For the first time since 2005, when North Carolina defeated Illinois, we have a national championship game that actually features the two best teams in college basketball of that respective season. Gonzaga was ranked #1 wire to wire this season, with Baylor #2 in the polls most of the time. The Bulldogs and Bears were pretty much on an elevated plain, above the rest of the … [Read more...] about Gonzaga vs. Baylor a Rare, True Championship Matchup of #1 vs #2
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Tips, stats for filling out your March Madness Bracket
The greatest time of the year for college basketball is here: March Madness. … [Read more...] about Tips, stats for filling out your March Madness Bracket
Northwestern severely decrease their NCAA Tournament chances by losing in OT
NU dealt themselves a serious blow to their own NCAA Tournament hopes tonight. They were right on the cusp, that "last 4 in" line, but probably not so much anymore. Granted they still need four teams to play their way above them, but Championship week is long and those types of things develop quite quickly. "Hopefully I won't be disappointed on Sunday. But I guess we'll just … [Read more...] about Northwestern severely decrease their NCAA Tournament chances by losing in OT
Are McDonald’s All-Americans Crucial to Advancing in NCAA Tournament?
With fourth-round matchups set, eight of the 16 remaining teams have a McDonald’s All American on the roster. What does that mean? We don’t know who will end up in the championship game, but we have a pretty good idea how it will end: … [Read more...] about Are McDonald’s All-Americans Crucial to Advancing in NCAA Tournament?
Tip Times Announced for Saturday March Madness
THIRD ROUND GAMES SATURDAY, MARCH 19 (12:00 Noon-12:00 AM, ET) 12:15PM CBS Tampa I Kentucky vs. West Virginia Ian Eagle/Jim Spanarkel/David Aldridge … [Read more...] about Tip Times Announced for Saturday March Madness