The Davidson Wildcats enter the 08/09 season a team no longer under the radar.
Stephen Curry has a lot to do with that.
Davidson’s magnificent run in last year’s NCAA tourney captivated basketball fans from all around the country, as wins against Gonzaga, Georgetown and Wisconsin were nothing short of dramatic and inspiring. Whether it was Curry’s dazzling finishes at the hoop or his effortless 3 point bombs from deep, the 15 year old looking Wildcat guard never ceased to awe NCAA tourney crowds. His teammates, while not flashy or spectacularly skilled, were the ultimate partners in …read more

Many pearls of wisdom have come out of the world of college basketball. Some are profound…some are humorous…all are enjoyable. Here is today’s quote of the day from former Georgetown Hoyas head coach John Thompson.
“You can communicate without motivating, but it is impossible to motivate without communicating.”

2006 may have marked the rebirth of Georgetown as a perennial national championship contender, and the Hoyas signed head coach John Thompson III to a six year contract extension through 2013. The Hoyas won the Big East regular season championship, the Big East tournament, reached the Final Four and ended the year with a stellar 30-7 record (13-3 in the Big East).
With center Roy Hibbert and power forward Patrick Ewing Jr. coming back for their senior seasons, Thompson III and the Hoyas are a solid top-10 team that once again could challenge for the national championship.