Giant slayers, bracket busters, national media gives a nod to the Phoenix

Sports Illustrated, USA Today, MSN.com… the national media outlets have something to say about Green Bay men’s and women’s basketball programs — mostly complimentary. Some national outlets are predicting that the Green Bay programs could be this year’s Giant Slayers.

•  Sports Illustrated: High-flying Phoenix capturing attention for speed of game
• MSN.com: Upsets that could ruin your tournament bracket
• wtop: Titletown turns to hoops with rise of the Phoenix
• ESPNW’s Hays: Fascinating match-up between Tennessee and Green Bay

Local beat writer Scott Venci of the Green Bay Press-Gazette has a perspective on the tournaments as well:

• Men’s Basketball: “Linc Darner proving to be perfect fit at UWGB”
• Women’s Basketball: “UWGB women hope experience matters”