Preseason Player of the Year: B.J. Taylor, UCF Preseason All-Conference Team: Jalen Adams, UConn Corey Davis Jr., Houston Tacko Fall, UCF Jeremiah Martin, Memphis B.J. Taylor, UCF Preseason Newcomer of the Year: DeJon Jarreau, Houston Projected Order of Finish: 1. UCF The Knights thought they had a chance at an at-large bid last season, butContinue reading “2018-2019 American Athletic Conference Preview”
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Houston 84 UCF 56 AAC Quarterfinals
The No. 3 Houston Cougars (25-6) overwhelmed the No. 6 UCF Knights (19-13) 84-56 in the last game of the American Athletic Conference quarterfinals on Friday night. UCF had been a great defensive team all year, but allowed Houston to shoot 58 percent while forcing only eight turnovers. Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson said it wasContinue reading “Houston 84 UCF 56 AAC Quarterfinals”
Live from the American Conference Tournament Quarterfinals
For the second year in a row, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane wilted under the pressure of the bubble as it fell to the Memphis Tigers 89-67. Freshman forward Dedric Lawson scored 22 points and grabbed 12 boards. Senior guard Ricky Tarrant, Jr. and senior guard Trashon Burrell added 21 and 19 points respectively. Tulsa wasContinue reading “Live from the American Conference Tournament Quarterfinals”
Midwest Region Team Capsules
1. Kansas Jayhawks Location: Lawrence, Kan. Record: 32-2 Automatic Bid: Big XII Conference Champions Key Players: Sherron Collins (15.6 ppg), Xavier Henry (13.6 ppg), Marcus Morris (12.3 ppg, 6.1 rpg), Cole Aldrich (11.2 ppg, 9.9 rpg) Strength: The Jayhawks are talented and deep. Led by Sherron Collins, the No. 1 team in the nation canContinue reading “Midwest Region Team Capsules”
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