Kevin Willard rips Big Ten scheduling, says it’s responsible for conference’s national championship drought
The last time the Big Ten won an NCAA title, Bill Clinton was in the White House. The other three are home: Ohio State (Jan. 8), Michigan Jan. 19 and Wisconsin (Jan. 25). “I mean, the Big East and Big Ten are totally different,” he said. “The Big East is an all-basketball conference ... You’re never on the road more than two games. You know, the Big East, that’s why Villanova has won two national championships and went to three Final Fours Just because the Big East understood how to take care of their teams.”Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust.
mlive.comMaryland hires former Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard as basketball coach
Maryland has found its next basketball coach. Former Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard was named head coach of Terps’ basketball program, Athletic Director Damon Evans announced Monday. “Growing up and coaching in the region, I have always admired Maryland basketball. His Seton Hall teams posted .500 or better records in the last nine consecutive seasons. “We are excited about the future of Maryland basketball with Kevin leading the way.
mlive.comWhat went wrong for Michigan in stunning loss to Seton Hall
Michigan had eight turnovers over the final 12 minutes and finished with 11, the same number as Seton Hall. Seton Hall, out of the Big East, was a step up. Over the final 2:25, Seton Hall shot 11 free throws, only two of which came off an intentional foul. Michigan won the 1989 title over Seton Hall with a pair of free throws in the final seconds of overtime. Jones gave credit to Seton Hall for bringing energy from the opening tip and “harassing” Michigan with its defense.
mlive.comParty like it’s 1989: Michigan basketball to host Seton Hall this season
The matchups are out for the 2021 Gavitt Games, the annual series pitting the Big Ten against the Big East, and Michigan has drawn a home game against Seton Hall. Seton Hall went 14-13 last season and finished tied for fourth in the Big East with a 10-9 record. Michigan is 2-1 all-time in the Gavitt Games, having last participated in 2019, when the Wolverines beat Creighton at Crisler Center. Michigan has only played Seton Hall twice, both on neutral courts. Michigan will host Kentucky on Dec. 4 and, per a contract signed before last season, visit Central Florida at some point.
mlive.comShockers solidifying shaky spot in NCAA Tournament field
It was their eighth victory this season by five points or fewer, and their highest-ranked victim at home since beating No. Suddenly, a program that began the season in turmoil is on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. At one point the Ducks had six of seven games postponed by COVID-19, and that streak ended with an ugly loss to Washington State. But they followed with five straight wins, including one over fellow bubble-dweller Colorado, heading into an important game against No. That makes their game against Oregon on Thursday night crucial for helping out a shaky resume.
No. 12 Seton Hall placed on 3 years probation by NCAA
Seton Hall, which is currently ranked No. The NCAA also announced Friday Seton Hall has been fined $5,000 plus 1% of the mens basketball budget and had its scholarships reduced to a maximum of 12 in 2020-21. The case centers around current Seton Hall forward Taurean Thompson, who transferred from Syracuse to Seton Hall in August 2017. After he informed his original university of his intent to transfer and requested permission to contact Seton Hall, the university denied the request. Seton Hall University, in conjunction with the NCAA, recently concluded a review of an infraction within our mens basketball program, Seton Hall said in a statement Friday afternoon.