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Commentary: Braun and the Aftermath - March 31, 2008

Known as a defense-first coach, it's ironic that the season that ultimately led to Ben Braun's dismissal was marked by consistently poor defense. The 2007-08 California men's basketball team couldn't guard anybody. Braun put together the best offensive team of his tenure, but they were undone by their failings at the defensive end.
http://california.scout.com/2/742151.html

A first look at the Final Four - March 31, 2008

The four top teams at the beginning of the season are also the quartet that's left standing. For the first time in the history of the NCAA tournament, the four No. 1 seeds advanced to the Final Four.
http://collegehoops.scout.com/2/742139.html

Reviewing the 2007-2008 basketball season - March 30, 2008

Now that the basketball season has concluded and a coaching change announced it is time to take stock of the program and examine its prospects going forward. While the 2007-08 season was unquestionably a disappointment and resulted in a coaching change, some strides were made on the court that bode well for 2008-09 and beyond.
http://california.scout.com/2/741869.html

The Beasts in the East - March 27, 2008

The real story this weekend is that all has gone according to plan in the East Region, and now we've got a bunch of big boys slinging it out in Charlotte with a Final Four berth on the line.
http://collegehoops.scout.com/2/741172.html

Breaking down the Sweet 16 - March 27, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Sweet 16 gets going today, and we'll give you the rundown of who's going to win and what to watch for as the field gets trimmed.
http://collegehoops.scout.com/2/741165.html

Audio: Barbour's Details on Braun Termination - March 27, 2008

In a press conference today at 3:30 pm in the club room at Haas Pavilion, Athletic Director Sandy Barbour provided background comments on her decision to terminate the contract of Cal Men's Basketball's Head Coach Ben Braun. This article contains 11 audio files that contain Barbour's comments on a variety of issues involved in her decision to terminate Braun.
http://california.scout.com/2/741004.html

Cal lets Braun go after 17-16 season - March 26, 2008

Finishing eighth in the Pac-10 this year apparently was the last straw for California head coach Ben Braun.
http://collegehoops.scout.com/2/740875.html

Ohio State Defense Dismantles the Bears - March 25, 2008

For 14:20 of the first half, it was a game, and Cal led by 19-18. But then the Bears missed 2 layups and a dunk while committing 4 turnovers, Ohio State scored 17 of the next 21 points, then never looked back.
http://california.scout.com/2/740381.html

Ohio State - California Postgame Analysis - March 25, 2008

It was a throw-back crowd in a turn-back-the-clock rematch. Before a sellout, upbeat crowd of over 13,000 Monday evening in the NIT second round, Ohio State throttled California 73-56 in their first meeting since the 1960 National Championship game. The Buckeyes staged a quarterfinal showdown against in-state Dayton Wednesday in Value City Arena. Kyle Lamb analyzes the win against California.
http://ohiostate.scout.com/2/740322.html

Buckeyes Blow Past Golden Bears - March 25, 2008

Playing in venerable St. John Arena, Ohio State used a strong first-half run to bury visiting California in the second round of the MasterCard NIT Tournament. A team playing both relaxed and with a chip on its shoulder has now secured a quarterfinal matchup with in-state foe Dayton with the chance to advance to the NIT final four. Updated at 9:40 p.m.
http://ohiostate.scout.com/2/740280.html