F is for Xavier’s firing of coach Ned Wulk after the Musketeers blew a 22-point lead to Bradley in the 1957 NIT and lost 116-81. A bit scarred but undeterred, Wulk persuaded Arizona State to hire him a few weeks later. He became the top coach in ASU history, taking the Sun Devils to 406 wins and nine NCAA tournament appearances.
F is for Xavier’s firing of coach Ned Wulk
Ned Wulk, Arizona State University Basketball Coach from 1957 to 1982. Photo by The Arizona Republic
Arizona's Sweet 16 opponent has proud basketball history, surprisingly stellar tournament record.