Bryan Fischer

Los Angeles, United States

Staff Writer at Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated staff writer covering college athletics. Lover (and watcher) of all things football and futbol.

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Articles

Florida’s Comeback Title Win Puts Exclamation Point on Special SEC Basketball Season

2 weeks ago | si.com | Bryan Fischer

SAN ANTONIO — Cigar smoke wafted around the Alamodome a few minutes after the final buzzer sounded, emanating from parts unknown as the Florida Gators ran down the steps from the court.
House Settlement Still on Track for Approval, but Delayed at Least a Week for Tweaks

2 weeks ago | si.com | Bryan Fischer

United States District Court Judge Claudia Wilken indicated she was set to approve the landmark House v. NCAA settlement after holding a final hearing on Monday in a federal courthouse in Oakland. Speaking to lawyers for the schools and the association, plaintiffs’ attorneys and to several objectors of the agreement over the course of a seven-hour day, Wilken raised a few sticking points that could be hammered out over the course of the next week.
Duke Goes Cold in Second Half, Collapses Around Cooper Flagg’s Efforts

2 weeks ago | ktla.com | Bryan Fischer

After spending a final season as understudy to Mike Krzyzewski before taking over the top job at his alma mater, one of Jon Scheyer’s first official acts as head coach of the Duke Blue Devils was to schedule a scrimmage to see just what kind of makeup his initial team had. His first call, his only call, was to Houston Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson.
Duke Goes Cold in Second Half, Collapses Around Cooper Flagg’s Efforts

2 weeks ago | si.com | Bryan Fischer

After spending a final season as understudy to Mike Krzyzewski before taking over the top job at his alma mater, one of Jon Scheyer’s first official acts as head coach of the Duke Blue Devils was to schedule a scrimmage to see just what kind of makeup his initial team had. His first call, his only call, was to Houston Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson.
Cooper Flagg Paving Path for Modern Elite Athletes

2 weeks ago | si.com | Bryan Fischer

SAN ANTONIO—They say there is no cheering in the press box, but on Friday at the Alamodome, a slight exception was made. Just before taking the court for his final practice ahead of the Final Four, Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg was named the AP National Player of the Year—the youngest ever to win the prestigious award.
Family Ties: Steven Pearl and Kellen Sampson supporting their Final Four fathers as assistant coaches

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Bryan Fischer

Kellen Sampson also played for his dad while the two were together at Oklahoma and has been with him during this entire 11-year run with the Cougars, having also been an assistant at Appalachian State and Stephen F. Austin. His sister, Lauren Sampson, is the Auburn director of basketball operations and came aboard in 2016.
Family Ties: Steven Pearl and Kellen Sampson Supporting Their Final Four Fathers As Assistant Coaches

2 weeks ago | si.com | Bryan Fischer

SAN ANTONIO—Slightly askew from the team benches on the elevated court in the Alamodome sit two modest, black wooden stools. This is the domain of the head coaches, an isolated spot where they can take a break during games whenever they are not cajoling, yelling or furiously waving their hands at their teams from the sideline during the men’s basketball Final Four. Steps away lie the rest of the team benches on either side of an outsized video board.
Landmark House Settlement Set for Final Approval: Here’s What to Know

2 weeks ago | kansas.com | Bryan Fischer

On Sunday evening in Tampa, the NCAA will crown a new national champion in women's basketball. The next night in San Antonio, it will be the men's turn to hoist the organization's iconic wooden trophy. In the hours between, on Monday morning, at a courthouse in Oakland, one of the most consequential decisions in college athletics will take place in the U.S. District Court of Northern California.
Landmark House Settlement Set for Final Approval: Here’s What to Know

2 weeks ago | si.com | Bryan Fischer

On Sunday evening in Tampa, the NCAA will crown a new national champion in women’s basketball. The next night in San Antonio, it will be the men’s turn to hoist the organization’s iconic wooden trophy. In the hours between, on Monday morning, at a courthouse in Oakland, one of the most consequential decisions in college athletics will take place in the U.S. District Court of Northern California.
Great Native Perennials for Your Region

3 weeks ago | finegardening.com | Christine Alexander |Fionuala Campion |Kimberly Toscano |Bryan Fischer

In every corner of the United States, native perennials offer an unparalleled blend of beauty, resilience, and ecological harmony. In “Great Native Perennials for Your Region,” we’ve partnered with regional experts to spotlight four exceptional native plants that flourish in America’s diverse eco-regions.