600 ESPN EL PASO » college basketball http://krod.com ESPN and 600 ESPN El Paso, the leaders in sports in El Paso and the world! Tue, 21 May 2013 03:20:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 New Billboard Asks Wake Forest To Fire Head Coach Jeff Bzdelik and AD Ron Wellman http://krod.com/new-billboard-asks-wake-forest-to-fire-head-coach-jeff-bzdelik-and-ad-ron-wellman/ http://krod.com/new-billboard-asks-wake-forest-to-fire-head-coach-jeff-bzdelik-and-ad-ron-wellman/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 18:21:34 +0000 Steve Kaplowitz http://krod.com/?p=122587 You know things are bad with a college basketball program when fans pitch in to a buy a billboard demanding a change in leadership. That is exactly what happened in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. WXII-12 TV reported

]]> http://krod.com/new-billboard-asks-wake-forest-to-fire-head-coach-jeff-bzdelik-and-ad-ron-wellman/feed/ 0 Courtesy of WXII. St. Louis Wins the A-10, Watches the Selection Show From a Best Buy http://krod.com/st-louis-best-buy/ http://krod.com/st-louis-best-buy/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:17:31 +0000 Andy Lee http://krod.com/?p=111152 The St. Louis Billikens were riding high yesterday after defeating VCU to win their first A-10 championship. By the time they left the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, they probably had about an hour to get to the airport in Teterboro, New Jersey and watch the selection show on CBS

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]]> http://krod.com/st-louis-best-buy/feed/ 0 (twitter.com/SaintLouisMBB) Epic Fail! Fan Hits Half Court Shot But Doesn't Win $50,000 [Video] http://krod.com/epic-fail-fan-hits-half-court-shot-but-doesnt-win-50000-video/ http://krod.com/epic-fail-fan-hits-half-court-shot-but-doesnt-win-50000-video/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:12:14 +0000 Monster http://krod.com/?p=109947 Check out this video in which Alex Permann thought that he won $50,000 when he sank a half court shot during a contest before the Missouri Valley title game on Sunday afternoon.

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]]> http://krod.com/epic-fail-fan-hits-half-court-shot-but-doesnt-win-50000-video/feed/ 0 you tube Is This The Worst Free Throw Attempt Ever? [Video] http://krod.com/is-this-the-worst-free-throw-attempt-ever-video/ http://krod.com/is-this-the-worst-free-throw-attempt-ever-video/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:45:13 +0000 Monster http://krod.com/?p=93089 If you're a basketball fan like me, you've seen thousands of free throw attempts. But I've never seen a free throw attempt this bad.

Check out this video in which Brian Okam attempts a free throw for Appalachian State and it doesn't go very well.

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]]> http://krod.com/is-this-the-worst-free-throw-attempt-ever-video/feed/ 0 you tube Legendary College Basketball Coach Rick Majerus Dead at 64 http://krod.com/legendary-college-basketball-coach-rick-majerus-dead-at-64/ http://krod.com/legendary-college-basketball-coach-rick-majerus-dead-at-64/#comments Sun, 02 Dec 2012 07:02:48 +0000 Steve Kaplowitz http://krod.com/?p=91803 I was saddened to hear the news that Rick Majerus lost his battle to heart disease earlier today. Most people will remember Majerus as a tough, no-nonsense coach who won at Ball State, Marquette, Utah, and St

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]]> http://krod.com/legendary-college-basketball-coach-rick-majerus-dead-at-64/feed/ 0 Wild Win: Highlights & More As Miners Sink Aggies in Closing Seconds [VIDEO] http://krod.com/wild-win-highlights-more-as-miners-sink-aggies-in-closing-seconds-video/ http://krod.com/wild-win-highlights-more-as-miners-sink-aggies-in-closing-seconds-video/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:55:43 +0000 Duke Keith http://krod.com/?p=91402 Highlights from the players, insight from the coaches and more -- Duke Keith recaps the Battle of I-10a, as the UTEP Miners clawed their way back to beat the NMSU Aggies at the Don Haskins Center Wednesday night.

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]]> http://krod.com/wild-win-highlights-more-as-miners-sink-aggies-in-closing-seconds-video/feed/ 0 Field Set for the 2012 WestStar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational http://krod.com/field-set-for-the-2012-weststar-bank-don-haskins-sun-bowl-invitational/ http://krod.com/field-set-for-the-2012-weststar-bank-don-haskins-sun-bowl-invitational/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:58:54 +0000 Andy Lee http://krod.com/?p=63250 Earlier today, representatives from the Sun Bowl Association and WestStar Bank announced the field for the 51st edition of the WestStar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational.

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]]> http://krod.com/field-set-for-the-2012-weststar-bank-don-haskins-sun-bowl-invitational/feed/ 0 (Logo courtesy of Sun Bowl Association and WestStar Bank) NMSU Marvin Menzies Talks NCAA Tournament [AUDIO] http://krod.com/nmsu-marvin-menzies-talks-ncaa-tournament-audio/ http://krod.com/nmsu-marvin-menzies-talks-ncaa-tournament-audio/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:00:46 +0000 Steve Kaplowitz http://krod.com/?p=39185 On Monday, NMSU Aggies head men's basketball coach Marvin Menzies joined Sportstalk to discuss his team's return to the NCAA Tournament. The Aggies will be in Portland, Oregon to play against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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]]> http://krod.com/nmsu-marvin-menzies-talks-ncaa-tournament-audio/feed/ 0 Photo by Steve Kaplowitz Memphis' Departure To The Big East Hurts UTEP http://krod.com/memphis-departure-to-the-big-east-hurts-utep/ http://krod.com/memphis-departure-to-the-big-east-hurts-utep/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:53:45 +0000 Steve Kaplowitz http://krod.com/?p=32091 UTEP and Conference USA received a huge blow yesterday when the Big East announced they would invite the University of Memphis to become a member of their conference next year.

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]]> http://krod.com/memphis-departure-to-the-big-east-hurts-utep/feed/ 0 UTEP head coach Tim Floyd (Photo by Steve Kaplowitz) Jared Sullinger Leads Ohio State Higher in Polls – This Week in College Basketball http://krod.com/jared-sullinger-ohio-state-this-week-in-college-basketball/ http://krod.com/jared-sullinger-ohio-state-this-week-in-college-basketball/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:49:01 +0000 Joe Student http://tsminteractive.com/?p=73698 Two top five teams –  No. 2 Missouri and No. 5 Kansas — were upset victims last week, while No. 11 Murray State remained the nation’s only undefeated team. Here’s what happening in college basketball this week:
Team on the Rise: Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt (16-5, 5-1 SEC) has won 10 of 11 games, with the only blemish being a one-point overtime loss to then-No

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]]> http://krod.com/jared-sullinger-ohio-state-this-week-in-college-basketball/feed/ 0 Eric Francis, Getty Images Syracuse, Duke Lose; Ratliffe on Record-Breaking Pace – This Week in College Basketball http://krod.com/syracuse-duke-this-week-in-college-basketball/ http://krod.com/syracuse-duke-this-week-in-college-basketball/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:57:49 +0000 Joe Student http://tsminteractive.com/?p=72015 Notre Dame beat top-ranked Syracuse, 67-58, on Saturday to give the Orange their first loss of the season. Third-ranked Baylor also suffered its first two defeats in the past week, dropping games to number five Missouri and No. 7 Kansas. After second-ranked Kentucky’s 77-71 win over Alabama on Saturday, the Wildcats are a sure bet to take over the top ranking in the new AP Top 25 poll.

Here’s what’s happening in college basketball:

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]]> http://krod.com/syracuse-duke-this-week-in-college-basketball/feed/ 0 Grant Halverson, Getty Images UTEP Hoops' Hops: Julian Washburn's No-Look Reverse Dunk [VIDEO] http://krod.com/julian-washburns-no-look-reverse-two-handed-dunk-video/ http://krod.com/julian-washburns-no-look-reverse-two-handed-dunk-video/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:50:01 +0000 Duke Keith http://krod.com/julian-washburns-no-look-reverse-two-handed-dunk-video/ As the Miners head to the Gulf for a three-game road swing, we'll give you a whiff of some home-cookin'. Here's UTEP freshman Julian Washburn's no-look reverse dunk from last Wednesday's 70-56 win over East Carolina.

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]]> http://krod.com/julian-washburns-no-look-reverse-two-handed-dunk-video/feed/ 0 UTEP Gets Board: Miners Rip Ball, Game from Pirates in Win, 70-56 [VIDEO] http://krod.com/utep-gets-board-miners-rip-ball-game-from-pirates-70-56-video/ http://krod.com/utep-gets-board-miners-rip-ball-game-from-pirates-70-56-video/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:38:04 +0000 Duke Keith http://krod.com/utep-gets-board-miners-rip-ball-game-from-pirates-70-56-video/ "...The result was a rebounding bloodbath that the Miners were only too happy to claim. UTEP out-boarded ECU, 14-5, in the first half and by 20 in the game, 39-19..."

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]]> http://krod.com/utep-gets-board-miners-rip-ball-game-from-pirates-70-56-video/feed/ 0 Duke Keith Miners Get Commitment from 4-Star Forward Twymond Howard [LINK] http://krod.com/miners-get-commitment-from-4-star-forward-twymond-howard-link/ http://krod.com/miners-get-commitment-from-4-star-forward-twymond-howard-link/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:10:25 +0000 Duke Keith http://krod.com/?p=17497 Rated a four-star player by Scout.com, 6-6 SF Twymond Howard of Pearl, MS, is coming to UTEP. Here's a link to Fox40.com's story and interview, provided by our friends at Miner Illustrated.

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]]> http://krod.com/miners-get-commitment-from-4-star-forward-twymond-howard-link/feed/ 0 Fox40TV.com The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Could Return to El Paso http://krod.com/the-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-could-return-to-el-paso/ http://krod.com/the-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-could-return-to-el-paso/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:44:16 +0000 Steve Kaplowitz http://krod.com/?p=4900 If basketball fans are old enough to remember El Paso hosting a first round regional in the 1981 NCAA Tournament, an effort is under way to bring March Madness back to the Haskins Center.

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]]> http://krod.com/the-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-could-return-to-el-paso/feed/ 0 Photo by Steve Kaplowitz College Basketball Fans are the Real Winners of an NBA Lockout http://krod.com/college-basketball-fans-are-the-real-winners-of-an-nba-lockout/ http://krod.com/college-basketball-fans-are-the-real-winners-of-an-nba-lockout/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:57:35 +0000 Andy Lee http://krod.com/?p=4792 If you ever want to witness an amusing sports debate, pit an NBA fan against a college basketball fan.  NBA fan laughs at the athleticism, size, and pace of the college game.  College fan can't understand the perceived lack of effort until the playoffs and the lack of defense.

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]]> http://krod.com/college-basketball-fans-are-the-real-winners-of-an-nba-lockout/feed/ 0 Returning players like UNC's Harrison Barnes should lead to an exciting college basketball season. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) One Shining Moment: NCAA Tourney [VIDEO] http://krod.com/one-shining-moment-ncaa-tourney-video/ http://krod.com/one-shining-moment-ncaa-tourney-video/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:07:57 +0000 Steve Kaplowitz http://krod.com/?p=3047 Now that the 2011 NCAA Tournament is in the books, here's the highlight video CBS ran at the end of their telecast.

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]]> http://krod.com/one-shining-moment-ncaa-tourney-video/feed/ 0 Tigers Undo Miners for Conference USA Title http://krod.com/tigers-undo-miners-for-conference-usa-title/ http://krod.com/tigers-undo-miners-for-conference-usa-title/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:49:30 +0000 Duke Keith http://krod.com/?p=2425

(UTEP & Memphis post-game interview video below)

By Duke Keith: dkeith@klaq.com, twitter.com/dukekeith

Now you see it, now you don't.

An opportunity for the UTEP Miners to not sweat Selection Sunday escaped them like a 12-point second half lead. Like a missed free throw.

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]]> http://krod.com/tigers-undo-miners-for-conference-usa-title/feed/ 0 UTEP Handles Herd, Into the Semifinals http://krod.com/utep-handles-herd-into-the-semifinals/ http://krod.com/utep-handles-herd-into-the-semifinals/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2011 03:34:54 +0000 Duke Keith http://krod.com/?p=2370 UTEP head coach Tim Floyd, and Miners Julyan Stone and Gabe McCulley talk about UTEP's 75-65 win over the Marshall Thundering Herd.

]]> http://krod.com/utep-handles-herd-into-the-semifinals/feed/ 0 Scarlet Knights Get Lanced…By The Refs! http://krod.com/scarlet-knights-get-lanced-by-the-refs/ http://krod.com/scarlet-knights-get-lanced-by-the-refs/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:48:34 +0000 Duke Keith http://krod.com/?p=2355 Talk about getting hosed by the refs! Here's ESPN's broadcast of the end of the Big East Tournament game between St. John's and Rutgers. The refs just stopped reffing when a St. John's player 1) traveled, 2) stepped out of bounds, 3) threw the ball in the air all BEFORE the clock ran out! Numbers 1 and 2 should've stopped the clock. Number 3 would be a technical with the clock running. It was for that Louisville cheerleader.

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