Protecting a one-point lead in the final five seconds of a playoff game, do the coaches most trust a pesky on-the-ball guard, a versatile wing, or a shot-blocking big to get the clutch stop? There’s ...

IOWA CITY — It wasn't that Iowa women's basketball needed a complete defensive overhaul, more so a restoration of confidence and belief after three rough games. But it had to materialize quickly.

New Butler basketball coach Ronald Nored plans to re-establish the team's identity with tough, physical defense. Nored's offensive philosophy is influenced by the NBA, emphasizing a fast pace, proper ...