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There's Nothing Random About this Final Four - The Sports Post
Let’s go all the way back to the end of October. The World Series was on everyone’s mind, with Cleveland being up three games to two on the Cubs (we all saw how that worked out for Cleveland). The NFL was just getting into its most important part of the season, with many teams jockeying for playoff positioning. The NBA had just kicked off their season. So, it’s safe to say not many people were excited about the release of the preseason AP Top 25 for the upcoming college basketball season.
Why UCLA/Kentucky is a Matchup for the Ages - The Sports Post
It’s time for the Sweet Sixteen: Night Two, college hoops fans. If you’re brackets are busted—and surely they are—then it’s time to pick another side to root for. But who? Well, we’ll leave that up to you. We’re just here to give you a little push, so without further ado, here’s what we could see tonight. Game 1: No. 4 Butler versus No. 1 North Carolina — 7:09 p.m. ET, CBS The only region in which the top four seeds held their position and advanced to the Sweet 16 was the South.
Why This Isn't the Same Old Gonzaga - The Sports Post
It’s time for the Sweet Sixteen, college hoops fans. If you’re brackets are busted—and surely they are—then it’s time to pick another side to root for. But who? Well, we’ll leave that up to you. We’re just here to give you a little push, so without further ado, here’s what we could see tonight. Game 1: No. 7 Michigan versus No. 3 Oregon — 7:09 p.m. ET, CBS The Wolverines are the nation’s hottest team. Winners of 12 of their last 14, Michigan played two thrilling games during the opening weekend.
The East is Duke's to Lose, Villanova be Damned - The Sports Post
We’re this close to yet another pulse-pounding, heart-stopping NCAA Tournament. So, what (and whom) can we count on? Where is our Cinderella hiding? We conclude by discussing what’s up out East. Josh Hart started his Villanova career as one of the best sixth men in the nation. He’ll end his career as one of the best overall players in the nation. Hart’s rise to greatness wasn’t always a lock to happen, seeing as he was outside of the top 90 in ESPN’s recruiting rankings back in 2013.
A Star-Studded UCLA Looks to Take the South - The Sports Post
We’re this close to yet another pulse-pounding, heart-stopping NCAA Tournament. So, what (and whom) can we count on? Where is our Cinderella hiding? We continue by traveling through the South. This year, Justin Jackson finally turned into the player that scouts thought he would be coming out of high school. After Marcus Paige left, UNC needed someone to step up and become the elite scoring threat that Paige was. Jackson is that man. The big difference for Jackson has been his three-point shooting.
Rick Pitino's Cardinals are the Midwest's Biggest Threat - The Sports Post
We’re this close to yet another pulse-pounding, heart-stopping NCAA Tournament. So, what (and whom) can we count on? Where is our Cinderella hiding? We continue by traveling through the Midwest. The Jayhawks superstar guard is on the short list for National Player of the Year. Averaging 20 points per game, Mason is the leader Bill Self needs to help him get back to the Final Four. Mason rarely, if ever, leaves the floor. In the Jayhawks’ past seven games, Mason has sat a mere nine total minutes.
Huggins, West Virginia Looking to Finish the Job - The Sports Post
We’re this close to yet another pulse-pounding, heart-stopping NCAA Tournament. So, what (and whom) can we count on? Where is our Cinderella hiding? We start out West. Once a star recruit for the Washington Huskies, Williams-Goss found his way when he transferred to Gonzaga and helped transform the Bulldogs into arguably the nation’s best team. As All-American candidate, Williams-Goss has become Gonzaga’s rock.
Purdue Leads Odd Pack Into the Big Ten Tournament - The Sports Post
The 14 (yes, 14) schools that make up the Big Ten will all meet up in to play it out until a champion is crowned. The tournament kicks off Wednesday afternoon with a double-header before the tops seeds get started on Friday. Traditionally, the Big Ten is the final conference to hand out an automatic bid, with their title matchup being the last game before the selection show. But overall, this has been a down year for the Big Ten. Only three teams currently rank in the top 25.
Villanova Seeks Revenge in Big East Tournament - The Sports Post
While the Big East isn’t what it used to be, it’s still a darn good league. For starters, they have the defending National Champion in Villanova. And, should have at least six teams in the NCAA tournament. Two games at the Garden kick off the tournament action on Wednesday, with the title game taking place late Saturday afternoon. So let’s take a look at the favorite, the contenders, and the pretenders for the Big Ten tournament. Not much of a shock here.
UCLA Leads Three-Horse Race Into the Pac 12 Tournament - TSP
Finally, we have a conference that has the proper amount of teams. The Pac 12 and their 12 teams head to the new “official” home of the UFC, T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas. With three titans of the game resting atop the PAC 12 standings, this tournament should be a whole lot of fun. Those three titans—Oregon, Arizona, and UCLA—all have an outside shot at a number one seed. So, all three have something major to play for. Those three, along with Utah, were awarded first round byes.
Same Story, Different Season for Kentucky in the SEC Tournament - TSP
The SEC seems like the forgotten conference in college hoops. They rule the football world, but outside of Kentucky, they aren’t talked about much on a national scale when it comes to basketball. With at least four teams currently in the NCAA tournament field, as well as some others fighting for a spot, this tournament should be a good way for the SEC to grab some national headlines. Action gets going Thursday night with two first-round matchups.
Kansas Plays for No. 1 Overall in the Big 12 Tournament - The Sports Post
The Big 12 and the 10 teams within it will begin battling for their conference Wednesday night in Kansas City. As you can expect, defending tournament champion and 13-time defending regular season champion Kansas is expected to take home the crown. It won’t be a cakewalk, though. As Baylor, West Virginia and Iowa State all have the confidence that they can take down the Jayhawks. Even if their wins against Kansas are few and far between. That said, when you’re on a neutral floor, anything can happen.
The ACC Tournament Goes Through North Carolina - The Sports Post
Where: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Let’s get this out of the way: The ACC has been the best conference of the big-six this season. With six teams ranked in the second-to-last AP Top 25 poll, this tournament should be great to watch. The top four seeds—North Carolina, Florida State, Notre Dame and Louisville—all have grabbed the coveted “double bye.” Because of that, their action won’t start until Thursday. There will be plenty of action before they get involved though.
Showdown Saturday: UCLA/Arizona Headlines A Wild Day - TSP
The final Saturday in February is loaded with great games. Three matchups between teams in the top 25. No.1 Gonzaga goes for 30-0. And, Duke looks to rebound from their stunning loss to Syracuse this past Wednesday. Let’s get right to it. Florida handled Kentucky in the first matchup between the two, winning 88-66. They did as good a job as anyone has on Malik Monk, holding him to just 11 on 4-14 shooting. But where the Gators really dominated was on the boards.
Amile Jefferson: The Forgotten Blue Devil - The Sports Post
When people talk about Duke, the first thing they’ll talk about is probably Grayson Allen and his tripping. Maybe it’s Luke Kennard and the huge leap he’s taken this season. It could be the health of Coach K. It might even be Jayson Tatum and Harry Giles, two freshmen who may eventually be the key to a potential championship. A program like Duke always has big stories, and even bigger stars. But the guy nobody ever talks about? Amile Jefferson.
Time to Stop Ignoring the Cincinnati Bearcats - The Sports Post
One of the worst labels you can get in sports is “gatekeeper”. Gatekeeper can mean different things, but it really depends on the sport you’re talking about. For example, in the NFL, Alex Smith and the Chiefs are gatekeepers. Are they a tough opponent? Definitely. Are they the toughest? Definitely not. They’ll make the playoffs and put up a fight, but they’ll never make it to the big game. In the UFC, it’s a fighter like Clay Guida. Ask any UFC fan and they’ll tell you Guida is tough as nails.
Blue Blood Battle: Kansas versus Kentucky - The Sports Post
Two of the biggest, most recognizable programs in College Basketball will meet for a monster showdown Saturday in Lexington, Kentucky, as the Kansas Jayhawks travel down south to take on the Kentucky Wildcats. Of course, this would have been a bit more intriguing if both teams hadn’t lost on Tuesday night. (Kansas went down at West Virginia, while Kentucky lost on the road to Tennessee.) But, it’s still the marquee game of the weekend.
Whether You Like it or Not, Calipari's System Works - The Sports Post
If you’ve paid any attention to John Calipari since he took the rains of Kentucky Basketball in 2009, then you know what his style is. Recruit the stars and coach them up for a year. Maybe snag a national title and send the stars off to the NBA. Then, do it all again the next year. Calipari was probably on the phone with recruits the same night he won the National Championship in 2012. I wouldn’t blame him. How could you?
The Unlikely Undefeated: Baylor and Gonzaga - The Sports Post
At the start of this season, the Gonzaga Bulldogs were ranked 14th in the preseason top 25. The Baylor Bears were unranked. Now as college football season comes to a close tonight and college basketball season takes center stage on the amateur front, the Bulldogs and Bears are the only two remaining undefeated, with the Bears likely taking over the No. 1 spot in this week’s poll.
Setting the Stage for Conference Play - The Sports Post
As the College Football season creeps closer and closer to its end, College Basketball is nearing the center stage. With conference play getting into the swing of things, let’s take a look at each favorite in the power conferences heading into the thick of the regular season. Even after the Blue Devils fell to the Hokies on Saturday, without Grayson Allen, they still remain favorites. It remains to be seen if Coach K’s team will ever be at full strength this year.
What's Next for Duke Following the Grayson Allen Mess? - TSP
After yet another tripping incident and temper tantrum, Duke has suspended Grayson Allen indefinitely. Look, we all know that what Allen did was wrong. And, we all know Duke is making the right choice in suspending him. I don’t really know how long the suspension should be. But luckily for the Blue Devils, they have tons of talent. Allen will be back at some point. And hopefully, he’ll wise up and cut out the tripping nonsense. If he doesn’t, then he’ll have bigger problems on his hands.
The Triumphant Return of Marcus Foster - The Sports Post
As a freshman at Kansas State, Marcus Foster had one of the brightest futures in college basketball. He averaged 15.5 points per game that year, and even though Kansas State lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament, with Foster, they had high hopes for next season. The Wildcats felt like they had a real star, and they hadn’t had a player like Foster since the days of Jacob Pullen and Rodney McGruder. As that next season came around, things began to fall apart for both Foster and the Wildcats.
The Time is Now for Justin Jackson - The Sports Post
During the fall of 2014, Justin Jackson stepped onto the North Carolina campus as a top 10 recruit looking to make a name for himself. ESPN.com had him ranked ahead of Devin Booker, D’Angelo Russell, and Karl Anthony-Towns. NBA mock drafts already had him as a potential lottery pick if he chose to stay for only one year. Living up to hype like that would be no easy task. Those three guys I mentioned who were ranked ahead of Jackson? They’re all in the NBA right now doing very nicely for themselves.
Hey, Let's Not Forget About Villanova - The Sports Post
The college basketball season usually doesn’t have many marquee matchups in the first few days. Most of the top teams get into action the first or second night. Usually, there aren’t many games between ranked teams. This year was a bit different, with the Armed Forces Classic and Champions Classic featuring some of the sports’ biggest teams. And, all sporting high rankings.
Coach K has Become Coach Calipari - The Sports Post
Back in April of 2010, the Duke Blue Devils took on the Butler Bulldogs for the national championship. Coach Mike Krzyzewski and his Blue Devils took down the Bulldogs 61-59 in an instant classic, taking home their 4th national championship. In that great game, Duke was lead by senior starters Jon Scheyer, Brian Zoubek and Lance Thomas, as well as junior starters Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler. That same year, John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats bowed out in the Elite 8 against West Virginia.
Villanova, UNC, and a Battle in Blue
And then there were two. After a lackluster Final Four Saturday night, North Carolina and Villanova will do battle tonight for the national crown. In a year full of parody, the championship game ends up being a contest between two of the sport’s biggest names. You’re going to see a lot of Blue in Houston. It’s the color that represents both schools, just in different shades.
Rounding Out the Final Four: A Guide to Sunday Night
Its an all-ACC day today in the Elite Eight. The power conference will be guaranteed to have two teams in the Final Four. In the first game, the lowest remaining seed, Syracuse, takes on the top team in the bracket, Virginia. The teams met one time in the regular season, with Virginia winning 73-65. That day, Syracuse was lead by the two players who have been leading them in the tournament so far: Michael Gbinije and Malachi Richardson.
NCAA Elite Eight: Saturday Night's Regional Finals
We’re down to eight. Will we see each top seed advance? Oregon has silenced the critics, and Oklahoma has shown they are right where they’re supposed to be. Now they will square off for the West Regional and the first spot in the Final Four. Both these teams like to play fast, so this could quickly turn into a track meet. In their dismantling of Duke, Dillon Brooks and Elgin Cook came out aggressively and they overpowered a weaker, younger Duke team.
NCAA Sweet 16: Who Moves on Friday Night?
Yesterday’s action saw Kansas, Oregon, Villanova, and Oklahoma all move on and punch their ticket to the Elite Eight. Who joins them today? Who moves on after tonight? Virginia and Iowa State both had convincing first round wins, and they meet the Sweet 16 with an Elite Eight spot on the line. Virginia isn’t the defense-first team they were last season, but their defense is still stifling. What has changed is that they’ve become a much better offensive team.
NCAA Sweet 16: A Guide to Thursday's Action
The Sweet Sixteen is finally upon us. While we shouldn’t expect as crazy of a weekend like the one we experienced one week ago, the matchups over the next two days are scintillating. Come Sunday night, who should we expect to see in the Final Four? You’ll have to stick around and watch to find out. But first, our viewer’s guide to Thursday’s matchups. These are two experienced teams with veteran leaders, so this should be a close contest throughout.
What Does Day 3 Hold for the Favorites?
With brackets mostly busted—come on, don’t lie to yourselves—we press on to the Round of 32. Now what? How wide open is this tournament? How many “favorites” remain? Wichita State, after two convincing wins already this week, was clearly under seeded. For most of their game on Thursday, it looked like they should have been the six-seed, not Arizona. So now they go up against Miami. This game should come down to which backcourt can be more successful.
Guide to the NCAA Tournament's Field of 64, Day 2
Are we all ready for a little dancing? Yesterday was plenty of fun—unless you had money on it, maybe. What does Day 2 hold? An even better encore, perhaps? Syracuse barely made it into the field, and they probably shouldn’t be here at all. That doesn’t matter now though, because they have the more than capable Dayton Flyers standing in front of them today. If Syracuse wants to pull off the upset, then Trevor Cooney will need to be on from three-point range.
Guide to the NCAA Tournament's Round of 64, Day 1
Are we all ready to do a little dancing? It’s time for one of the most exciting sporting events of the year. The Blue Devils come into this tournament as one of the teams with the least depth. Their rotation is usually only six players. While this has hurt Duke at times this season, I don’t see it having much impact on this one as long as they stay out of foul trouble. UNC Wilmington has the depth, but Duke’s talent should be too much for the Seahawks to handle.
Road To Selection Sunday: George Mason Takes the Country by Storm
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world. This will be happy for some and painful for others, but we can all agree that it’s time for some madness! It’s finally Selection Sunday.
Road To Selection Sunday: Wildcats Spoil the Party
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world. This will be happy for some and painful for others, but we can all agree that it’s time for some madness! The NCAA tournament was Georgetown’s to lose.
Road To Selection Sunday: NC State's Best Miss
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world. This will be happy for some and painful for others, but we can all agree that it’s time for some madness! Every college hoops fan knows the tale.
Road To Selection Sunday: LSU in an SEC Battle
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world.
A First for Coppin State
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world.
Road To Selection Sunday: Dunk City
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world.
Kyle O'Quinn Puts His Name on the Map
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world.
Steve Nash Leads Santa Clara
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world.
RJ Hunter Sends Baylor Packing
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world. This will be happy for some and painful for others, but we can all agree that it’s time for some madness! Georgia State wasn’t your average No. 14.
Road To Selection Sunday: Princeton Downs Defending Champs
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world.
Road To Selection Sunday: Richmond and the Unthinkable
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world. This will be happy for some and painful for others, but we can all agree that it’s time for some madness! We’re in the year 2016.
Road To Selection Sunday: VCU Makes a Run
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world. This will be happy for some and painful for others, but we can all agree that it’s time for some madness! VCU had no business being here.
Ohio Blows Out the Hoyas
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world. This will be happy for some and painful for others, but we can all agree that it’s time for some madness! Ohio shouldn’t have even had the chance.
Road To Selection Sunday: McCollum Arrives
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world.
Road To Selection Sunday: Sorrentine Delivers
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world.
Road to Selection Sunday: Prince Ali
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world. This will be happy for some and painful for others, but we can all agree that it’s time for some madness! Prince Ali, gutsy is he.
Hampton Not Just Another No. 15
The NCAA tournament is right around the corner! Before the big dance gets underway, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable moments by spotlighting 20 different upsets in the 20 days leading up to selection Sunday. Upsets are one of the many things that make the NCAA tournament one of the greatest sporting events in the world. This will be happy for some and painful for others, but we can all agree that it’s time for some madness! This Hampton team was just another 15 seed.
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