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during the West Regional Final of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Wiscon-singe: The Badgers Burn The Nets Against Arizona And Move Four-Ward Yet Again

It’s preposterous, really. If you had told Arizona head coach Sean Miller; any of his players; or any U of A fans that the No. 2 seed in the West Region would hit 55.8 percent of its field goal attempts and make 28 of 30 free throws, you would have received universally enthusiastic responses. “YES! […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 28: Sam Dekker #15 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after making a three-pointer in the second half while taking on the Arizona Wildcats during the West Regional Final of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

TweetCap: On Wisconsin, On To the Final Four

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South Regional Final: Will Duke Get Gonzaga’s Best Shot(s)?

When the 2015 NCAA Tournament brackets were revealed on March 15, it was clear that Kentucky and Duke received very favorable draws in their respective regions. Through the first three games of the tournament, it’s clear that everything initially perceived about these teams’ bracket paths has held up under scrutiny. What we have as a […]

Podcast: Matt Zemek and Scott King Preview the Elite 8

Hello, friends. We have a little bonus for you this week. I, Scott King, have a weekly podcast that I’m a part of called the Bearcats BlogCast. On this edition, I talked with fellow Student Section editor and all around Bloguin extraordinaire

The Donnie Tyndall Mess at Tennessee… And How The Vols Can Get Out Of It

Tennessee announced Friday that it has fired head coach Donnie Tyndall after just one year in charge of the program. Tyndall was accused of NCAA violations while at his previous job, Southern Miss. These violations include providing improper benefits. Tennessee reportedly interviewed Tyndall twice, and the NCAA called Tennessee with a report of what Tyndall […]

during the West Regional Semifinal of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 26, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Wisconsin and Arizona Win The Same Way, Setting Up The NCAA Tournament’s First Great Rematch

On Thursday night in the 2015 NCAA Tournament, a nation of college basketball fans was deprived of one potential rematch from the 2014 edition of the Big Dance… but not two. Kentucky and Wichita State were on the verge of trading places. The Shockers, unbeaten when they faced Kentucky a year ago in Bracketville, had […]

during the Midwest Regional semifinal of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena on March 26, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Brey Day: Notre Dame’s Coach Makes His First Elite Eight After A Vintage Performance Against Wichita State

Did you know that Mike Brey has been coaching at Notre Dame since Y2K? Yes, since the year 2000, the Coach K protege has led the Fighting Irish from the bench. That’s a long time for any coach, and it’s a long time to go without an Elite Eight appearance. Forget Elite Eights for a […]

It’s Duck Season In College Hoops: Having a Lame-Duck Coach Should Be Okay

It is that time of year in college basketball: Universities are considering whether to extend coaches’ soon-to-expire contracts, fire their coaches, or — in an underappreciated move — wait and see. Coaches rarely enter the final year of their contracts before one of two things happen: Either the coach is fired for not being able to […]

NCAA Tournament: Five Favorite Bets for the Sweet 16

I gave you my five favorite bets of the first round last week and hit on three of five against the spread. Let’s see if we can do some regressing to the mean for the Sweet 16. Utah (+5.5) vs. Duke Honestly, I left the Utes for dead not too long ago. Larry Krystowiak got […]

Wisconsin, North Carolina, And A Fresh Plot Twist: Actives and Inactives Could Reshape The West Regional

The key issues for both Wisconsin and North Carolina coming into Thursday’s Sweet 16 contest revolve around injuries. However, these concerns exist on different ends of the spectrum. For the Badgers, the team reported that Traevon Jackson will play in his first game since January. However, the role Jackson will play is the main question. When […]

Is This The Beginning Of The End For Bruce Weber At Kansas State?

Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber enjoyed a great start to his tenure as the Wildcats’ head coach, winning a share of the Big 12 championship in 2013. However, the Wildcats finished fifth in the league last season and a disappointing eighth in 2015 after being picked fourth in the preseason. Weber is also yet […]

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