Read more about the article Krzyzewski calls for college basketball to reassess playing games during COVID-19 outbreaks

Krzyzewski calls for college basketball to reassess playing games during COVID-19 outbreaks

By TOM SHANAHAN Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said college basketball needs to reassess its ongoing approach to the season while COVID-19 outbreaks are rising within the sport and throughout the country. Krzyzewski spoke after the No. 10-ranked Blue Devils (2-2) lost 83-68 loss to No. 6 Illinois (4-1) on Tuesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. He pointed out in October the NCAA committees reached decisions to start the season on Nov. 25, but the “committee” approach hasn’t responded…

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Read more about the article Monken expresses added frustration with Air Force over postponed game

Monken expresses added frustration with Air Force over postponed game

PHOTO: Army coach Jeff Monken with his Black Knights during the singing of the alma mater. By TOM SHANAHAN This year’s Army-Air Force game might end up with a singular stage it deserves similar to the historic Army-Navy Game reserved for the final Saturday of the regular season, but Army coach Jeff Monken doesn’t like how the circumstances are playing out. The Air Force-Army game that was scheduled for last Saturday at West Point was postponed when Air…

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Read more about the article Coach K confident in his young team and March Madness taking place

Coach K confident in his young team and March Madness taking place

By TOM SHANAHAN March Madness – in one form or another – is on its way back in 20201 assured Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski in a Wednesday Zoom call. And he likes the team he can put on the floor to chase an ACC title, Final Four and national title. “We have a lot of pieces,” Coach K said. “We’re going to play an up-tempo game -- fast paced. … We’re going to be playing more people…

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