Even when there was no reason to be outraged, people were about the results of the NCAA’s bracket preview. Their misplaced anger shows the continued need for discussion of metrics-on all sides.
Tag: NCAA Tournament
2017-18 CBB Preview Questions: The one giant, unquantifiable variable
Of the many questions one can conjure up entering a season (Who’s the national title favorite? Why is Team XYZ only a 7 seed and not a 6 in someone’s preseason bracketology? How much more hideous can court designs get?), all of them take on a trivial quality this year, even more than they ever might have in the past.
This national championship is a little different for Roy Williams and North Carolina
Roy Williams has now led North Carolina to three national championships during his tenure. While his first two were no surprise as they were loaded with talent, this one was a little different, and has to feel a little different as well.
Would the American Athletic Conference offer better NCAA Tournament access for Wichita State?
Reports suggest that Wichita State will one day leave the Missouri Valley Conference for the American Athletic Conference, with the only question being when it will happen. If it does happen, will that give the Shockers a better shot at reaching the NCAA Tournament?
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – April 3, 2017
We look back at Monday’s national championship game, which was not a thing of beauty but had plenty of drama. Along the way we share some post-game quotes from both coaches.
The Morning Dish – Monday, April 3, 2017
It’s all come down to one game. 351 teams in Division I began practice in the fall with the ultimate goal to be playing on this Monday night in April. One team had the chance to do this just last year, and lost a heart-breaker. The other team is here […]
College Basketball Tonight – April 2, 2017
In our Final Four special edition, three head coaches join us to offer their insights on the Final Four, as well as their own programs.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, April 2, 2017
North Carolina will get a chance to finish what it started last year. Gonzaga gets a shot at finishing what it started nearly 20 years ago.
South Carolina 77, Florida 70: Three points of emphasis
South Carolina completed a journey from being picked eighth in their conference to reaching the Final Four, and a few things help explain the victory to get them there.
College Basketball Tonight – March 26, 2017
In the latest edition of College Basketball Tonight, we break down the regional finals as the Final Four is all set. A pair of special guests join us to help break the games down.
