1. Michigan Basketball: Wolverines' Easiest Road to Winning the 2013 NCAA Title

    A sensational start to the NCAA tournament has Michigan basketball looking like a threat to bring the national title back to Ann Arbor...

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  2. Power Ranking Every Coach in the Sweet 16

    With the NCAA tournament field down to the Sweet 16, the pressure is mounting on coaches as well as players...

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  3. Ranking the Top 16 High-Flyers of Sweet 16

    In high-pressure Sweet 16 games, momentum is critical, and few plays can swing it faster than a jaw-dropping slam dunk...

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  4. Every Sweet 16 Team's Bread-and-Butter Play

    The high stakes and high competition level of the Sweet 16 mean that one or two possessions can make the difference between moving on and going home...

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  5. 10 Biggest Lessons We've Learned Heading into the Sweet 16

    With the world of March Madness catching its breath before the Sweet 16, it's time to reflect on the games that are in the books...

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  6. Kansas Jayhawks' Blueprint to Beat Michigan Wolverines in Sweet 16

    A resounding win over former coach Roy Williams on Sunday propelled the Kansas Jayhawks into the Sweet 16. Their opponent will be a Michigan team that boasts one of the scariest offenses KU has seen all year...

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  7. Wichita State Shocks Gonzaga with Third-Round Upset

    The ninth-seeded Wichita State Shockers have upset the nation's top-ranked team by a 76-70 margin. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are the first No. 1 seed to fall in the 2013 tournament...

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  8. Michigan Basketball: Dismantling of VCU Shows U-M Is True NCAA Title Threat

    The Michigan Wolverines advanced to the Sweet 16 on Saturday afternoon by slaughtering a very tough Virginia Commonwealth team, 78-53...

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  9. NCAA Tournament 2013: Best Matchups in Round of 32

    The second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament is in the books, and it set up some terrific games for the Round of 32...

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  10. Gonzaga Bulldogs Survive Southern Jaguars in Second-Round Thriller

    Top-seeded Gonzaga breathes a sigh of relief after escaping from the Southern Jaguars by a 64-58 margin. The 16th seeds were in it right up to the final minute, but couldn't quite hit enough three-pointers to close the deal...

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  11. 10 Most One-Dimensional Teams in the NCAA Tournament

    Sometimes, the best way to succeed in any sporting event (including the NCAA tournament) is to master one aspect of the game and do it so well that no one can beat you at it...

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  12. Most Clutch Players in the 2013 NCAA Tournament

    With the 2013 NCAA tournament getting underway, one of the biggest assets to any team is a key player who can be counted on in the clutch...

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  13. 10 Coaches on the Hot Seat Entering 2013 NCAA Tournament

    Many of the coaches in the 2013 NCAA tournament are thrilled just to be in the field of 68, but some face higher expectations from their programs...

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  14. Ranking NCAA Bracketologists: Whom to Trust with Your 2013 Bracket

    With the 2013 NCAA tournament tipping off in just over 24 hours, fans from the casual to the hardcore are looking for tips from top bracketologists...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 3 months ago 21,039 reads 4 comments

  15. Ranking the 10 Teams with the Easiest Road to the Final Four

    With the brackets set for the 2013 NCAA tournament, college basketball’s best teams have their eyes on the Final Four. Some, however, will have a much tougher time getting there than others...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 3 months ago 22,644 reads 5 comments

  16. NCAA Bracket 2013: Ranking All 68 Teams

    The 2013 NCAA bracket is set, and every team in the field of 68 is ready for its moment in the spotlight. With the matchups set for the Big Dance, a whole new set of questions opens up...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 3 months ago 364,479 reads 112 comments

  17. Kansas Wallops K-State to Capture 2013 Big 12 Tournament Title

    For the third time this season, the Kansas Jayhawks have defeated the Kansas State Wildcats, 70-54. The Jayhawks wrap up the Big 12 tournament title and put themselves in prime position to contend for a No...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 3 months ago 7,601 reads 1 comments

  18. Which NCAA Tournament Bubble Teams Deserve a Chance to Make Field of 68?

    With Selection Sunday just days away, the biggest question in college basketball is which teams will make it off the bubble and into the NCAA tournament...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 3 months ago 1,452 reads 1 comments

  19. 10 Biggest Red Flags for NCAA Tournament Hopefuls as Selection Sunday Approaches

    One of the most prominent lessons of this college basketball season is that, even with the NCAA tournament less than a week away, no single unstoppable team has emerged...

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  20. Why a Team's Conference Tourney Performance Is Overrated Come March Madness

    College basketball is in the thick of conference tourney season, and every team wants the momentum of a league championship as it heads into March Madness...

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  21. 10 Most Lethal Sharpshooters to Watch in the NCAA Tournament

    The NCAA tournament is almost here, and that means close finishes and buzzer-beaters galore. When a game comes down to the final possession, few weapons become as valuable as a dead-eye shooter with unlimited range...

    Thad Novak Written by Thad Novak about 3 months ago 9,161 reads 28 comments

  22. Stock Watch for Each Top 25 Team a Week from the Big Dance

    The Big Dance tips off a week from Tuesday, and the best teams in college hoops are jockeying for position in conference tournament action...

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  23. 10 Mid-Major Stars Ready to Make Their Teams This Year's Cinderella

    From Weber State’s Harold “The Show” Arceneaux to Valparaiso’s Bryce Drew, many of the best Cinderella stories of March Madness have had one transcendent star leading the charge...

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  24. Teams That Need Deep Tournament Runs to Keep Big Dance Hopes Alive

    College basketball’s regular season is in the books, and teams hoping to sneak into March Madness are almost out of time...

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  25. Ranking the 10 College Basketball Coaches Most Likely to Have a Meltdown

    From Bobby Knight’s chair toss to John Chaney’s press-conference death threats, college basketball coaches have a colorful history of losing their cool...

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