Former Valparaiso legend Homer Drew is racking up frequent flyer miles crossing the country to support his sons while they coach in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Scott and Bryce Drew are trying to lead their teams into the Sweet 16. Their 79-year-old father watched Bryce get his first NCAA win late Friday night in Spokane, Washington.
Baylor head coach Scott Drew yells to his players during the first half of a first-round college basketball game against the Colgate in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew reacts during the second half of the team’s first-round college basketball game against Saint Mary’s in the men’s NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., Friday, March 22, 2024.
Today, it’s not about converting a winning shot for the brothers Drew. It’s about drawing up winning plays. will try to snap a two-game skid in the second round against No. 6 seed Clemson. That’s despite Scott telling his father to stay in Spokane.All the years of coaching experience means the Drews have seen plenty of tests, challenges and scenarios. Bryce, 49, relies on his brother’s knowledge of teams with varying styles and called that sounding board and bank of knowledge “a blessing.”
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