St. John’s ultimately paid for midseason swoon with March Madness rejection

So it turns out St. John’s fans aren’t even consoled by cursing the fickle finger of fate — though they might want to use a different finger to send a message to the NCAA Tournament selection committee. It turns out St. John’s wasn’t that close to the bubble, and even the Big East teams that […]
Rick Pitino rails on ‘fraudulent’ March Madness metrics with St. John’s out

The NCAA Tournament bubble didn’t burst at St. John’s University on Sunday, as it turns out it never actually existed. Not only was St. John’s removed from the 68-team list, but despite a strong second half of the season that included six straight wins and a defensive push, St. John’s was not among the first […]
UConn got screwed in March Madness draw, and 9 other reactions from men’s NCAA bracket release

We have a bracket, and now we have three days to talk about it. Let’s get started right away. Here are my 10 immediate thoughts about this year’s 68 disciplines. 1. It sounds like… UConn has a raw deal, right? Widely regarded as the best team in the country for much of this season, Connecticut […]
March Madness bracket 2024 West Region breakdown: UNC a favorite

As March Madness reaches its finale on Tuesday, here’s a look at the NCAA Tournament West Division. No. 1 North Carolina (27-7) meeting: ACC coach: Herbert Davis (3rd season) Post up: A year after missing out on the tournament, North Carolina State is back in a familiar place as one of the favorites to cut […]
Full 2024 March Madness field

It’s been 17 years since the team won back-to-back NCAA men’s basketball championships. But the UConn Huskies appear ready to end that drought. The 68 teams for the 2024 NCAA Tournament have been revealed, and fans around the world will fill in the slots to choose which team will follow the Huskies as national champions. […]
Yale gets March Madness 2024 bid with Ivy League final buzzer-beater

March Madness hit the Ivy League on Sunday, as Yale used a last-second basket to defeat Brown and advance to the NCAA Tournament. Matt Knowling’s short jumper gave Yale a 62-61 lead over Brown University, and an 8-1 run ended the game for the Bulldogs, helping Yale avoid an upset at Levian University on Columbia […]
It’s March Madness and more people than ever can legally bet on basketball games

Commercial content. Over 21 years old. North Carolinians may be getting a little more involved in this year’s NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, as they will be able to legally bet on games for the first time through a smartphone app or computer. For the sixth year in a row, the number of states […]
Women’s March Madness 2024 printable blank NCAA bracket

It’s the best time of year to be a basketball fan. The Women’s March Madness 2024 Tournament will be held. Last year’s women’s tournament saw Angel Reese and LSU defeat Caitlin Clark’s Iowa in dramatic fashion to win the championship. This year, LSU is a repeat contender but is already embroiled in pre-tournament drama. After […]
Printable blank NCAA bracket template for March Madness 2024

It’s here, it’s finally here. March Madness 2024 is upon us. On Monday, April 8th, 68 teams will compete for the national championship in Glendale, Arizona. Last year, we watched No. 4 seed UW defeat No. 5 seed San Diego State to win the national championship. This year, UConn looks poised to repeat, but this […]
Dan Monson gets fired, then leads Long Beach State to March Madness

Perhaps Long Beach State should have fired Dan Monson sooner. The longtime college basketball coach was fired Monday after the school announced he would not return for an 18th season. But before he departs, Monson will take Long Beach State back to the NCAA Tournament after an unexpected showing in the Big West Conference Tournament. […]