UConns Braylon Mullins finds it difficult to turn the page on his incredible shot at the Final Four

[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Everywhere UConn guard Braylon Mullins looked Sunday night and Monday, he saw the same thing — another replay of his heroic 35-foot, game-winning 3-pointer to beat Duke. Eventually, though, the freshman guard decided he needed to turn off the television, tune out the chatter and move on. “The first day, it […]

Mullins Miracle: How does his shot for UConn measure up to other famous ones in March Madness?

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — A couple of days ago, Braylon Mullins was a UConn freshman whose name carried weight mostly among the true diehards — college basketball junkies and Indiana high school hoops enthusiasts. Now he’s a part of NCAA Tournament lore. That’s what can happen at this time of year. “One of the most […]

Hearing loss hasnt kept Hardaway from leading UTSA to March Madness showdown with No. 1 UConn

[ad_1] STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Those who think that walking into Gampel Pavilion and getting ready to play the 12-time national champion UConn women’s basketball program is about as challenging an endeavor as a basketball player can take, they haven’t spent much time with UTSA senior point guard Ereauna Hardaway. Hardaway lost most of her […]

UConns El Alfy and Quinonez among star international players set to hit the court in March Madness

[ad_1] STORRS, Conn. (AP) — When Geno Auriemma took over the struggling UConn women’s basketball program in the mid-1980s, the rosters were loaded with players from New England and the tri-state area for the first decade. As the years have passed, Auriemma and his staff have relied more frequently on international players. This season is […]