Here’s a region-by-region look as you all fill out your brackets. May the madness begin!

South Region

I don’t see any way in which Kentucky does not win this region. They’re set up to face UConn in the second round. While it will be an interesting game, it shouldn’t be too difficult for them.

In the rest of the bracket, a deceptively good Wichita State team will play a VCU team that people are certain to overrate. This game could go either way, but the determining factor could very well be Wichita State anger at the masses picking against them as a five seed. Then they’ll play Indiana because, honestly, New Mexico State doesn’t have a chance. The Shockers should win there as well, because Indiana is always vulnerable. If they don’t though, that will set up a rematch of Kentucky’s only first loss of the season (damn you Vanderbilt!). Continue reading March Madness 2012 Bracket Preview »

While the buzz of “Linsanity” has died down considerably in the past weeks, there is still reason to talk about Harvard basketball.

The Crimson men’s basketball team is going to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1946 after winning the first outright Ivy League championship in school history. The tournament appearance comes just one season after Harvard fell one heartbreaking game short of making the “Big Dance.”

Last year, after splitting the regular season Ivy League title with Princeton, the Crimson were forced into a one-game playoff to determine the league’s automatic NCAA tournament bid. Princeton’s Douglas Davis dashed Harvard’s tournament hopes with a buzzer-beater to give the Tigers a 63-62 win. Continue reading Harvard Makes First NCAA Tourney Since 1946 »

1. Kentucky (63)

I have trouble seeing them lose another game this season.

2. Syracuse (2)

The Orange have a #1 seed locked up, and are 30-1. They’ve proven to be the class of the Big East. Given the grueling nature of the conference tournament though, there is a very reasonable possibility that they could be upset. They don’t have anything to gain and may actually be weakened in the long run if they win the tournament. This isn’t to say that they will throw a game or anything, just that their respective hearts may not be in it. Continue reading Basketball AP Top 25 (Week 18): UNC Proves Superiority Over Duke »

1. Kentucky (63)

The Wildcats are 28-1. Their only loss was on the road against the #18 team in the country. All of their starters could be taken in the first round of the NBA draft. What more is there to say?

2. Syracuse (2)

I would like to know which two writers keep voting Syracuse #1 every week. Their consistency is admirable, despite the fact that they’re wrong. Continue reading Basketball AP Top 25 – Week 17 »

1. Kentucky (63)

Bold prediction of the week: the Wildcats will get a #1 seed.

2. Syracuse (2)

Record-wise, the Orange have kept pace with the Wildcats. They’ve navigated a tough schedule and have a number of ways to beat you. With that said, a number of their games are very close. It’s good that they are able to close teams out late, but an inability to close them out earlier will leave them vulnerable in March. Continue reading Basketball AP Top 25 – Week 16 »

1. Kentucky (63)

The Wildcats toyed with #14 Florida last week, but it was never a contest. They didn’t seem particularly challenged, pulling away at the beginning of the second half. The only doubts that remain with them are whether their inexperience will cause them to seize up in an important game. No one can match their talent.

2. Syracuse (2)

There’s not much new to report on the Orange. They gutted out a win against a good (#10) Georgetown team and a bad UConn team last week. Continue reading Basketball AP Top 25 – Week 15 »

With 6.4 seconds remaining in the extra session, Boston College (19-10-1) sophomore forward Bill Arnold roofed a shot from the right slot, beating Boston University (17-10-1) senior goaltender Kieran Millan for a dramatic 3-2 overtime win in the 60th installment of the Beanpot at the TD Garden in Boston, Mass.

The game was brilliantly played throughout, with exciting back-and-forth play complemented by excellent netminding, timely goals, and well-executed special teams play in front of a sold out crowd of 17,565.

After a BU rush resulted in a turnover as time was expiring in overtime, senior forward Barry Almeida gained possession, passed the puck to junior Steven Whitney, who dropped a pass to Arnold for the winning tally. Continue reading Arnold’s OT Winner Lifts Eagles to 3-2 Beanpot Win »