For the first time in program history, the Wisconsin Badgers are making back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances. In typical fashion, most critics were underestimating UW's chances of advancing past the first weekend but Bo Ryan has done it again. The Badgers will match up with top seed Syracuse Thursday night in an East Regional game in Boston. Many were hopping off the Orange … [Read more...] about #1 Syracuse vs. #4 Wisconsin: everything you need to know
NCAA tournament
Buckeyes, Musketeers, Bearcats, Bobcats: Ohio basketball bonanza
When it comes to college basketball, the state of Ohio is the anti-Illinois. There may be no Midwest swing in the region's most populous state this year (the Land of Lincoln) but there's plenty in the Buckeye state. The birthplace of aviation has seen their teams soar in the NCAA Tournament this year, as they went 8-0 on the first weekend. They comprise one fourth of the … [Read more...] about Buckeyes, Musketeers, Bearcats, Bobcats: Ohio basketball bonanza
Indiana Hoosiers must move against VCU
The fourth-seeded Indiana Hoosiers now have a NCAA tournament win in the Tom Crean era. They should get their second such victory at 7:10 p.m. today in Portland. Should. Even so, the Hoosiers face a daunting obstacle to a berth in the Sweet 16 in No. 12 seed Virginia Commonwealth, who could make IU pay for repeating one of its worst habits. … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers must move against VCU
Notre Dame lane violation vs. Xavier in slow motion (video)
Even though this officiating atrocity occurred on St. Patrick's Day (on the east coast at least), this was anything but the luck of the Irish. Notre Dame may be a polarizing team, but no one, except the basketball soulless or the most die hard of Xavier fans, wanted to see them lose like this- getting jobbed on a lane violation call. Yes, a LANE VIOLATION decided the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame lane violation vs. Xavier in slow motion (video)
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
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
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
NCAA Tournament: East Regional 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. Syracuse is the team to beat in the East Regional but there are a couple other teams who are poised to … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament: East Regional Breakdown