In our latest podcast, we look at a few early games in the Big East and Atlantic 10 Tournaments, a few bubble teams in action, one more automatic bid that went out on Wednesday, and a shocking coaching move.
Tag: NCAA Tournament
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – March 12, 2019
In our latest podcast, we look at the early conference tournaments that are in the books and their implications for bubble teams as well as the NIT. We then look ahead to the conference tournaments that are right in front of us this week.
Case of Indiana shows NCAA selection process needing return to common sense
That we’re even discussing a 15-14 team as an at-large contender suggests the NCAA Tournament is in serious need of changes and a return to basics in its selection process
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – March 1, 2019
In our latest podcast, we start by talking about a streak staying alive, then some teams not playing well down the stretch and the fate of mid-majors relative to the NCAA Tournament. We wonder: can any mid-major give someone a hard time in the NCAA Tournament?
Scanning the Nation Notebook – Feb. 15, 2019: On the soft bubble, Buffalo, UCLA, Bucknell & more
Some quick notes from around the country including thoughts on the bubble, Buffalo, Bucknell, Old Dominion and dwindling television coverage for too many leagues.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – February 15, 2019
In our latest podcast, we talk about a bad night in the state of Kentucky earlier in the week, then a big discussion of the NCAA Tournament and the teams on the weakest bubble in a long time. That leads into a prolonged talk about mid-majors this season.
The Morning Dish – Sunday, February 10, 2019
A Saturday full of showdown games had one that was especially decisive, though we throw a little caution flag on their ceiling. Plus the early top 16 seeds are revealed, a Bulldog likely down for the rest of the season, and an AD voices his support – but what does it really mean?
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – February 8, 2019
In our latest podcast, we explore what’s happening with a few elite teams, two of who are a bit surprising and one who is not. We also look at one state where things are especially bad out west and got worse over the last couple of days, as well as a recent announcement regarding the NCAA Tournament.
For Conference USA, non-conference wins will make a bigger difference than the conference schedule
Conference USA is rolling out a new conference schedule formula this season in hopes of improving teams in the NCAA Tournament and seeding. There is something more urgent for the teams to do to those ends: win more and better non-conference games.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – May 30, 2018
The NBA Draft and its deadline to withdraw to return to school leads the way in our latest podcast. We also look at one conference’s new scheduling plans, a number of quick hitters, and pay tribute to a fallen conference leader.
