NCAA Tournament upsets: Bracket Breakers examines Providence, Oral Roberts vs. Duke and the East Region
2 years ago

NCAA Tournament upsets: Bracket Breakers examines Providence, Oral Roberts vs. Duke and the East Region

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the finale of March Madness and the National Championship game. Here’s the first installment of our first-round analysis for Bracket Breakers 2023, as we take a game-by-game look at the potential for upsets in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament. East Region Upset chance: 21.3% Yes, Providence won us over, too, with their dogged play in last year’s tournament. 2022 Conference Champion Seed NCAA Result ACC Virginia Tech 11 1st Round Big 12 Kansas 1 National Champ Big East Villanova 2 Final 4 Big Ten Iowa 5 1st Round Pac 12 Arizona 1 Sweet 16 SEC Tennessee 3 2nd Round 2019 Conference Champion Seed NCAA Result ACC Duke 1 Elite 8 Big 12 Iowa State 6 1st Round Big East Villanova 6 2nd Round Big Ten Michigan State 2 Final 4 Pac 12 Oregon 12 Sweet 16 SEC Auburn 5 Final 4 So is Duke another Iowa or another Auburn? Our model didn’t love them, giving them only a 9% chance of beating Ohio State, partly because they didn’t utilize many of the high-risk, high-reward strategies typical of successful Bracket Breakers.

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The Sports Report: UCLA men impress in NCAA tournament opener
1 week, 5 days ago

The Sports Report: UCLA men impress in NCAA tournament opener

LA Times  

UCLA’s Kobe Johnson, center, celebrates with teammates Tyler Bilodeau, left, and Skyy Clark in the closing moments of the Bruins’ win over Utah State in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday. Continue reading here Lakers-Bucks box score NBA scores NBA standings UCLA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL UCLA coach Cori Close meets with her players before a game against Nebraska …

March Madness: Gonzaga’s moment in the NCAA Tournament is finally near.
2 weeks ago

March Madness: Gonzaga’s moment in the NCAA Tournament is finally near.

Slate  

Eventually, the Gonzaga Bulldogs are going to win the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. In 2021, “Gonzaga Could Become the Greatest Men’s College Basketball Team Ever” was the headline of my bullish primer. This year’s Gonzaga team has been iffy all year, losing an unusual eight regular season games—all to decent teams but none to fellow juggernauts. Gonzaga is fourth in …

The Sports Report: Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves a true dynamic duo for Lakers
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The Sports Report: Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves a true dynamic duo for Lakers

LA Times  

Lakers teammates Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves smile as they walk off the court with Dorian Finney-Smith during a timeout against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night at Crypto.com. Continue reading here Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs in season opener Dodgers-Cubs box score UCLA MEN’S BASKETBALL UCLA guard Skyy Clark controls the ball during a game against Arizona in December. …

March Madness 2025 bracket advice: Upsets, predictions and odds for the NCAA tournaments
2 weeks, 2 days ago

March Madness 2025 bracket advice: Upsets, predictions and odds for the NCAA tournaments

New York Times  

Let the fun begin! Men’s 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket picks: Why CJ Moore has Florida topping Duke for national title Can High Point really beat Purdue? Women’s March Madness 2025 staff picks: Final Four, national champs, shaky top seeds The Athletic’s experts think UConn can end its title drought. NCAA Tournament First Four and first round best bets: 5 bets …

March Madness men’s tournament analysis: Teams and players to watch
2 weeks, 2 days ago

March Madness men’s tournament analysis: Teams and players to watch

LA Times  

Duke’s Cooper Flagg drives past Florida State’s Jerry Deng, second from left, during a game on March 1. Coach Nate Oats led his team to the Elite Eight last year, and had teams that advanced to the Sweet 16 in ’23 and ’21. PLAYERS TO WATCH Cooper Flagg, forward, Duke — Projected as the top pick in the 2025 NBA …

Providence coach sums up ‘pitiful, embarrassing season’ after quick Big East Tournament exit
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Providence coach sums up ‘pitiful, embarrassing season’ after quick Big East Tournament exit

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “That falls on me and the work to correct it begets, and we will.” Minus injured star Bryce Hopkins for all but three games, Providence dropped its last six and finished 12-20 in English’s second season — including 6-15 against Big East opponents. It was …

NCAA Tournament women’s bubble watch: USF, Ivy League and Atlantic-10 with key matchups this weekend
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NCAA Tournament women’s bubble watch: USF, Ivy League and Atlantic-10 with key matchups this weekend

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! There’s one month until the NCAA Tournament selection show and there are still many teams battling to get off the bubble and into the field. South Florida has won seven straight games, including a triple-overtime victory over Rice last week, to get into the at-large …

SEC’s historically good men’s basketball race is on — predicting 2 months of hoops ecstasy
2 months, 4 weeks ago

SEC’s historically good men’s basketball race is on — predicting 2 months of hoops ecstasy

New York Times  

To the SEC sports fans who are sick of rattling off the league’s recent national championship and NFL Draft history in arguments about hypothetical matchups while the actual postseason results disappoint: Try shifting the conversation to men’s basketball. SEC double plays: Auburn, Kentucky, Mississippi State Projected SEC record and finish: 13-5, third Projected NCAA seed: 2 Outlook: Like Auburn and …

March Madness guide: Odds, upset picks, projections for all the NCAA Tournament action
11 months, 4 weeks ago

March Madness guide: Odds, upset picks, projections for all the NCAA Tournament action

New York Times  

Follow live coverage as UConn, Purdue play for the national championship today Welcome to your 2024 March Madness Hub. South Carolina, Iowa and LSU form top tier Bracket Picks: CJ Moore has UConn winning the title March Madness best future bets for teams to reach Sweet 16 and Final Four of men’s NCAA Tournament Key stats, betting trends and facts …

NCAA Tournament Day 1 takeaways: Oakland upsets Kentucky behind Jack Gohlke’s 10 3s
1 year ago

NCAA Tournament Day 1 takeaways: Oakland upsets Kentucky behind Jack Gohlke’s 10 3s

New York Times  

You’ve got your laptop, your friend’s laptop, a TV, a second TV and a tablet for streaming. Our takeaways from Thursday’s first-round games: Follow live coverage of South Carolina, NC State and Iowa, UConn in the Final Four today Oakland is raining Jack Gohlke 3s PITTSBURGH – Oakland delivered the biggest upset on the opening day of the NCAA Tournament …

NCAA Tournament upset picks: Oregon, McNeese look to bust brackets in Midwest Region
1 year ago

NCAA Tournament upset picks: Oregon, McNeese look to bust brackets in Midwest Region

New York Times  

If you’re looking for chaos in this year’s bracket, start in the Midwest. Upset Chance: 30.8 percent Spread: Gonzaga favored by 6.5 points We’ve been on the McNeese bandwagon for much of the season, and now Slingshot wants to come along for the ride. 14 Akron Zips Upset Chance: 20.4 percent Spread: Creighton favored by 12.5 points When targeting upsets, …

Women’s NCAA Tournament Cinderellas to consider: Texas A&M, Arizona and more
1 year ago

Women’s NCAA Tournament Cinderellas to consider: Texas A&M, Arizona and more

New York Times  

Selection Sunday has come and gone, and if your favorite team landed in the Albany 2 Region, my sincerest apologies. Kevin Borseth’s squad challenged itself in nonconference play and picked up two quality wins against Creighton and Washington State, so high-level NCAA Tournament competition won’t come as a surprise. 11 Middle Tennessee As tempting as it was to pick Portland, …

March Madness upset picks: Bracket Breakers chooses its 10 most likely first-round stunners
1 year ago

March Madness upset picks: Bracket Breakers chooses its 10 most likely first-round stunners

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of South Carolina, NC State and Iowa, UConn in women’s Final Four today Welcome back to Bracket Breakers! More Bracket Breakers: Midwest Region Preview | West Region Preview | South Region Preview | East Region Preview | Women’s Top 10 Upsets For more Underdogs, listen to Peter and Jordan’s podcast. 10 Most Likely First-Round Upsets Upset Chance: …

NCAA Tournament Midwest Region analysis: Can Purdue bounce back from last year’s embarrassing upset?
1 year ago

NCAA Tournament Midwest Region analysis: Can Purdue bounce back from last year’s embarrassing upset?

New York Times  

The Midwest Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament features the Big 10 regular season champion Purdue, the SEC regular season champion Tennessee, as well as Kansas and several teams looking to pull an upset in March Madness. 1 Purdue MIDWEST 29-4 Profile Strengths: Matt Painter’s crew is in the top five in adjusted offensive efficiency and top 25 in adjusted …

NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Kansas, Marquette injuries complicate seeding
1 year ago

NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Kansas, Marquette injuries complicate seeding

New York Times  

The full NCAA Tournament bracket has been released with UConn leading the way as No. Both teams’ losses down the stretch — the Jayhawks lost by 30 at Houston in the regular-season finale and have dropped four of their past five, while the Golden Eagles have lost two of their last three without Kolek — can be attributed partially if …

NCAA Tournament Bracket Breakers: 8 power conference teams that make great underdog picks
1 year ago

NCAA Tournament Bracket Breakers: 8 power conference teams that make great underdog picks

New York Times  

The full NCAA Tournament bracket has been released with UConn leading the way as No. TCU Horned Frogs Conference: Big 12 Underdog Rating: 42.7 Last year, TCU belonged to a cluster of teams called “Gambling Giants,” which work to seize buckets of turnovers and clamp down on opponents’ long-range shooting while also hitting the offensive boards. Texas A&M Aggies Conference: …

College basketball viewers’ guide: Baylor-Kansas, Gonzaga-Kentucky and more
1 year, 1 month ago

College basketball viewers’ guide: Baylor-Kansas, Gonzaga-Kentucky and more

New York Times  

It’s so strange to see Gonzaga at Kentucky on the schedule in the thick of conference play. 22 Utah State, Saturday, 10 p.m., FS1 Big-time bubble implications in this one, especially for the Broncos, who are looking to add another Quad 1 win to the resume after dropping one on the road to Colorado State on Tuesday. 5 Houston at …

2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Did the Big 12 game the system?
1 year, 1 month ago

2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Did the Big 12 game the system?

New York Times  

The full NCAA Tournament bracket has been released with UConn leading the way as No. As we approach March, it’s worth keeping an eye on Big 12 bubble teams like Cincinnati, Oklahoma, Texas Tech and TCU — all with sub-275 NC SOS — and how they fair on Selection Sunday compared to other bubble teams with better NC SOS, like …

2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Only 6 teams locked into wide-open field as February looms
1 year, 2 months ago

2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Only 6 teams locked into wide-open field as February looms

New York Times  

The phrase “on the bubble” is believed to have originated with auto racing, particularly the Indianapolis 500, where the final day of qualifying is known as “Bump Day” or “Bubble Day,” and drivers in danger of getting bumped from the starting field by faster times are deemed “on the bubble.” By the late 1980s, the term caught on in college …

College basketball viewers’ guide: Crucial tests in Big 12, Big East and SEC races
1 year, 2 months ago

College basketball viewers’ guide: Crucial tests in Big 12, Big East and SEC races

New York Times  

As January winds to a close, a few potential Cinderellas are coming into focus. FAU, still hovering in the Top 25 after last year’s surprise run to the Final Four, remains an elite offense under head coach Dusty May and led by junior guard Johnell Davis. 13 Wisconsin, Friday, 8 p.m., FS1 Michigan State continues to be one of college …

No. 15 Princeton stuns No. 2 Arizona in NCAAs; No. 13 Furman beats No. 4 Virginia
2 years ago

No. 15 Princeton stuns No. 2 Arizona in NCAAs; No. 13 Furman beats No. 4 Virginia

LA Times  

Princeton guard Matt Allocco celebrates following the team’s victory over Arizona in a first-round NCAA tournament game in Sacramento on Thursday. Evbuomwan scored 15 points in Princeton’s first tournament victory since beating Nevada Las Vegas in 1998 when current coach Mitch Henderson was a player for the Tigers. 4 Virginia 67 Furman forward Tyrese Hughey and forward Alex Williams, right, …

NCAA Tournament Day 1 takeaways: No. 15 Princeton upsets No. 2 Arizona
2 years ago

NCAA Tournament Day 1 takeaways: No. 15 Princeton upsets No. 2 Arizona

New York Times  

Let the madness begin. Throw in a ream of missed perimeter shots by Utah State — one of the best perimeter shooting teams in the country went 4-of-24 from 3, with plenty of good looks in that mix — and Kobe Brown’s confident one-on-one scoring in the second half, and the Tigers had enough to advance. — Eamonn Brennan San …

NCAA tournament upset picks: VCU, Iona look to bust brackets in our model in West Region
2 years ago

NCAA tournament upset picks: VCU, Iona look to bust brackets in our model in West Region

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the finale of March Madness and the National Championship game. 11 Arizona State Sun Devils or Nevada Wolf Pack Upset Chance: 23.6% vs. Arizona St.; 17.1% vs. Nevada Whatever happens in Wednesday’s First Four matchup, TCU will face a challenge on Friday. Our model performs a function called “cluster analysis.” Essentially, it groups Killers …

Women’s NCAA Tournament Cinderella picks: Watch out for bracket-buster Princeton
2 years ago

Women’s NCAA Tournament Cinderella picks: Watch out for bracket-buster Princeton

New York Times  

After months of speculation, the 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket is now complete. Looking over my women’s college basketball bracket, I’ve highlighted one potential squad from each region with upset potential as well as four dark horse teams that could reach the Final Four. 12 Portland Pilots Greenville 1 Region The Pilots haven’t earned an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament …

NCAA Tournament East Region analysis: Purdue, Duke, Kentucky and more
2 years ago

NCAA Tournament East Region analysis: Purdue, Duke, Kentucky and more

New York Times  

The East Region features the Big Ten regular and tournament champion Purdue, starring national player of the year favorite Zach Edey. Purdue closed the regular season 4-4 but still cleared every Big Ten team by at least three games and then captured the Big Ten Tournament title against Penn State. Record: 26-8 How they got here: The Tigers finally made …

2023 March Madness upsets: Bracket Breakers picks its 10 most likely first-round upsets
2 years ago

2023 March Madness upsets: Bracket Breakers picks its 10 most likely first-round upsets

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of UConn vs. Miami in the Final Four. As always, we’ll have detailed analysis of every game with giant-killing implications in the lead-up to Thursday’s action, plus our annual lookahead at potential second-round Bracket Breaker matchups. So, below, you’ll find the list of the top-10 most likely first-round upsets according to our statistical model. East …

Introducing Bracket Breakers for the women’s NCAA basketball tournament
2 years ago

Introducing Bracket Breakers for the women’s NCAA basketball tournament

New York Times  

At 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday night, after the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament selection committee unveils its choices and seedings, a separate group of 12 athletic directors and administrators will release brackets for women’s teams. Upon first impression, you might not expect us to find much because upsets historically have been far rarer in the women’s tournament than among …

NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Duke, Arkansas and Missouri join the list of locks
2 years ago

NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Duke, Arkansas and Missouri join the list of locks

New York Times  

Ahem: We might have been a little premature in locking Illinois. The difference is that Oklahoma State’s metrics are worse — from the NET on down, but also the noncon SOS — and the Cowboys lost to Virginia Tech, UCF and at home to Southern Illinois. Pac-12 Were you so inclined, you could go back and grind tape of UCLA’s …

NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Bid thieves who might steal a bubble team’s dream
2 years ago

NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Bid thieves who might steal a bubble team’s dream

New York Times  

Last month marked the 20th anniversary of the biggest and most brazen robbery of the century: the Antwerp diamond heist. Schools hoping to steal a 2023 NCAA Tournament bid don’t have to go to the same exaggerated lengths as The School of Turin; they just have to win their conference tournaments. Though the Aggies are 1-4 against the league’s three …

NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Illinois is up, UNC is down and Michigan is (maybe) back
2 years, 1 month ago

NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Illinois is up, UNC is down and Michigan is (maybe) back

New York Times  

Every win is its own win. Locks: Virginia, Miami Should be in: Duke, NC State Work to do: North Carolina, Pittsburgh Duke : The Blue Devils haven’t played since Monday night’s win over Louisville, so the read here remains the same: This team sheet remains pretty average, but Duke has been trending in a positive direction for much of the …

NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Kansas State, TCU and Providence make big moves
2 years, 2 months ago

NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Kansas State, TCU and Providence make big moves

New York Times  

When we look back, we might remember 2022 as the year artificial intelligence began its ascendance. And let’s face it: Computers already have a big say in how the NCAA Tournament is put together, through the NET system and other metrics like KenPom, BPI, Sagarin and the like. Kansas State rose five seed lines after back-to-back Quad 1 wins, including …

Busted brackets mark another topsy-turvy NCAA tourney
3 years ago

Busted brackets mark another topsy-turvy NCAA tourney

Associated Press  

Fourth-seeded Arkansas used what amounted to a sneak attack to take down No. 15 seed Saint Peter’s in the opening round, a loss that probably doesn’t feel any better even with the Peacocks topping Murray State to reach the Sweet 16. Meanwhile, more brackets had Houston losing in the first round than advancing to the Elite Eight, even though the …

2022 NCAA Tournament bracket: East Region analysis of No. 3 Purdue, No. 4 UCLA, No. 8 North Carolina and more
3 years ago

2022 NCAA Tournament bracket: East Region analysis of No. 3 Purdue, No. 4 UCLA, No. 8 North Carolina and more

New York Times  

The East Region features last year’s national champion, Baylor, as the top seed, plus the two teams with most NCAA Tournament titles in history: No. 15 Saint Peter’s on Friday Record: 29-7 How they got here: Purdue secured early-season victories against ranked teams North Carolina and Villanova during the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament and kept winning. Spotlight on: Juzang …

2022 NCAA Tournament bracket: Midwest Region analysis of top seed Kansas, No. 4 Providence and more
3 years ago

2022 NCAA Tournament bracket: Midwest Region analysis of top seed Kansas, No. 4 Providence and more

New York Times  

Top-seeded Kansas potentially could face a slew of hot teams in the West Region on its quest for its first national championship since 2008: Iowa won the Big Ten tournament, Creighton battled Villanova for the Big East tournament crown, Providence, Auburn and Wisconsin won at least shares of their regular-season titles. • Related: ‘I just give him the ball and …

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

March 18 1945 — Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the first NHL player to score 50 goals in a season during a 4-2 triumph over the Boston Bruins in the final game of the season. 1990 — Jeff Fryer’s 41 points leads Loyola Marymount to a 149-115 victory over defending national champion Michigan in the highest-scoring game in …

NCAA tournament surprises: St. Peter’s over Kentucky and more Madness
3 years ago

NCAA tournament surprises: St. Peter’s over Kentucky and more Madness

LA Times  

St. Peter’s forward Hassan Drame celebrates after grabbing a rebound during overtime against Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday in Indianapolis. Richmond’s Nathan Cayo dunks in front of Iowa’s Patrick McCaffery and Filip Rebraca in the second half during the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday in Buffalo, N.Y. No. St. Mary’s forward …

2022 NCAA Tournament picks: Seth Davis makes his predictions for Thursday’s first-round games
3 years ago

2022 NCAA Tournament picks: Seth Davis makes his predictions for Thursday’s first-round games

New York Times  

The new phone books are here! They certainly didn’t look like a team ready to make a deep run through the NCAA Tournament while they were getting blitzed by Creighton, 85-58, in the Big East tournament. They’re 17th in the country in defensive efficiency, allow just 60.8 points per game, and won the regular season and tournament title in the …

AP Sportlight
3 years ago

AP Sportlight

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1947 — Harry Boykoff of St. John’s sets a Madison Square Garden scoring record with 54 points in the Redmen’s 71-52 win over St. Francis, N.Y. 1958 — Manhattan upsets top-ranked West Virginia 89-84, in the first round of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball …

Bracket Watch: Kansas, UCLA or Wisconsin for the fourth No. 1 seed? And have the computers betrayed us?
3 years, 2 months ago

Bracket Watch: Kansas, UCLA or Wisconsin for the fourth No. 1 seed? And have the computers betrayed us?

New York Times  

Today is Jan. 28, celebrated at Bracket Watch HQ as the birthday of Kentucky legend and 1996 Final Four MOP Tony Delk. Kansas UCLA Wisconsin NET 7 12 19 KenPom 9 10 26 Sagarin 3 11 20 T-Rank 7 10 23 SOS 1 56 19 Record 17-2 15-2 16-3 Road 4-1 5-0 4-1 Q1 6-1 3-1 5-2 Q2 4-1 4-1 …

Study: Michigan stands out in academics-based NCAA brackets
4 years ago

Study: Michigan stands out in academics-based NCAA brackets

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan fell short of the Final Four, but the Wolverines stood out in a study that seeded the NCAA Tournament fields based on academics and diversity. Among the Final Four teams, Baylor and Houston were each 6-seeds while UCLA – which upset Michigan in Tuesday’s East Region final – was a No. The top NBA prospect failed to …

Villanova easily disposes of North Texas, will face Baylor in Sweet 16
4 years ago

Villanova easily disposes of North Texas, will face Baylor in Sweet 16

New York Times  

Thirteenth-seeded North Texas put the South Region — and the nation — on notice in its upset win over fourth-seeded Purdue on Friday night in the Round of 64. North Texas won its first NCAA Tournament game in school history, and in the process, earned the nation’s respect. And over the first nine or so minutes of Sunday’s Round of …

2021 NCAA Tournament bracket: Midwest Region analysis of No. 8 Loyola Chicago, No. 11 Syracuse and more
4 years ago

2021 NCAA Tournament bracket: Midwest Region analysis of No. 8 Loyola Chicago, No. 11 Syracuse and more

New York Times  

An old Cinderella in slippers versus an ascendant Big Ten program in the second round, and if Illinois gets past the Ramblers — maybe Ayo Dosunmu vs. Cade Cunningham in the Sweet 16? Since coach Kelvin Sampson took over in 2014, they’ve now made three NCAA Tournament appearances. 4 Oklahoma State, 69-60 Record: 23-6 How they got here: By winning …

NCAA upset prediction model: Creighton and Virginia the next to be toppled on Saturday?
4 years ago

NCAA upset prediction model: Creighton and Virginia the next to be toppled on Saturday?

New York Times  

Bracket Breakers is written by Peter Keating and Jordan Brenner. 12 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Upset Chance: 47 percent If you’re hunting for a place to start analyzing this game, look no further than the arc. 11 Drake Bulldogs* Upset Chance: 30 percent Here’s a few words about Drake, which has been hurt worse by recent injuries than any team …

Johnny Juzang returns from ankle sprain, lifts UCLA over BYU in NCAA tournament
4 years ago

Johnny Juzang returns from ankle sprain, lifts UCLA over BYU in NCAA tournament

LA Times  

Johnny Juzang, who scored 27 points, shoots over Brigham Young’s Matt Haarms during UCLA’s 73-62 win in the first round of the NCAA tournament Saturday night. × Highlights from UCLA’s 73-62 victory over Brigham Young in an NCAA tournament first-round game Saturday night. “It’s March Madness,” Juzang said after crediting trainers’ around-the-clock efforts for speeding a recovery that has helped …

Favorite 12 vs. 5 upset? Who is Cinderella? Who is going home early? Our experts predict the 2021 NCAA Tournament
4 years ago

Favorite 12 vs. 5 upset? Who is Cinderella? Who is going home early? Our experts predict the 2021 NCAA Tournament

New York Times  

Immediately after the reveal of the 2021 men’s NCAA Tournament bracket, we asked 15 of our experts for their picks on who would make the Final Four and win the national championship. Pat Kelsey’s crew goes crazy deep and plays crazy fast, and unusual systems generally produce the best chance for upsets.” — Brian Hamilton “Winthrop over Villanova. But let’s …

March Madness: Breaking down the NCAA tournament regionals
4 years ago

March Madness: Breaking down the NCAA tournament regionals

LA Times  

The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is back after a one-year hiatus caused by the global pandemic. Here’s a breakdown of every regional: WEST REGIONAL Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs holds his tournament MVP award after Gonzaga defeated BYU in the West Coast Conference tournament final Tuesday. 2 OHIO STATE: The Buckeyes, aiming for their first Final Four appearance since 2012, lost …

Kentucky NCAA hopes end after being bounced from SEC tourney
4 years ago

Kentucky NCAA hopes end after being bounced from SEC tourney

Associated Press  

Kentucky’s season ended with a missed last-second shot in the SEC Tournament. But things began spiraling downward for the Wildcats long before Thursday’s disappointing 74-73 setback against Mississippi State that sealed their fate: No NCAA Tournament this year. When the Bulldogs’ Iverson Molinar made two free throws with seven seconds left, it assured the Wildcats will miss the NCAA Tournament …

Bracket Watch: Can anyone upset Gonzaga, Baylor, Michigan and Illinois for an NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed?
4 years ago

Bracket Watch: Can anyone upset Gonzaga, Baylor, Michigan and Illinois for an NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed?

New York Times  

We’re a little more than a week away from Selection Sunday, the time when even casual or barely there college basketball fans start paying close attention to conference races, league tournaments and bracket predictions like this one. But our last two teams in this week, Drake and Boise State, probably aren’t going to cause much national hand-wringing. The Crimson Tide’s …

Bracket Watch: Baylor, Gonzaga’s march toward the NCAA Tournament is historical
4 years, 1 month ago

Bracket Watch: Baylor, Gonzaga’s march toward the NCAA Tournament is historical

New York Times  

On Dec. 5, your humble Bracket Watcher practically skipped through the front doors of Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, prepared to witness greatness. Scott Drew’s team should continue burnishing its résumé if it continues beating up on the Big 12; Baylor has five potential Quad 1 games remaining, while the Zags have only the BYU opportunity. Ohio State’s win at …

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