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Even though the team won, it may appear too flawed and not equipped to make a deep run. A little turbulence can happen on the way to paradise.
Winners and losers from the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament
The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament is in the books, and we ended up with an awful lot of chalk.
Teams to watch and avoid in the 2019 NCAA Tournament
Not all of the 68 teams that make up the NCAA Tournament bracket are in the same place. Some are scorching hot after conference tournament runs, while others have limped to the finish line.
Players to watch in the NCAA Tournament
Not only will the Big Dance feature stud players who will be toiling in the NBA come fall, but there also will emerge guys who have been great players at their schools yet may not be well-known...
Teams most likely to play Cinderella in the 2019 NCAA Tournament
With the 2019 NCAA Tournament upon us, here are 10 teams that could grab the nation's attention over the next few weeks.
The tournament games that are worth skipping work for
When you are someone like me who loves college basketball, every game is worth skipping work for. The beauty of the NCAA Tournament is that you just never know where that great game or great upset is lurking.
As the tournament begins, we're already suffering from Duke fatigue
Our country is divided in so many ways. It seems that every day is an internet battle between political ideologies. We fight over LeBron vs. Jordan. Does a straw have one hole or two? One thing we can agree on: We all are tired of hearing about Duke.
The 25 best college hoops programs from the 21st century
It is a tough task to truly rank the top 25 programs over this time frame. Only three of the programs have had the same coach the entire time, and aside from a select few, many programs experience considerable peaks and valleys during a 22-year stretch.
The greatest moments in the North Carolina-Duke rivalry
Duke-Carolina. Carolina-Duke. No matter how you say it, the blue blood programs separated by eight miles of Tobacco Road form one of the greatest rivalries in sports.
Best freshmen in college basketball
Today's freshmen impact college basketball in much bigger ways than ever, including these youngsters.
Best seniors in college basketball
Seniors stars are seemingly a rarity in this day and age of college basketball, but here are 12 of the best in the country.
Mid-majors to remember come March
Now that conference play is in full swing, we tend to forget about all those strong mid-major teams that we have seen pull off a few upsets, take blue bloods down to the wire and that ultimately could hear their names announced on Selection Sunday.
College basketball's Player of the Year candidates
As conference play is in full swing, players are chasing down individual honors, and none is bigger than a Player of the Year Award.
College basketball's most underrated stars
Becoming a star in the 2018-2019 NCAA basketball season has been rather tough. If you watch just certain sports outlets, you would think the only true stars reside in Durham, North Carolina.
Ranking the best national championship teams of the last 30 years
There have been 30 years of title teams but there are 32 champions due to split national championships in 1997 and 2003. All champions are included, so let's see how the rankings stack up.
Top 25 college hoops big men of the last 25 years
Here are the top 25 big men over the past 25 college seasons.
The 10 best moments from the College Football Playoff semifinals
As we get set for the fifth season of the College Football Playoff semifinals, it is a good time to look back at the best moments from the first four seasons.
Players to watch: Playoff and New Year's Six bowls
The New Year's Six consists of the Rose, Orange, Sugar, Fiesta, Cotton and Peach Bowls. This year, the Orange and Cotton Bowls will act as semifinals for the College Football Playoff, while the others have some of the best teams in the nation facing off.
Players to watch: pre-New Year's Day bowls
There are 17 games wedged in the period between Christmas and the first day of 2019 to make it a fun time to grab some cocoa and snuggle up in front of the television. Here are 27 players to watch before 2019 rings in.
The top 25 college hoops guards/wings of the last 25 years
Sure, they may have been forwards during their time in college, but as wings they were playmakers. Call it the LeBron James effect.
NFL legends who made their mark in college bowl history
Most great NFL players were great college football players first. They piled up huge stats and had solid amateur careers before they stepped onto football's biggest stage and became legends.
Top 50 college basketball players of all time
To fine-tune the list of all the great college basketball players in history down to the 50 greatest is a difficult task. Some players exploded onto the scene and then bolted for NBA riches, while others had a three- or four-year dominant career.
Players to watch: Pre-Christmas bowls
Missing these bowls means missing out on some of the hidden gems in the nation. Just because these teams aren't at the forefront of the rankings doesn't mean there aren't some great players who will be competing in these bowls. Some have had fantastic seasons, and some will find themselves being difference makers on Sundays.
Most intriguing NFL prospects playing in 2018 bowl games
The NFL Draft is still months away, but with the college bowl season upon us we might as well take a look at some of the players you should hear about during both times.
Most important player on every team in each bowl matchup
Some are Heisman-caliber players, while others are stars from smaller programs that are darn good themselves. There are other players who will be playing the final game of their great careers.
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