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There’s no face, or facial hair for that matter, that’s gotten more shine in 2022’s March Madness than Saint Peter’s guard Doug Edert. His legend continues for at least one more game after upending another tournament powerhouse in the third-seeded Purdue Boilermakers. As the madness reached its full crescendo, Doug Edert found himself standing atop […]

Jim Larrañaga is already entrenched in the NCAA Tournament’s history books. After all, he was the pilot of the legendary ’06 George Mason team that made it all the way to the Final Four as an 11th seed. That alone will make him remembered amongst the greatest of all time. But like that mad man […]

The upsets continue in this year’s March Madness! The University of North Carolina pulled off their own underdog victory story, knocking off the UCLA Bruins in the Sweet 16. Key to their victory was Caleb Love, who was near-invincible in the second half of their game. His clutch three-pointers all but sealed the deal for […]

Doug Edert’s mustache aside, Shaheen Holloway has been the face of the magical run that has his Saint Peter’s Peacocks advancing to March Madness’ Elite Eight. But once upon a time the coach was a darn good player, one who even outplayed Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant at least for one game. Before calling […]

How about them Peacocks, huh? After a dazzling display in the first week of the NCAA Tournament, Saint Peter’s managed to shock the world again, dropping the Purdue Boilermakers in the Sweet 16 to advance to the Elite Eight. This win made them the only 15th-seeded team to ever crack the Elite Eight. Amidst all […]

The St. Peter’s Peacocks shocked the NCAA basketball world on Friday in their upset victory over Purdue. There were plenty of reactions to St. Peter’s huge March Madness win, but Skip Bayless had a very intriguing take on their performance. Bayless, who is known as an overly critical commentator, was actually impressed by the Peacocks.  […]

Saint Peter’s is going to the Elite Eight after taking down Purdue in their NCAA Tournament showdown. Naturally, NBA players like Ja Morant couldn’t hide their shock and amazement by what the Peacocks have achieved in March Madness. After trailing in the first half 33-29, Saint Peter’s hang tough in the second quarter until they […]

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks have done the improbable. With their 67-64 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers in the Sweet Sixteen, the Peacocks secured a berth into the Elite Eight, becoming the first 15 seed to advance that far in March Madness history. There were those who doubted Saint Peter’s from the beginning, though the haters […]

The St. Peter’s Peacocks shocked the world once again on Friday after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers in a nail-biting matchup. The Boilermakers opened as heavy favorites to earn the win but St. Peter’s upset the odds yet again. The Peacocks have already upset Kentucky and Murray State in the tournament. With the win, they became […]

The Murray State Racers are one of many teams working within the coaching carousel of the NCAA. After seven seasons as the Racers head coach, Matt McMahon was hired as the head coach of the LSU Tigers. Former Racers coach Steve Prohm is heading back to Murray State to fill the head coaching vacancy. ESPN […]

Frank Martin enters a new chapter in his NCAA coaching career as he’s set to become the head coach of the University of Massachusetts Minutemen. Frank Martin, previously the head coach of the University of South Carolina, is expected to be announced as the new UMass coach on Friday. Via Mass Live’s Matt Vautour: According […]

The Houston Cougars are riding high in the spirit of March Madness after their upset win over powerhouse Arizona in the Sweet 16. Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson spoke candidly on how they prepared for their top-seeded opponent – and what their strategy harped on versus the teams the Wildcats previously dispatched. Via ESPN: […]

The Gonzaga Bulldogs losing in the Sweet 16 to the Arkansas Razorbacks brought a devastating end to their season. The game was close enough for them to have a shot at winning but Arkansas kept the intensity up just enough to hold on for the win and advance. After the game, head coach Mark Few […]

The Duke Blue Devils are moving on in March Madness after a legitimate scare against three-seeded Texas Tech. But Paolo Banchero and Co. made sure that this was not going to be Mike Krzyzewski’s final game as they advance to the NCAA tournament’s Elite Eight after a 78-73 win. Paolo Banchero was vocal after Duke’s […]

The Gonzaga Bulldogs fell in the Sweet 16 to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Despite being one of the very best teams this season, the Bulldogs got handled by the Razorbacks’ mighty defense. It was a brutal end to another season that began with championship hopes. In the postgame press conference, Drew Timme fought back tears as he […]

The Duke Blue Devils have brought Mike Krzyzewski’s farewell tour to the Elite 8 after a big win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. By a score of 78-73, Duke advanced and earned Krzyzewski his 100th career win in March Madness. Although Coach K will go down as one of the best coaches ever, he […]

In the true spirit of March Madness, the Houston Cougars pulled off a strong upset over the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats on Thursday night. The Houston Cougars led from the jump and never looked back, completing a wire-to-wire win over one of the favorites to win the entire NCAA tournament. They never ran away with an […]

Coach K’s final season in Duke is ending in near-perfect fashion. Save for a slip-up prior to the NCAA Tournament, the Blue Devils have been absolutely insane in the last few weeks. If the cards align right, they could send their legendary coach off with another March Madness trophy. Before that, though, Duke has to […]

The Villanova Wildcats are evolving. Following their most recent NCAA Tournament victory over the Michigan Wolverines, some significant trends have emerged that demand respect and attention from the College Basketball world. Villanova is no longer just a ‘decent’ program from the northeast. No, rather Villanova is on the verge of supplanting the College Basketball hierarchy […]

Mike Krzyzewski (or Coach K) has been one of the most prominent faces in college basketball for a long time. The legendary Duke Blue Devils coach has turned the program into one of the most prestigious in the country. With Krzyzewski coaching in his final March Madness, he seems to be having a bit more […]

The Gonzaga Bulldogs entered March Madness as the favorites to win it all. With their twin towers of Chet Holmgren and Drew Timme, they looked poised to win it all. Their status as the first seed was a declaration of their talent. Unfortunately, that first seed designation turned out to be a curse for Gonzaga […]

This weekend’s slate of March Madness games has gotten off to a roaring start, as we have just witnessed one of the biggest upsets in the entire tournament thus far. In a thrilling and gritty Sweet-16 contest, the Arkansas Razorbacks have taken down the #1 overall seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs. In an improbable turn of events, […]

The March Madness tradition of massive upsets continued on the second week of the NCAA Tournament. The Arkansas Razorbacks went ahead and knocked off the tournament favorite Gonzaga in a tense 74 – 68 match. It was another win for Eric Musselman’s insane stretch of games in the tournament. The Arkansas coach was obviously fired […]

Purdue entered the 2022 NCAA Tournament with a lot of harsh lessons from their past. The team has historically been one of the better collegiate teams in the country. However, they’ve been on the receiving end of some major upsets over the last few years. Getting knocked out last year by the thirteenth-seeded North Texas […]

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are setting the 2022 NCAA Tournament on fire. Whether they advance in the Sweet 16 or not, they left their mark on March Madness with two huge wins against Kentucky and Murray State. Their shocking success is commanding everyone’s attention. One such onlooker is New York Giants legend Eli Manning. The two-time […]

The first two rounds of the 2022 NCAA Tournament are over, and only 16 teams remain. Plenty of players expected to be taken in the NBA Draft have already been sent home, such as Kentucky’s TyTy Washington, Auburn’s Jabari Smith, and Memphis’ Jalen Duren. However, some still remain with a chance at glory and a […]

The Michigan Wolverines are a mild surprise in the 2022 March Madness. Not a few thought that Michigan shouldn’t have gotten into the Big Dance, but the selection committee obviously didn’t agree to that and welcomed Juwan Howard’s team to the NCAA Tournament by giving it an at-large berth on Selection Sunday. Well, it looks […]

The Iowa State Cyclones are set to face the Miami Hurricanes. Check out our March Madness odds series, which includes our Iowa State Miami prediction, odds, and pick. Click here to Bet $5, Win $150 in site credits regardless of if your bet wins or loses on March Madness (30-1 Odds) *To claim, new users […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels are set to face the UCLA Bruins. Check out our March Madness odds series, which includes our North Carolina UCLA prediction, odds, and pick. Click here to Bet $5, Win $150 in site credits regardless of if your bet wins or loses on March Madness (30-1 Odds) *To claim, new […]

The Providence Friars are set to face the Kansas Jayhawks. Check out our March Madness odds series, which includes our Providence Kansas prediction, odds, and pick. Click here to Bet $5, Win $150 in site credits regardless of if your bet wins or loses on March Madness (30-1 Odds) *To claim, new users need to […]

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are set to face the Purdue Boilermakers. Check out our March Madness odds series, which includes our Saint Peter’s Purdue prediction, odds, and pick. Click here to Bet $5, Win $150 in site credits regardless of if your bet wins or loses on March Madness (30-1 Odds) *To claim, new users […]

Saint Peter’s is officially this year’s Cinderella team in March Madness, already advancing all the way to the Sweet Sixteen as a #15 seed. A big reason for their success is guard Doug Edert, scoring 23 points through the first two round and erupting for 20 points in a massive upset of Kentucky in the […]

The Houston Cougars are set to face the Arizona Wildcats. Check out our March Madness odds series, which includes our Houston Arizona prediction, odds, and pick. Click here to Bet $5, Win $150 in site credits regardless of if your bet wins or loses on March Madness (30-1 Odds) *To claim, new users need to […]

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are set to face the Duke Blue Devils. Check out our March Madness odds series, which includes our Texas Tech Duke prediction, odds, and pick. Click here to Bet $5, Win $150 in site credits regardless of if your bet wins or loses on March Madness (30-1 Odds) *To claim, […]

It’s Sweet 16 time, which means that with each matchup, there is even more on the line. On paper, we are in for an absolute barn burner in the South Region between the Michigan Wolverines and the Villanova Wildcats. Both teams have played tremendously in their two wins in the tournament thus far, as a […]

The Sweet 16 is finally among us, and boy does the madness ever die down? As we approach the final week of March, sixteen teams will be fighting for the chance to be included within the illustrious Elite Eight down in the Alamo City. In this highly anticipated West Region clash between the defensive mastermind […]

There is a debate to be made whether the Iowa State Cyclones are a Cinderella team. While the Cyclones are a double-seed in the 2022 March Madness, they don’t seem to have the aura of anonymity, relatively speaking, that usually comes with a traditional Cinderella in the NCAA Tournament. Click here to Bet $5, Win […]

Murray State’s Matt McMahon appears to be on the move according to the latest news from CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. According to reports, McMahon is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach at LSU. Sources: Murray State's Matt McMahon is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach at LSU. Official announcement […]

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers were shocked in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night, losing to No. 10 Miami. It was a very quiet night for their star player and the potential top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, Jabari Smith, who had just 10 points. Following the disappointing exit from […]