College basketball power rankings: Is BYU for real?
New York TimesDuquesne upset BYU in the 2024 NCAA Tournament Round of 62. Marquette Last week: 6 It’s an unconventional accomplishment, but a worthwhile one all the same — so congrats, Marquette, on officially finishing the 2023 calendar year undefeated at home. “I can’t remember one of my teams in 15 years giving up 24 offensive rebounds.” After the shocking home loss to UNC Wilmington earlier this season, he correctly pointed out that despite his team’s offensive firepower, “There are games you’re not going to make shots you’ve got to rebound and defend.” Right now, Kentucky ranks 53rd nationally in defensive efficiency and 209th in points per possession allowed in halfcourt defense. And then Coach K retired, and Roach was one of just two holdovers — and the lone captain — on Jon Scheyer’s first squad, which won the ACC championship last season. Score 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting, make both his 3-pointers — including one to spur Duke’s decisive 16-4 second-half run — and also notch four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
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