A #16 seed has never beaten a #1. It's rare to even see David have a second half lead over Goliath. And the UNC-Asheville Bulldogs did just that, putting the #1 seed Syracuse Orange, and all of America on notice, just for a little while. The inevitable correction came, and the literal "underdogs" lost 72-65, even though most of America was rooting against Syracuse. UNCA … [Read more...] about UNC-Asheville coach blames start time, gets testy with reporter
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Everything you need to know about #1 Michigan State vs. #16 Long Island
These aren't the most exciting match-ups in the first round of the NCAA Tournament usually. And yes, IT'S A FIRST ROUND, STOP CALLING IT THE SECOND ROUND! YOU'RE TELLING ME, IT'S A "ROUND" MEANING 60/68 TEAMS AUTOMATICALLY GET A BYE. Ok, now that I'm done pointing out NCAA idiocy, I'll stop yelling. The Spartans enter the tournament with the #4 RPI and the #1 strength of … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about #1 Michigan State vs. #16 Long Island
Notre Dame is really overseeded at #7, pick #10 Xavier
Last year, Notre Dame leader Mike Brey was named national coach of the year, and deservedly so. This year, he did an even better job. Because he had so much less talent to work with. The Irish (22-11), picked for ninth in the Big East Conference back in October before star player Tim Abromaitis was lost for the season in November with a knee injury, came on strong to finish … [Read more...] about Notre Dame is really overseeded at #7, pick #10 Xavier
Duke’s Seth Curry: not a true second banana
I never thought I'd say this, but a Duke University star, who's a second generation hoops player with bigtime basketball bloodlines, has actually flown under the radar a bit this season. Sure, you've heard one storyline about Blue Devils junior guard Seth Curry BEATEN to death: that his dad is former Virginia Tech, NBA star, Dell Curry, and his brother is Stephen Curry, … [Read more...] about Duke’s Seth Curry: not a true second banana
Everything you need to know about #4 Wisconsin vs. #13 Montana
For the third consecutive year, the Big Ten's Wisconsin Badgers have drawn a four seed in the NCAA Tournament. This year, they match-up with a Montana Grizzlies team who hail from the Big Sky Conference and have won fourteen straight games. Even though the Badgers (24-9) are 3-0 all-time against #13 seeds … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about #4 Wisconsin vs. #13 Montana
Syracuse hotels offering $1 rooms in honor of Syracuse Orange basketball
Move over William Shatner, I think someone has just beat you when it comes to a travel deal. In celebration of the Syracuse Orange #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Talk about March Madness, this is is the very definition, as the city of Syracuse is offering a variety of $1 deals throughout the city for residents and visitors alike. There are even $1 hotel stays. 22 local … [Read more...] about Syracuse hotels offering $1 rooms in honor of Syracuse Orange basketball
7 Reasons to pick the Duke Blue Devils in the South region
Every March Madness you see the media create pieces that ask “why do people hate Duke?” (in the years they go far in the NCAA tournament) or “why is everyone happy to see Duke eliminated?” (during the seasons they get bounced early) The answer is very simple, and it’s the same explanation as to why Mitt Romney just doesn’t have the personality to get elected president: too … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons to pick the Duke Blue Devils in the South region
No Verdell Jones III, No problem for Indiana Hoosiers
The Indiana Hoosiers were without VJ3, but they certainly owned the three tonight versus New Mexico State in their first NCAA Tournament game since 2008. Verdell Jones III had been a key cog for IU this year, and been the BMOC during some lean years in Bloomington. I'm a little sad he didn't get to play in the tourney given what he's dealt with. Well, I'm not … [Read more...] about No Verdell Jones III, No problem for Indiana Hoosiers
10 Non-NCAA Tournament teams ready to make a splash next season
College basketball fans whose team didn't make the NCAA Tournament are probably already looking ahead to the 2012-2013 season. Typical tourney teams like UCLA, Arizona, Butler, Villanova, and Maryland should have bounce back seasons next year and vie for a spot in the Big Dance. Here are ten non-tourney programs to watch out for next season. … [Read more...] about 10 Non-NCAA Tournament teams ready to make a splash next season
NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional bracket breakdown
Warning: I will not be responsible if you copy these brackets and are out of your NCAA Tournament pool by Sunday. However, if you do listen to my college basketball wisdom and win some money, I want 20% of the pot or at least a shout-out on your twitter or facebook page. North Carolina is the top seed in the Midwest Regional but Kansas figures to have a huge home crowd … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional bracket breakdown