Classic power conference showdown between Vols and Wolverines Two at-large selections from two of the six major conferences will square off in an 8-9 game in the West Region as the Michigan Wolverines face the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday afternoon in Charlotte. vs. #8 Michigan (20-13, 9-9 Big Ten) vs. #9 Tennessee (19-14, 8-8 SEC) Date/Time: Friday, March 18, 12:40 PM … [Read more...]
Duke vs Hampton | Prediction & Pick
Blue Devils path to Final Four begins Friday against Hampton The good news for the Hampton Pirates basketball team: they won the MEAC Championship tournament and earned an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. The bad news: they draw top-seeded Duke in a second round West Region contest on Friday in Charlotte. vs. #1 Duke (30-4, 13-3 ACC) vs. #16 Hampton (24-8, 11-5 … [Read more...]
Connecticut vs Bucknell | Prediction & Pick
Kemba and Connecticut try to buck Bucknell’s upset bid Having earned a place in college basketball folklore by winning five games in five nights on the world’s biggest stage, the Big East champion Connecticut Huskies set their sights on winning six more consecutive games in the NCAA Tournament. That journey begins Thursday when they face the Patriot League champion Bucknell Bison in … [Read more...]
Cincinnati vs Missouri | Prediction & Pick
Bearcats and Tigers go big in the capital city Two power teams from two of the power conferences tangle as the Cincinnati Bearcats of the Big East play the Missouri Tigers of the Big 12 in a second round West Region contest on Thursday in Washington D.C. vs. #6 Cincinnati (25-8, 11-7 Big East) vs. #11 Missouri (23-10, 8-8 Big 12) Date/Time: Thursday, March 17, 9:50 PM … [Read more...]