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Florida’s Todd Golden becomes first Jewish coach to win March Madness since 1988

Ben Sales in JTA · 8 Apr

Todd Golden achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Jewish coach in 37 years to lead a team to victory in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, guiding the Florida Gators to a close win against Houston.

0 Sports Jewish Law

The NCAA men’s Final Four has 3 Jewish coaches

Ben Sales in JTA · 31 Mar

The NCAA men's basketball tournament has a notable Jewish presence this year, with three of the Final Four teams led by Jewish coaches Todd Golden of Florida, Jon Scheyer of Duke, and Bruce Pearl of Auburn.

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Danny Wolf and Bruce Pearl — two of March Madness’ most prominent Jews — are about to face off in a Shabbat Showdown

Ben Sales in JTA · 28 Mar

In this year's NCAA March Madness, Jewish representation takes center stage as Danny Wolf of Michigan and Bruce Pearl of Auburn prepare for a high-profile showdown coinciding with Shabbat.

0 Sports Jewish Law

Israeli-American Michigan basketball star Danny Wolf is seeking glory in March Madness — and likely the NBA

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 20 Mar

Danny Wolf, a standout University of Michigan basketball player, is making headlines in March Madness as a top NCAA contender and prospective NBA first-round draft pick.

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3 of the 4 top NCAA basketball teams are coached by Jews. Here's our theory why

Menschwarmers · 19 Mar

Menschwarmers explores the Jewish connections in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, noting that three of the four top seeds are coached by Jews: Bruce Pearl, Todd Golden, and Jon Scheyer.

0 Sports History

Jewish March Madness

Jordan Poltorak in Moment · 17 Mar

Basketball has a rich history within Jewish communities, particularly since its rise in popularity on New York's Lower East Side after its invention.

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Jewish coaches lead 4 of 8 top seeds in the NCAA’s March Madness tournaments

Ben Sales in JTA · 17 Mar

As the NCAA March Madness tournaments commence, Jewish coaches are making significant marks with four of them leading top-seeded teams.

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YU Maccabees head to NCAA DIII men’s basketball tournament for first time since 2022

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 3 Mar

Yeshiva University's Maccabees have secured a place in the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament after winning the Skyline Conference championship against the Farmingdale State Rams, marking their return to the tournament since 2022.

0 Sports Culture

3 of the top 5 NCAA men’s basketball teams are coached by Jews

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 17 Jan

Three of the top five NCAA men's basketball teams are currently coached by Jewish coaches, highlighting a notable presence of Jewish leadership in this sport.

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9 Jewish college basketball players and coaches to watch during March Madness in 2024

Greg Levinsky in Forward · 20 Mar 2024

The 2024 NCAA Tournament, known as March Madness, features several Jewish players and coaches to watch, including standout figures such as Camilla Emsbo at Duke, Yarden Garzon at Indiana, Shirel Nahum at UC Irvine, and Danny Wolf at Yale.