Relive the Wildcats NCAA Run
Over Easter weekend, the Davidson Wildcats men’s basketball team advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament with upset victories over Gonzaga and Georgetown. They continued on March 28 with a sound 73-56 victory over No. 3-seeded Wisconsin to advance to the Elite Eight. It was the first time Davidson had won a game in the NCAA tournament since 1969. Led by star player Stephen Curry, the Wildcats have become an instant national media darling. In celebration, we commissioned exclusive new features and posted two special articles from our archives, as well as several links. Check back often for updates.
Photo by Tim Cowie
Back on the Bandwagon (Exclusive)
For this Davidson grad and former Hornets fanatic, the Wildcats' Elite Eight run rekindled a long-dormant passion for hoops
Written by Melissa de Castrique Thomson
What It Means (Exclusive)
In the midst of this special season, the national media have descended on humble Davidson College and Steph Curry. Here’s what it means to those on the inside
Written by Michael Kruse
Courting Lady Luck (Exclusive)
A delusional rant from a superstitious fan
Written by Mike Giglio
Faith and Basketball (Exclusive)
Davidson's improbably Sweet 16 run is about more than basketball. It's about fathers, sons, and faith
Written by Ken Garfield
Preston Davis Blogs from Detroit
- Monday, March 31: Davidson Basketball Diaries -- Final Entry
- Sunday, March 30: Living in the Moment
- Saturday, March 29: A Step Away From History
- Friday, March 28: On the Road
- Thursday, March 27: Come One, Come All!
- Thursday, March 27: Here and Now
Davidson Video Gallery
View highlights from Davidson's first two games in the 2008 NCAA Tournament.
Most Important Season Ever
With Coach Bob McKillop calling the shots and star sophomore Stephen Curry taking them, Davidson’s basketball team is looking to make national waves this season. And Charlotte just might rediscover a long-lost love (December 2007)
Written by Michael Kruse
The Bob McKillop Story
A man named Bob has taken Davidson basketball to heights unseen in thirty years (December 1998)
Davidson B-Ball Blogs
More on the Wildcats
- 2007-08 Schedule and Results
- Photo Gallery - Davidson vs. North Carolina, Nov. 14, 2007
- Photo Gallery - Davidson vs. Duke , Dec. 1, 2007
- Official Davidson Wildcats Website
Links to National Coverage
- Where Exactly is Davidson? In the Sweet 16, That's Where (ESPN.com)
- Town of Davidson Basks in NCAA Glory (si.com)
- Bob McKillop on the Dan Patrick Radio Show
- Davidson's Run to Round of 16 Grows Sweeter Over Time (USA Today)
- For McKillop winning basketball is like old soul music (USA Today)
- Townspeople in Davidson Celebrate School’s Improbable Run in NCAA Tournament (Yahoo! Sports)
- How Davidson Slayed Goliath (Slate.com)
- Michael Kruse: Davidson Took Long Road to Sudden Fame (St. Petersburg Times)
- Davidson Journal (PDF)
Photographs by Tim Cowie
