http://www.mail.com/organizations/23182-atlantic-coast-conference-basketball.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/23182-atlantic-coast-conference-basketball.html http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2151996-miami-officials-attend-day-2-ncaa-hearing.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA hearings to determine if the University of Miami committed major infractions involving former booster Nevin Shapiro ended Friday after 16 1/2 hours over two days. The Committee on Infractions typically releases its report six to eight weeks after a hearing, though there is a chance that the Hurricanes may have to wait longer before hearing their ... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:24:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2151996-miami-officials-attend-day-2-ncaa-hearing.html 2013-06-15T00:24:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2105416-krzyzewski-returning-to-coach-usa-basketball.html DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honor" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach. Krzyzewski is returning as coach through 2016, extending a run that included leading the Americans to two straight Olympic golds while helping reshape a program that needed a jolt to keep up wit... Thu, 23 May 2013 17:35:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2105416-krzyzewski-returning-to-coach-usa-basketball.html 2013-05-23T17:35:35Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2019336-ncaa-lashes-miami-citing-personal-attacks.html CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The NCAA office that investigated Miami athletics believes the Hurricanes are "grasping at straws" such as making personal attacks against investigators in their efforts to get the case against them dismissed. That stance, and others, are part of the response that was signed by Jonathan F. Duncan, the NCAA's Interim Vice Presiden... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:01:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2019336-ncaa-lashes-miami-citing-personal-attacks.html 2013-04-15T02:01:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003020-finals-watch-michigan-wins-louisville-up.html ATLANTA (AP) — Around the Final Four and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the games. LOUISVILLE MICHIGAN FINAL Move over Fab Five, there's a new bunch of Wolverines playing for the title. Michigan overcame shaky foul... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:00:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2003020-finals-watch-michigan-wins-louisville-up.html 2013-04-07T04:00:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2001562-ware-big-bad-louisville-peoples-choice.html ATLANTA (AP) — Louisville already had the bigger names, the better team and some unfinished business after coming up short in last year's Final Four. All Wichita State had was the cute-and-cuddly underdog angle. Now the Shockers don't even have that. Kevin Ware is everybody's favorite player since he broke his leg in gruesome fashion last weekend yet summ... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2001562-ware-big-bad-louisville-peoples-choice.html 2013-04-05T21:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2000990-finals-watch-humble-laettner-76-hoosiers.html ATLANTA (AP) — Around the Final Four and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the games. HUMBLE LAETTNER Christian Laettner is trying to be a good role model for his three children. So the former Duke star said he hasn't... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:12:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2000990-finals-watch-humble-laettner-76-hoosiers.html 2013-04-05T21:12:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2000828-laettner-76-hoosiers-honored-final.html ATLANTA (AP) — Christian Laettner will occasionally see a replay of his famous buzzer beater against Kentucky — and he tries not to look too excited about it. "If I'm in a bar or restaurant and there's people around kind of seeing how I react to it, I'll purposely not look at it, so they don't run around saying, 'Laettner loved to watch himself on TV,'" L... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:41:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2000828-laettner-76-hoosiers-honored-final.html 2013-04-05T17:41:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1999274-coaches-weigh-attacking-syracuse-zone.html ATLANTA (AP) — Some get paid millions to try and solve the riddle facing the Michigan coaching staff at the Final Four this weekend. How do you score against the Syracuse 2-3 zone defense? Lately, there seems to be no answer. More than any single player, it's the amoeba-like creation crafted by Jim Boeheim over the past 37 seasons and honed to near perfec... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:31:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1999274-coaches-weigh-attacking-syracuse-zone.html 2013-04-04T22:31:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1999240-miamis-larranaga-michigans-burke-win-ap-awards.html ATLANTA (AP) — Jim Larranaga made his mark as a basketball coach years ago at places like Bowling Green and George Mason. This season, with his Miami Hurricanes enjoying unprecedented success, Larranaga showed he has impressive footwork. Minutes after he was introduced Thursday as The Associated Press' coach of the year, the 63-year-old, two-time hip repl... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:19:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1999240-miamis-larranaga-michigans-burke-win-ap-awards.html 2013-04-04T22:19:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1998888-miamis-larranaga-ap-coach-year.html ATLANTA (AP) — Jim Larranaga, who led Miami to the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles and a No. 2 ranking, has been selected The Associated Press' coach of the year. Larranaga received 29 votes Thursday from the same 65-member national media panel that selects the weekly Top 25. Jim Crews of Saint Louis got 19 votes and Mark Fe... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:57:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1998888-miamis-larranaga-ap-coach-year.html 2013-04-04T19:57:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1997304-bracketracket-rejection-underdog-2-chains.html Welcome back to BracketRacket, the one-stop shopping place for all your NCAA needs. Today's edition includes the sting of being rejected by famous people, an underdog on underdogs, Kevin Ware's popularity on Facebook and the actual location of next year's Final Four. That and some Bracket Bits that includes Tom Izzo and 2 Chains — together, of course. ... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:50:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1997304-bracketracket-rejection-underdog-2-chains.html 2013-04-04T12:50:28Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1996806-iowa-set-to-face-baylor-nit-championship.html NEW YORK (AP) — Pierre Jackson is one win away from capping his stellar Baylor career with the Bears' first NIT championship. To do that, he'll have to break down Iowa's defense in the title game of the 76th National Invitation Tournament on Thursday night. The Hawkeyes have faced plenty of good point guards this season in the Big Ten, though none quite p... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:10:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1996806-iowa-set-to-face-baylor-nit-championship.html 2013-04-03T23:10:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1994764-bracketracket-steve-kerr-superman-wheatlanta.html Welcome back to BracketRacket, the one-stop shopping place for all your NCAA needs. In this pre-Final Four edition, we've got Steve Kerr reminiscing and breaking down the national semifinals, Superman as a super fan, the missing power schools, the Big East's two-step and early odds to win the 2014 NCAA tournament. There's also some bra... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:34:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1994764-bracketracket-steve-kerr-superman-wheatlanta.html 2013-04-03T07:34:41Z 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/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/1992422-this-years-ncaa-tournament-unpredictable.html Welcome back to BracketRacket, your one-stop shop for all your NCAA tournament needs. Today, we take stock of the appallingly low number of perfect Final Four picks, look back at how other underdogs have done in the national semifinals, and get John Beilein's thoughts on postgame transportation. But first, a statistical basis for decla... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:09:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1992422-this-years-ncaa-tournament-unpredictable.html 2013-04-02T08:09:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1991470-louisvilles-kevin-ware-resting-surgery.html Kevin Ware is already up and walking, and he's got a nice souvenir to keep him company until he's cleared to return to Louisville. Cardinals coach Rick Pitino brought the Midwest Regional championship trophy when he visited Ware, who remains hospitalized after surgery to repair a gruesome fracture in his right leg. "He was real excited about (the trophy),... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:04:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1991470-louisvilles-kevin-ware-resting-surgery.html 2013-04-02T03:04:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1991912-louisville-continues-to-bask-basketball-success.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — One by one, students walked slowly past the food court in the Student Activities Center on the Louisville campus and waited their turns to sign the makeshift 3-by-5 foot poster of injured basketball player Kevin Ware. 'We stand behind you, Kevin! Get Well soon (hash)5!' the poster read. Meant as a tribute to Ware, it could also have... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:37:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1991912-louisville-continues-to-bask-basketball-success.html 2013-04-01T23:37:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1991750-louisville-sure-thing-season-parity.html The word of the season: Parity. The team of the moment: Louisville. For a college basketball season in which it seemed anybody could beat anybody, and the No. 1 ranking was never secure, Rick Pitino's Cardinals have certainly cemented themselves as a prohibitive front-runner now that there are only four teams left. They head to Atlanta listed as 3-5 favor... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:58:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1991750-louisville-sure-thing-season-parity.html 2013-04-01T22:58:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1989880-louisville-beats-duke-85-63-to-reach-final.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Writhing on the ground, his leg splintered, Kevin Ware had only one thing to say to his heartsick Louisville teammates. "Just go win the game." The Cardinals did, exploding for a 13-2 run early in the second half that sealed their 85-63 victory over Duke. Now they're headed for Atlanta with their eyes on the national title and Ware's w... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:10:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1989880-louisville-beats-duke-85-63-to-reach-final.html 2013-04-01T08:10:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1990220-bracketracket-4-wares-injury-odds-galore.html Welcome back to BracketRacket, your one-stop shop for all your NCAA tournament needs. Today, an injury to Louisville guard Kevin Ware dominates social networks, we flash back to 1965 and work our way to 2012 to revisit the remaining teams' last Final Four appearances, and see what kind of payday you could have shipped had you bet on the other Louisville o... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:54:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1990220-bracketracket-4-wares-injury-odds-galore.html 2013-04-01T07:54:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1990222-final-set-blowouts-surprise.html ATLANTA (AP) — After a season of uncertainty, there's a clear favorite heading to the Final Four. The Louisville Cardinals. While the other No. 1s have fallen by the wayside, the top overall seed romped to the Georgia Dome with four dominant wins in the NCAA tournament. And, if the Cardinals need any extra motivation, they've got it. ... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:51:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1990222-final-set-blowouts-surprise.html 2013-04-01T07:51:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1989904-final-set-blowouts-surprises.html ATLANTA (AP) — An inspired Louisville squad vs. the surprising Shockers. A new group of Fab Wolverines vs. the stingiest zone defense in college basketball. After a weekend of blowouts and another upset, the Final Four is set. Top overall seed Louisville will face Wichita State at the Georgia Dome next Saturday, while Michigan takes on Syracuse in the oth... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:06:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1989904-final-set-blowouts-surprises.html 2013-04-01T02:06:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1988786-21-years-later-pitino-krzyzewski-meet.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski and Rick Pitino are finally doing an encore. For the first time since their teams played perhaps the greatest game in the history of the NCAA tournament, Krzyzewski and Pitino will meet in the NCAA tournament Sunday when top-seeded Louisville faces Duke. In the regional finals, no less. Never mind th... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:38:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1988786-21-years-later-pitino-krzyzewski-meet.html 2013-03-31T15:38:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1989114-bracketracket-shockers-coach-sportsmanship.html Welcome back to BracketRacket, your one-stop shopping place for all things NCAA. It's our first edition for the regional finals, with Syracuse and Wichita State having secured the first spots in the Final Four. Stops along our tour include: the bracket-busting Shockers, Coach K's ever-present concerns about conference realignment, former Georgia Tech star... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:17:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1989114-bracketracket-shockers-coach-sportsmanship.html 2013-03-31T08:17:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1988970-basketball-boeheim-changed.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The old Jim Boeheim and his incredible 2-3 zone are on the way to another Final Four. The new Jim Boeheim and his more player-friendly attitude will be there as well. Syracuse's 55-39 victory over Marquette on Saturday sent the Orange on to the Final Four for the fourth time under Boeheim, a man as synonymous with his school as the Carri... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:03:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1988970-basketball-boeheim-changed.html 2013-03-31T01:03:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1988768-obama-attends-syracuse-marquette-basketball-game.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama attended one of the weekend's big college basketball games after playing a round of golf Saturday. Obama's motorcade took him directly from a golf course at Andrews Air Force Base in suburban Maryland to Washington's Verizon Center to watch Syracuse and Marquette play for a berth in the Final Four of the NCAA baske... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:50:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1988768-obama-attends-syracuse-marquette-basketball-game.html 2013-03-30T22:50:58Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1988050-bracketracket-jim-boeheim-rl-stine-pizza.html Welcome back to BracketRacket, your one-stop shopping place for all things NCAA. For our final Sweet 16 edition, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim chuckles at NFL film study, author R.L. Stine marvels at the NCAA tournament's knack for mass hypnosis, Pizza Hut plans a shockingly good deal at Wichita State, a rare travel plan for the Maryland women and the tourna... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:18:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1988050-bracketracket-jim-boeheim-rl-stine-pizza.html 2013-03-30T08:18:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1988002-currys-big-night-sends-duke-spartans-71-61.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski already holds the NCAA record for most wins by a coach. Thanks to Seth Curry's big scoring night, Krzyzewski could finish the weekend by tying one of John Wooden's records. Curry scored 29 points, tied the school record for most 3-pointers in an NCAA tournament game and led the Duke Blue Devils past Michigan State 71-61... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:37:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1988002-currys-big-night-sends-duke-spartans-71-61.html 2013-03-30T07:37:53Z