March Madness Articles - Page 31

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari has joined the chorus of critics against expanding the NCAA tournament. He urged officials to maintain the tournament’s current 68-team format and avoid further expansion. The NCAA tournament underwent a transition from a 64-team field to a 68-team format with the introduction of the First Four round in 2011. However, […]

Long Beach State defied the odds and made the March Madness tournament after clinching the Big West. However, all eyes are on this program ever since head coach Dan Monson was fired. He’s continued coaching the team anyway and they’ve found success late in the season. It’s one of the more interesting stories for March […]

March Madness is upon us which means a lot of upsets, insane stat lines, and Cinderella runs. Another crucial part of this time of the year is the crossover between big college programs, mid-majors, and teams just starting to make a name for themselves. Coach Maureen Magarity’s Holy Cross basketball squad lies in between those […]

It is the 8-9 match-up in the South Region as Texas A&M faces Nebraska. It is time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Texas A&M-Nebraska prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. Texas A&M finished the year sitting at 20-14 on the year, which gave them the seventh seed in the SEC tournament. They would […]

A lot of vitriol and animosity has existed between different fanbases of college basketball and the Purdue basketball program. It has long been rooted in Coach Matt Painter’s lack of success in getting a national title for the Boilermakers despite having a good standing in the Big Ten Conference. They have got the star talent […]

After Selection Sunday that saw a number of teams get snubbed, the talk about a potential expansion of the NCAA Tournament pool intensified once again. It certainly has its supporters, but it’s clear Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes isn’t a big fan of the idea. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday ahead of the first […]

The Long Beach State basketball program has had a month filled with March Madness. The 49ers parted ways with Head Coach Dan Monson. Yet, he continues to coach the team through the NCAA Tournament, with a game against Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona basketball squad. Monson delivered a hilarious jab to Lloyd in a meetup […]

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers take on the Marquette Golden Eagles in the first round of the Men’s March Madness tournament. Check out our college basketball odds series as we hand out a Western Kentucky-Marquette prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Western Kentucky was able to win the […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley offered a unique endorsement of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark ahead of the frenzy of March Madness. Staley hailed Clark as “the greatest of her time,” acknowledging Clark’s remarkable talent and impact on women’s basketball, but also places her within the context of the sport’s history. Staley, […]

The New Mexico Lobos take on the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the Men’s March Madness tournament. Below we will continue our college basketball odds series with a New Mexico-Clemson prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. New Mexico is 26-9 heading into this game, and […]

The Auburn Tigers grabbed the No.4 seed in the East region thanks to their run through the SEC conference tournament. They will play against Yale, who earned the Ivy League bid with a buzzer-beater win over Brown on Sunday. The teams will face the winner of San Diego State and UAB in the second round. […]

The UConn Huskies begin their quest to be the first back-to-back National Champion since the 2006-2007 Florida Gators when they take on Stetson in the first round of March Madness. UConn dominated last year’s NCAA Tournament, winning their six games by an average of 18.3 points. It is time to continue our March Madness odds […]

The NCAA Tournament is here as the action got started on Tuesday night as the first two games of the First Four took place in Dayton, Ohio. The round of 64 is less than 24 hours away now as it will get started on Thursday afternoon, and one team that is capable of making a […]

The UConn basketball program is the No. 1 overall seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament. The Huskies are the reigning national champions, and Dan Hurley’s team has arguably been the best team in college basketball all season long. One big question entering the tournament is whether or not UConn can repeat. The UConn basketball team […]

Could an upset be brewing in the heart of the Crossroads of the West? The 12-seed McNeese Cowboys will give it all they can in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament when they match up with the five-seed Gonzaga Bulldogs! It is time to check out our March Madness odds series where our McNeese-Gonzaga […]

The NCAA Tournament officially got underway on Tuesday night as the first two games of the First Four took place in Dayton, Ohio. The round of 64 will get started on Thursday, and one team that a lot of people have making a run in their bracket is North Carolina basketball. The Tar Heels have […]

March Madness is here and this year’s tournament has a ton of questions, including whether or not UConn will repeat. One mid-major team that earned an automatic bid was the Oakland Grizzlies, who won the Horizon League title. The Grizzlies face John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats in the first round in a tough 14-3 matchup on […]

The craziest time of the sporting year is almost underway! The 14-seed Oakland Golden Grizzlies will look to play the role of spoiler when they go up against the three-seeded Kentucky Wildcats in the South Region! Let’s take a glimpse at our College Basketball odds series where our Oakland-Kentucky prediction and pick will be made. […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has revealed that he will be exclusively watching women’s college basketball this March Madness, citing the heightened level of competition and excitement on the court. With the women’s NCAA Tournament looming, O’Neal’s declaration has sparked discussions about the evolving landscape of college hoops. O’Neal’s preference for women’s basketball stems from what […]

March Madness got underway on Tuesday night with the First Four from Dayton, Ohio. A lot of people had their eyes on the second matchup of the day that put Virginia basketball up against Colorado State basketball. Both of these teams received a 10 seed, so they had potential to make some noise in the […]

From growing up as a kid who loved sports to now being one of the most iconic sportscasters out there, Ernie Johnson has had the privilege of covering the biggest sporting events around the world. Most notably known for being the host of Turner Sports’ coverage of the NBA on TNT, Johnson is also one […]

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament is still relatively young. According to ncaa.com, March Madness was first played on the women’s side of things in 1982, but plenty of teams have already established themselves as winners. In this article, we are going to look at which women’s basketball teams have won the NCAA Tournament the most. […]

Colgate looks for their first-ever tournament win as they face Baylor. It is time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Colgate-Baylor prediction, pick, and how to watch. Colgate finished the regular season at 25-9 and was the top seed in the Patriot Conference tournament. After a first-round bye, Colgate would be dominant. […]

One of the best parts of March Madness is the unpredictable upsets and the Cinderella teams. A big reason why these happen so often is the automatic qualifier rule. Every mid-major conference gets a team in because of that AQ, and some are bound to find a way to get a win. It makes March […]

March Madness is maddening and fun as the Vermont Catamounts face the Duke Blue Devils in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. We’re here to share our college basketball odds series, make a Vermont-Duke prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Vermont defeated the […]

It is the first game of the Friday slate in the first round as Northwestern faces FAU. It is time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Northwestern-FAU prediction, pick, and how to watch. Northwestern took the ninth in the east region after a 21-11 season. Northwestern would end up grabbing a four-seed […]

It’s time for some March Madness as the Drake Bulldogs face off with the Washington State Cougars in the first round at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. We’re here to share our college basketball odds series, make a Drake-Washington State prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Drake defeated the Indiana […]

It’s March Madness as the James Madison Dukes will face the Wisconsin Badgers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. We’re here to share our college odds series, make a James Madison-Wisconsin prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Dukes defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks […]

Colorado State looks to advance after a First Four victory as they face Texas. It is time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Colorado State-Texas prediction, pick, and how to watch. Colorado State managed to snag one of the last spots in the tournament, grabbing a ten-seed, but a spot in a […]

Wagner looks to pull off the major upset as they face North Carolina. It is time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Wagner-North Carolina prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. Wanger returns to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2003. That year, they were the 15 seed and lost in the first […]

The Virginia basketball team has obviously had some recent success in March Madness as they won the national title in 2019. However, since 2018, that 2019 season is the only year that the Cavaliers have advanced past their first game of the tournament. In 2018, Virginia lost to #16 seed UMBC in the first round. […]

Virginia basketball leaves the 2024 NCAA Tournament just as they entered it, to the tune of thunderous criticism. Many doubted the Cavaliers’ March Madness legitimacy after they struggled in the final month of the season, and the team did nothing to prove them wrong Tuesday night. Colorado State trounced the Wahoos in their First Four […]

With NIL changing the landscape of college sports, the allure of March Madness might wear off for some people. For the traditionalists who cannot wrap their heads around the business aspect of this cultural phenomenon, the whole NCAA Tournament might feel too big. Most fans can embrace the nature of the beast and still enjoy […]

March Madness is finally here and the next few weeks are going to be filled with great college basketball. Kentucky basketball is one team that is capable of a deep run as they are a three seed this season, and they have been good all year long. The Wildcats are loaded with talent, and Kentucky […]

Many college basketball fans feel that the Indiana State Sycamores deserved a spot in the 2024 March Madness. Unfortunately for the Sycamores, the selection committee did not see it that way, as Indiana State was left off the field on Selection Sunday. Well, with how the Virginia Cavaliers played in their First Four matchup Tuesday […]

The Kansas basketball team had a solid season and earned a four seed in March Madness, but they will be shorthanded for the tournament. Kevin McCullar Jr. has been battling the injury bug and Kansas head coach Bill Self said on Tuesday that he will not be available for the Jayhawks in the big dance. […]

March Madness is upon us, and with the First Four underway on Tuesday night, things aren’t starting out the way Virginia basketball hoped that they would. At the half, Virginia basketball managed only 14 points against Colorado State. Naturally, March Madness fans are reacting. Virginia basketball: pic.twitter.com/x8Vlw97Vnr — Barstool Gambling (@stoolgambling) March 20, 2024 Selection […]

March Madness is the craziest time of the year on the sports calendar. A total of 68 teams battle it out in an effort to become national champions, and along the way, tons of brackets are busted because of a number of Cinderella stories and surprising upset victories. Everyone loves to root for the underdog, […]

The Big Ten Conference is not an easy place to compete in. Basketball programs that have long ravaged the Midwest and the nation reside here which makes winning games inside the conference significantly hard. Nonetheless, Coach Fred Hoiberg stayed patient with the Nebraska basketball program. He took a pay cut two years ago and developed […]