Final Four

  1. John Calipari vs. Rick Pitino Rivalry at a Fever Pitch in 2012

    In the aftermath of the 2012 NCAA tournament, the spotlight of college basketball is fixated on the Bluegrass state...

    Paul Ables Written by Paul Ables about 1 month ago 924 reads 12 comments

  2. Where Does Kentucky Rank Among the Last 10 National Champions?

    The 2012 Kentucky Wildcats are one of the most dominant teams in recent memory. John Calipari 's team of "one and done" players proved that a national title can be won with talented, but yet inexperienced players...

    Matt Ryan Written by Matt Ryan about 1 month ago 335 reads 0 comments

  3. 25 Greatest NCAA Tournament Finals in History

    Kentucky’s performance last night left no doubt that the Wildcats are great NCAA champions, but the title game itself fell short of that lofty plateau...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 2 months ago 3,118 reads 3 comments

  4. Anthony Davis and the Top 25 Freshman Performances in Final Four History

    Anthony Davis' performance in the 2012 NCAA tournament will become legendary. As a freshman he dominated as Kentucky won its first NCAA championship in 14 years, a 67-59 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks...

    Alan Rubenstein Written by Alan Rubenstein about 2 months ago 1,317 reads 2 comments

  5. National Championship Game 2012: 5 Reasons Kansas Will Upset Kentucky

    For the first time in three years, the Butler Bulldogs will not be playing for an NCAA Championship. This year’s championship game will not be the David vs. Goliath matchup we’ve almost grown accustomed to...

    Howard Cowan Written by Howard Cowan about 2 months ago 663 reads 0 comments

  6. NCAA Championship 2012: Power Ranking Every Player in Title Game

    It is hard to believe, but only one game remains in this year's version of March Madness—the top-seeded Kentucky Wildcats are set to take on the Kansas Jayhawks in the NCAA title game...

    Ethan Back Written by Ethan Back about 2 months ago 557 reads 0 comments

  7. Final Four 2012: Kentucky Riot Casts a Dark Shadow on 2012 NCAA Tournament

    The dumbest thing fans of the Kentucky Wildcats could do after beating rival Louisville en route to the 2012 NCAA basketball national championship game was riot—but that's exactly what they did...

    Andrew Kulha Written by Andrew Kulha about 2 months ago 5,955 reads 7 comments

  8. Final Four 2012: How Kentucky Riot Will Affect Wildcats in Championship Game

    Sports and riots have had a direct correlation since the beginning of all things competition, but rarely do they positively affect a team that's still fighting for the biggest title in their sport...

    Alex Hall Written by Alex Hall about 2 months ago 1,027 reads 0 comments

  9. NCAA Final Four: Top 5 Championship Runners-Up

    Winning isn't everything, right? Try telling that to the teams that came oh-so close to obtaining NCAA basketball glory. Each year a champion is crowned, and each year one team walks back to the locker room wondering what could have been...

    Matt Moran Written by Matt Moran about 2 months ago 679 reads 2 comments

  10. Kentucky vs. Louisville: Characters That Will Impact Final Four Matchup

    Every story worth it's weight in gold has characters worth investing in, and that's exactly what we have in this epic 2012 Final Four matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals...

    Andrew Kulha Written by Andrew Kulha about 2 months ago 165 reads 0 comments

  11. Final Four 2012: Seth Davis' Picks for History's Best Title-Game Performances

    Seth Davis has seen plenty of first-rate basketball talent in his years covering the Final Four. With so many All-America standouts on display in New Orleans this weekend, Davis thinks ...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 2 months ago 490 reads 1 comments

  12. Kentucky vs. Louisville: Free Throws Continue to Be Key to Wildcats' Success

    Much has been made of Kentucky's seemingly unstoppable starting lineup in 2011-12, but it's not just a combination Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Terrence Jones, Doron Lamb and Marquis Teague that continue to carry the Wildcats to victory...

    Jessica Isner Written by Jessica Isner about 2 months ago 253 reads 1 comments

  13. Final Four MOPs: The Great (and Not-so-Great) Pro Careers After the Award

    Scan the list and you see names that are synonymous with greatness in the sport of basketball—Russell, Chamberlain, Baylor, West, Alcindor, Magic and Walton...

    Jerry Tapp Written by Jerry Tapp about 2 months ago 70 reads 0 comments

  14. Final Four: Bold Predicitions for Both Massive Matchups

    Well, I'm going to come right out and say it: Kentucky will not win the 2012 NCAA tournament. Say all you want about how great the Wildcats have looked so far. Say how they have more potential lottery selections than a corner gas station...

    Matt Moran Written by Matt Moran about 2 months ago 114 reads 0 comments

  15. 5 Reasons the NBA Playoffs Are Better Than the Final Four

    While the first weekend of March Madness is one of the best sporting events possible, the tournament loses its momentum as the rounds progress...

    Darryl Fetz Written by Darryl Fetz about 2 months ago 100 reads 0 comments

  16. Final Four 2012: Marquis Teague Is the Key for Kentucky

    As Frank Deford said on the Wednesday Morning NPR newscast, this year's crop of teams at the Final Four seems like world's Best in Show at the Westminster...

    Jessica Isner Written by Jessica Isner about 2 months ago 291 reads 0 comments

  17. NCAA Bracket 2012: Breaking Down Kansas' Run to Final Four

    NCAA brackets annually account for more paper shredder accidents than banking; Kansas' Final Four tear in 2012 has assuredly been the culprit for a handful of them...

    Brett Gering Written by Brett Gering about 2 months ago 1,143 reads 0 comments

  18. Bracketography: The Road to Final Four Sure Is Long for NCAA "Student Athletes"

    Just four teams remain on the long and winding road to the Final Four. Let's examine exactly how long that road has been. This college basketball season is 144 days long...

    Dan Levy Written by Dan Levy about 2 months ago 1,016 reads 3 comments

  19. NCAA Bracket 2012: AP All-American Choices Fit Well with Final Four

    The Associated Press unveiled its college basketball All-American teams on Monday and (Surprise! Surprise!) three of the five first-team selections will be partaking in the Final Four of the 2012 NCAA Tournament this weekend...

    Josh Martin Written by Josh Martin about 2 months ago 1,644 reads 0 comments

  20. Final Four 2012: Ohio State's Defense Is Key to Crushing Kansas

    The Final Four features four powerhouse programs that all have premier big men. Ohio State is here because of sophomore Jared Sullinger...

    Eric Ball Written by Eric Ball about 2 months ago 164 reads 0 comments

  21. Final Four Bracket 2012: Key Players to Watch for Each Matchup

    In an NCAA tournament riddled with historic upsets , the Final Four stage will be no place for a Cinderella story. Kentucky punched their ticket with an 80 to 67 win against Baylor, marking the school’s 15 th appearance in the Final Four...

    Howard Cowan Written by Howard Cowan about 2 months ago 521 reads 0 comments

  22. Final Four 2012: Will John Calipari Ever Win an NCAA Title?

    John Calipari is due for a championship. Of course, he’s been due for a while now. But if the Wildcats head coach fails to win a NCAA Tournament title this season, he’ll struggle to ever win one...

    David Daniels Written by David Daniels about 2 months ago 317 reads 0 comments

  23. Final Four 2012: Most Intriguing Storylines to Track in New Orleans

    What could possibly make the Final Four of the 2012 NCAA tournament any more exciting than it already is to casual fans and college basketball diehards alike? Why, storylines, of ...

    Josh Martin Written by Josh Martin about 2 months ago 163 reads 0 comments

  24. NCAA Tournament Chat: Elite Eight Winners, Storylines & Early Final Four Preview

    Are you as giddy as we are to see Rick Pitino and John Calipari face off for a spot in the national championship game? Subscribe to the Wide Left podcast in iTunes here ...

    Dan Levy Written by Dan Levy about 2 months ago 1,429 reads 1 comments

  25. Kansas vs. Ohio State: Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread Info and Predictions

    Kansas vs. Ohio State—at least now only one team can choke. Two teams with a history of falling short in the NCAA tournament are set to face off in the Final Four . Only two victories stand between each squad and a national title...

    David Daniels Written by David Daniels about 2 months ago 11,885 reads 61 comments