became the first 15 to reach the Sweet 16, and the Eagles not only made it look easy, they made it look fun. Little-known FGCU beat San Diego State 81-71 on Sunday night, its second NCAA tournament upset of the weekend. Just like in their opening win over second-seeded Georgetown — the Eagles' calling card to the nat... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 03:48:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977130-no-15-seed-florida-gulf-coast-beats-sdsu-81-71.html 2013-03-25T03:48:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1975782-louisville-runs-colorado-82-56-ncaas.html LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Watching film of Louisville demolishing Colorado State is going to be scary enough for anyone who has to face the Cardinals over the next two weeks. Hearing what coach Rick Pitino said afterward is going to be downright terrifying. "We can play much better," Pitino said. "This is the best we have played so far at both ends of the flo... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:45:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1975782-louisville-runs-colorado-82-56-ncaas.html 2013-03-24T01:45:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1975716-coach-leads-florida-gulf-coast-to-ncaa-success.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Build a state university in the swamplands of south Florida. Move the athletic program to the highest level in college sports and hire a self-made millionaire basketball coach. When his team makes the NCAA tournament, say in Year 2 of its eligibility, beat a tradition-rich opponent like a Georgetown. That is Florida Gulf Coast Universi... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:35:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1975716-coach-leads-florida-gulf-coast-to-ncaa-success.html 2013-03-23T23:35:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1973996-harvards-1st-ncaa-win-brings-unexpected-pride.html CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Michael Lesley crisscrossed Harvard Yard, looking up from his copy of David Hume's "The Natural History of Religion" only to avoid the tourists that shuffled through the snow-covered quadrangle. Did he bother to watch Harvard's victory over No. 10 New Mexico on Thursday night, the first NCAA tournament win in school history? No. Wi... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:53:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1973996-harvards-1st-ncaa-win-brings-unexpected-pride.html 2013-03-23T01:53:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1972220-upset-day-harvard-ousts-mexico.html SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Some people may have heard of the school that's suddenly generating a bit of March Madness buzz. Harvard. Yep, Harvard —the school known for producing U.S. presidents, Supreme Court justices and Nobel Prize winners earned its first NCAA tournament victory Thursday night with a 68-62 upset of No. 3 seed New Mexico. ... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:47:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1972220-upset-day-harvard-ousts-mexico.html 2013-03-22T08:47:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1972182-top-seeded-louisville-stays-upset-fray.html LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — No matter where he's coaching or who his team is facing, Rick Pitino has never liked playing the first game of the NCAA tournament as a top seed. "Normally your guys get a little tight, say, 'We're a 1 seed, uh-oh, we could lose this game,'" the Louisville coach said. "And you start playing not to lose rather than to win." Look at fe... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:33:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1972182-top-seeded-louisville-stays-upset-fray.html 2013-03-22T07:33:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1971924-harvard-upsets-mexico-68-62-ncaa-tourney.html SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Give those Harvard kids an A-plus in another subject: Bracketbusting 101. The school known for producing U.S. presidents, Supreme Court justices and Nobel Prize winners earned its first NCAA tournament victory Thursday night — a 68-62 upset of No. 3 seed New Mexico — and it didn't feel like a fluke. Wesley Saunder... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:15:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1971924-harvard-upsets-mexico-68-62-ncaa-tourney.html 2013-03-22T06:15:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1971756-no-12-seed-cal-beats-no-5-seed-unlv-64-61.html SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Allen Crabbe clapped his hands toward the roaring crowd. Richard Solomon shook his hips and danced. Senior reserve Robert Thurman pumped his fist lightly, just thankful for a chance to play again. About the only difference between Haas Pavilion and HP Pavilion turned out to be 50 miles, two letters and one monumental stage in the N... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:57:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1971756-no-12-seed-cal-beats-no-5-seed-unlv-64-61.html 2013-03-22T04:57:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1971888-ncaa-colorado-runs-missouri-84-72.html LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Dorian Green scored 17 of his 26 points in the first half and eighth-seeded Colorado State used good shooting and great rebounding to run away from No. 9 Missouri 84-72 Thursday night in the NCAA tournament. Green, who went scoreless with five turnovers in last year's second-round upset to Murray State, did much better this time as t... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:17:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1971888-ncaa-colorado-runs-missouri-84-72.html 2013-03-22T04:17:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1969334-la-salle-james-madison-advance.html DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Guards, guards everywhere. And they can shoot. La Salle gets to take its uncharacteristic approach — not much size but lots of shots and lots of points — back to a city that has a little nostalgia for the Explorers. Tyrone Garland led the guard-driven offense with 22 points, and the Explorers wrapped up the NCAA tournament's First Four... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:28:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1969334-la-salle-james-madison-advance.html 2013-03-21T07:28:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1969036-la-salle-outshoot-boise-st-80-71.html DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — One hot guard is awfully handy at NCAA tournament time. Four? Pretty much unbeatable. Tyrone Garland led La Salle's guard-driven offense with 22 points, and the Explorers wrapped up the NCAA tournament's First Four by getting the better of an old-fashioned shootout, beating Boise State 80-71 on Wednesday night. It w... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:09:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1969036-la-salle-outshoot-boise-st-80-71.html 2013-03-21T04:09:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1961676-small-schools-up-big-ncaa-tourney-field.html Boise State coach Leon Rice was hoping for the best and secretly dreading the worst when he gathered his team to watch the NCAA tournament selection show. The Broncos went 21-10 in the regular season, but lost in the first round of the Mountain West Conference tournament. For a team that doesn't play in one of the so-called power conferences, that usually... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 02:55:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1961676-small-schools-up-big-ncaa-tourney-field.html 2013-03-18T02:55:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1961686-coach-k-izzo-rare-march-meeting-midwest.html Mike Krzyzewski and Tom Izzo have been regulars in the NCAA tournament, both making multiple Final Four appearances and winning national titles in impressive streaks of appearances. They are only two victories each away from a rare March matchup in the Midwest Region. Duke (27-5) will play in its 18th consecutive NCAA tournament under Krzyzewski, as the N... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 02:01:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1961686-coach-k-izzo-rare-march-meeting-midwest.html 2013-03-18T02:01:42Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1911064-williams-scores-46-to-lead-mexico-csu.html FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — With 9 minutes left, New Mexico guard Kendall Williams trudged to the bench with a career-high 28 points — and four fouls. While he caught his breath, No. 22 Colorado State built a six-point lead over the 16th-ranked Lobos. Moby Arena was rocking and the Rams were rolling, about to extend the nation's third-longest home winning ... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:10:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1911064-williams-scores-46-to-lead-mexico-csu.html 2013-02-24T01:10:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1876190-tcu-fulfills-dream-with-1st-big-12-win-kansas.html FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Garlon Green dreamed of a victory over Kansas long before he played for TCU. It's hard to think that the Horned Frogs senior forward or anyone else could have ever imagined his dream being fulfilled like this. The fifth-ranked Jayhawks certainly didn't. Big 12 newcomer TCU was still looking for its first conference victory and the... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1876190-tcu-fulfills-dream-with-1st-big-12-win-kansas.html 2013-02-07T22:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1737524-rick-majerus-college-basketball-coach-dies.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — At Rick Majerus' final stop, the lone concession to the coach's health woes were the footstools stationed at each corner of the practice court. Close by anytime he needed a breather. Close enough, too, to jump up for some hands-on assistance with the proper stance or to lead a quick walkthrough. The jovial, basketball-obsessed coach who l... Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1737524-rick-majerus-college-basketball-coach-dies.html 2012-12-02T05:14:00Z