LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!!!!
Tournament schedule tomorrow.
Team news:
Army has sold out their first round game against Syracuse tomorrow.
James Madison expects a track meet in their Tournament opener.
Nothing about an NCAA trip gets old for South Dakota State.
The underdog role suits South Carolina. The Gamecocks hope to carry on the energy they found in the SEC Tournament, and they are not overlooking Jacksonville.
A final push took Kansas State to the Tournament. They are glad for a shot.
Michigan State and Mississippi State are trying to prove they're more than one star.
Auburn is looking to make some noise in the Tournament.
Young West Virginia isn't feeling any NCAA pressure.
George Washington returns to the Dance for the 17th time in program history.
Arizona State has refueled for the Tournament, and they are excited.
Kentucky's male practice players have helped them prepare for battle.
Oregon State is guarding against a meltdown at home, aka a repeat of last year. Their match up against Troy is a contrast in styles.
Penn enters the Tournament with the write attitude.
Princeton is eyeing an upset of West Virginia.
Idaho faces a tall order in Baylor.
When will DePaul get their due as NCAA contenders?
UAlbany wants to upset Florida. The Danes are prepared.
Hard work paid off with a home game for Syracuse.
Florida seeks their edge.
The Kansas band got the assist for Drake.
Player news:
Texas point guard Celina Rodrigo leads with quiet toughness.
Syracuse twins Briana and Bria Day are tall, talented and talkative.
UCLA seniors Nirra Fields and Kacy Swain hope for a better NCAA Tournament experience than when they were freshmen.
Aerial Powers has her sights set on the Michigan State scoring record, and opening round opponent Belmont.
Purdue center Bree Horrocks is the only out player in the Tournament.
Anna Ross has lead Penn to the Dance.
Louisville's Myisha Hines-Allen is hitting high gear in March.
Ohio State hopes Ameryst Alston is back for their tournament opener.
Former Colorado State star Gritt Ryder is enjoying the NCAA berth from the bench.
Buffalo's Cassie Oursler is at home on the range.
Point guard Jessica Thomas has lead Miami to the Dance.
Ronni Williams willed Florida to the postseason.
Oregon State's Ruth Hamblin has elevated her play in recent weeks.
Coach news:
UCLA coach Cori Close learned from legend John Wooden.
For Colorado State coach Ryun Williams, the spotlight is not wanted.
Syracuse coach Quentin Hillsman is outspoken.
NCAA Tournament coverage:
ESPN will call six games remotely during rounds one and two.
The game:
Another story on how the rules have changed and might increase interest.
WNBA news:
Elena Delle Donne wants to lower the rims.
Maya Moore on finding balance, striving to be great and enjoying the ride.
Ruth Riley is still scoring slam dunks helping others.
High school news:
An emerging Louisiana star known as "Moon" is rocketing up the recruiting rankings.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
WNIT, first day
Tulane, Minnesota, South Dakota and Michigan were the winners in the WNIT's first day.
Perhaps the highlight was Gopher senior Rachel Banham's 48 points - a new WNIT record.
Lots of games on tap tomorrow:
Thursday, March 17
IUPUI at Central Michigan, 7 pm ET
Bucknell at Akron, 7 pm ET
Marshall at Ohio, 7 pm ET
Elon at Virginia Tech, 7 pm ET
Liberty at Villanova, 7 pm ET
Harvard at Hofstra, 7 pm ET
Georgetown at Rutgers, 7 pm ET
Virginia at VCU, 7 pm ET
Mercer at Georgia Tech, 7 pm ET
Wake Forest at Charlotte, 7 pm ET
UTRGV at TCU, 8 pm ET
Southern at Arkansas State, 8 pm ET
Sacred Heart at Drake, 8 pm ET
Northern Iowa at Nebraska, 8 pm ET
Ball State at Iowa, 8 pm ET
Little Rock at Saint Louis, 8 pm ET
UT Martin at Memphis, 8 pm ET
Dayton at Western Kentucky, 8 pm ET
San Diego at Northwestern, 8 pm ET
UC Riverside at Gonzaga, 9 pm ET
Long Beach State at Oregon, 9 pm ET
Abilene Christian at UTEP, 9:05 pm ET
Eastern Michigan at St. Mary’s, 10 pm ET
Perhaps the highlight was Gopher senior Rachel Banham's 48 points - a new WNIT record.
Lots of games on tap tomorrow:
Thursday, March 17
IUPUI at Central Michigan, 7 pm ET
Bucknell at Akron, 7 pm ET
Marshall at Ohio, 7 pm ET
Elon at Virginia Tech, 7 pm ET
Liberty at Villanova, 7 pm ET
Harvard at Hofstra, 7 pm ET
Georgetown at Rutgers, 7 pm ET
Virginia at VCU, 7 pm ET
Mercer at Georgia Tech, 7 pm ET
Wake Forest at Charlotte, 7 pm ET
UTRGV at TCU, 8 pm ET
Southern at Arkansas State, 8 pm ET
Sacred Heart at Drake, 8 pm ET
Northern Iowa at Nebraska, 8 pm ET
Ball State at Iowa, 8 pm ET
Little Rock at Saint Louis, 8 pm ET
UT Martin at Memphis, 8 pm ET
Dayton at Western Kentucky, 8 pm ET
San Diego at Northwestern, 8 pm ET
UC Riverside at Gonzaga, 9 pm ET
Long Beach State at Oregon, 9 pm ET
Abilene Christian at UTEP, 9:05 pm ET
Eastern Michigan at St. Mary’s, 10 pm ET
Missing wbbstate.com? Who isn't
The ugly story of the loss of the wonderful statistical companion wbbstate.com.
I hope it comes back.
I hope it comes back.
Behind the President's picks, let the copy flow
President Obama's bracket.
He sees Florida State going far. We will see.
Team news:
How does UConn do it every year? But there are four teams who can stop them. The Huskies are itching to get back at it after a rest.
Syracuse wants to get to the Sweet 16. They impressed fans at a game promo event yesterday. The 'Cuse also plays seven starters. They were also hurt by bad timing.
In a season of change, Maryland returns to the Dance as a #2 seed.
Florida is flavoring the field of 64.
The sharp Washington Huskies are headed to the Dance.
Oregon State is ready to take care of unfinished business.
Behind Missouri's postseason preparation.
Duquesne's first NCAA bid is cause for celebration.
Iona is savoring their accomplishment.
Albany is prepared entering the Tournament.
The growth of Mississippi State tells the story of the women's game.
Auburn leads the SEC in academic achievement.
FGCU is moving on after their NCAA snub.
It was a different long season for Marshall.
Player news:
Canadians to watch in the NCAA Tournament.
Jordin Canada has lead UCLA to the Tournament.
Baylor is more than Niya and Nina with a healthy Alexis Jones.
UConn's big three are looking to make history.
A day with Oregon State's Ruth Hamblin is a study in success on and off the court.
Michigan State's Aerial Powers isn't thinking about the WNBA right now.
Jacksonville's Sherranda Riddick is living in a Tournament dream world.
Breanna Lewis' development lead Kansas State into the Dance.
Coach news:
Louisville coach Jeff Walz will write fans a letter to get out of work Friday to come to their first-round game.
Georgia is back in the Tournament under first-year coach Joni Taylor.
Shot doctor Jennifer Azzi is in for San Francisco. Azzi pulled her team through losses to get to the tourney.
Charli Turner Throne's familiy atmosphere is a key in the Sun Devil's success.
South Florida coach Jose Fernandez has the Bulls flying above the clouds.
Jacksonville vs. South Carolina will pit mentee vs. mentor.
Coaches of the Asheville men and women share a special bond.
BYU coach Jeff Judkins keeps the team steadily successful.
The Belmont and Michigan State coaches are friends, now turned foes.
Campbell coach Wanda Watkins steps down after 35 seasons.
Naismith COY finalists:
Geno, Muffet, Dawn and Scott.
WNBA and International news:
Q&A with Liberty assistant coach Katie Smith.
Tonya Edwards is the Sparks' new assistant coach.
Skylar Diggins' new contract with Dallas is for four years.
Kelsey Griffin will skip the season to compete for a spot on the Australian national team.
Australian Liz Cambage, who has size 15 feet, has launched her own shoe line for women like herself.
He sees Florida State going far. We will see.
Team news:
How does UConn do it every year? But there are four teams who can stop them. The Huskies are itching to get back at it after a rest.
Syracuse wants to get to the Sweet 16. They impressed fans at a game promo event yesterday. The 'Cuse also plays seven starters. They were also hurt by bad timing.
In a season of change, Maryland returns to the Dance as a #2 seed.
Florida is flavoring the field of 64.
The sharp Washington Huskies are headed to the Dance.
Oregon State is ready to take care of unfinished business.
Behind Missouri's postseason preparation.
Duquesne's first NCAA bid is cause for celebration.
Iona is savoring their accomplishment.
Albany is prepared entering the Tournament.
The growth of Mississippi State tells the story of the women's game.
Auburn leads the SEC in academic achievement.
FGCU is moving on after their NCAA snub.
It was a different long season for Marshall.
Player news:
Canadians to watch in the NCAA Tournament.
Jordin Canada has lead UCLA to the Tournament.
Baylor is more than Niya and Nina with a healthy Alexis Jones.
UConn's big three are looking to make history.
A day with Oregon State's Ruth Hamblin is a study in success on and off the court.
Michigan State's Aerial Powers isn't thinking about the WNBA right now.
Jacksonville's Sherranda Riddick is living in a Tournament dream world.
Breanna Lewis' development lead Kansas State into the Dance.
Coach news:
Louisville coach Jeff Walz will write fans a letter to get out of work Friday to come to their first-round game.
Georgia is back in the Tournament under first-year coach Joni Taylor.
Shot doctor Jennifer Azzi is in for San Francisco. Azzi pulled her team through losses to get to the tourney.
Charli Turner Throne's familiy atmosphere is a key in the Sun Devil's success.
South Florida coach Jose Fernandez has the Bulls flying above the clouds.
Jacksonville vs. South Carolina will pit mentee vs. mentor.
Coaches of the Asheville men and women share a special bond.
BYU coach Jeff Judkins keeps the team steadily successful.
The Belmont and Michigan State coaches are friends, now turned foes.
Campbell coach Wanda Watkins steps down after 35 seasons.
Naismith COY finalists:
Geno, Muffet, Dawn and Scott.
WNBA and International news:
Q&A with Liberty assistant coach Katie Smith.
Tonya Edwards is the Sparks' new assistant coach.
Skylar Diggins' new contract with Dallas is for four years.
Kelsey Griffin will skip the season to compete for a spot on the Australian national team.
Australian Liz Cambage, who has size 15 feet, has launched her own shoe line for women like herself.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
NCAA Tournament story load
College basketball:
College hoops is taking it to new heights.
Team news:
Why Louisville landed in the Dallas regional instead of Lexington. It was drama.
Notre Dame got a pleasant geographical surprise.
Eight is not enough for Baylor.
Kentucky gets to play the Tournament at home.
Colorado State is headed west.
ASU was surprised by their #2 seed, and looks ahead.
Syracuse is looking ahead.
Duke feels kicked because they weren't selected for the Tournament. I have no idea why they'd be surprised at this.
Iowa's NCAA disappointment is motivating them.
East Carolina failed to meet expectations this year.
Player news:
South Carolina's seniors are making a mark through their love of the game.
UConn's Breanna Stewart is on the cover of Sports Illustrated's March Madness issue. Teammate Kia Nurse will see familiar faces this weekend when the team faces Robert Morris.
Jazmon Gwathmey is the new face of James Madison basketball.
Mikayla Venson has left Virginia.
2016 Lieberman Award:
Finalists are: Niya Johnson, Baylor; Moriah Jefferson, Connecticut; Brene Moseley, Maryland; Lindsay Allen, Notre Dame; Kelsey Mitchell, Ohio State.
Coach news:
San Francisco coach Jen Azzi welcomes the chance to return to Stanford for the Tournament.
UMaine's athletic director expects coach Richard Barron to sign a contract extension.
Penn State coach Coquese Washington is pleased with the progress her team made this season.
Boston University coach Katy Steding reflects on the squad's year.
North Carolina-Greensboro coach Wendy Palmer has been relieved of duties.
Colorado has hired a search firm to find its new coach.
WNBA news:
Verizon and the WNBA have a new marquee partnership.
Catching up with Tamika Catchings.
The Dallas Wings have signed guard Skylar Diggins to a multi-year contract extension.
The league's biggest problem is lack of interest from women. I've been saying that for a long time.
High school news:
Former Cal star and WNBA guard Alexis Gray-Lawson coached a Minnesota high school team to the state tournament.
This week's ESPN high school rankings.
College hoops is taking it to new heights.
Team news:
Why Louisville landed in the Dallas regional instead of Lexington. It was drama.
Notre Dame got a pleasant geographical surprise.
Eight is not enough for Baylor.
Kentucky gets to play the Tournament at home.
Colorado State is headed west.
ASU was surprised by their #2 seed, and looks ahead.
Syracuse is looking ahead.
Duke feels kicked because they weren't selected for the Tournament. I have no idea why they'd be surprised at this.
Iowa's NCAA disappointment is motivating them.
East Carolina failed to meet expectations this year.
Player news:
South Carolina's seniors are making a mark through their love of the game.
UConn's Breanna Stewart is on the cover of Sports Illustrated's March Madness issue. Teammate Kia Nurse will see familiar faces this weekend when the team faces Robert Morris.
Jazmon Gwathmey is the new face of James Madison basketball.
Mikayla Venson has left Virginia.
2016 Lieberman Award:
Finalists are: Niya Johnson, Baylor; Moriah Jefferson, Connecticut; Brene Moseley, Maryland; Lindsay Allen, Notre Dame; Kelsey Mitchell, Ohio State.
Coach news:
San Francisco coach Jen Azzi welcomes the chance to return to Stanford for the Tournament.
UMaine's athletic director expects coach Richard Barron to sign a contract extension.
Penn State coach Coquese Washington is pleased with the progress her team made this season.
Boston University coach Katy Steding reflects on the squad's year.
North Carolina-Greensboro coach Wendy Palmer has been relieved of duties.
Colorado has hired a search firm to find its new coach.
WNBA news:
Verizon and the WNBA have a new marquee partnership.
Catching up with Tamika Catchings.
The Dallas Wings have signed guard Skylar Diggins to a multi-year contract extension.
The league's biggest problem is lack of interest from women. I've been saying that for a long time.
High school news:
Former Cal star and WNBA guard Alexis Gray-Lawson coached a Minnesota high school team to the state tournament.
This week's ESPN high school rankings.
Monday, March 14, 2016
Big Dance (and other) story lines
Team news:
Can South Carolina escape Sioux Falls? The Gamecocks stayed close with fans at their party today.
South Florida is happy with their seed but puzzled by their placing in the Tournament.
Offseason tumult can't stop the Terps.
Can Baylor survive the Dallas regional?
Michigan State's NCAA vision has come to fruition.
Louisville's Tournament path is a tough one.
Duquesne is enjoying their moment in history.
Army has super sophomores.
The NCAA Committee said no to FGCU.
Western Kentucky sees the positives after their early C-USA Tournament exit.
LSU: the decline and the drop off.
Coach news:
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is emerging as the new face of women's basketball......again!
Bradley has fired coach Michael Brooks.
On the San Diego State transition from coach Beth Burns to coach Stacie Terry.
Can South Carolina escape Sioux Falls? The Gamecocks stayed close with fans at their party today.
South Florida is happy with their seed but puzzled by their placing in the Tournament.
Offseason tumult can't stop the Terps.
Can Baylor survive the Dallas regional?
Michigan State's NCAA vision has come to fruition.
Louisville's Tournament path is a tough one.
Duquesne is enjoying their moment in history.
Army has super sophomores.
The NCAA Committee said no to FGCU.
Western Kentucky sees the positives after their early C-USA Tournament exit.
LSU: the decline and the drop off.
Coach news:
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is emerging as the new face of women's basketball......again!
Bradley has fired coach Michael Brooks.
On the San Diego State transition from coach Beth Burns to coach Stacie Terry.
WNIT field named
The WNIT field has much talent:
AQ Teams
Abilene Christian (26-3), Southland
Arkansas State (26-5), Sun Belt
Bethune-Cookman (18-12), MEAC
Bucknell (24-7), Patriot
Drexel (19-13), Colonial
Florida Gulf Coast (28-5), Atlantic Sun
Fresno State (21-11), MWC
Harvard (14-13), Ivy
Liberty (20-12), Big South
Maine (26-8, America East
Mercer (24-8), Southern
Milwaukee (19-12), Horizon
Minnesota (19-11), Big Ten
Montana State (21-9), Big Sky
Northern Iowa (22-10), Missouri Valley
Ohio (24-6), Mid-American
Oregon (20-10), Pac-12
Quinnipiac (24-8), MAAC
Sacred Heart (20-12), Northeast
Saint Louis (24-7), Atlantic 10
Saint Mary’s (24-7), WCC
South Dakota (26-6), Summit
Southern (19-11), SWAC
TCU (16-14), Big 12
Temple (20-11), American
UC Riverside (23-8), Big West
UT Martin (21-9), Ohio Valley
UTEP (26-4), C-USA
UT Rio Grande Valley (19-13), WAC
Villanova (19-11), Big East
At-Large Teams
Akron (19-13), Mid-American
Alabama (15-15), SEC
Ball State (21-9), Mid-American
Central Michigan (22-10), Mid-American
Charlotte (19-11), C-USA
Creighton (17-17), Big East
Dayton (14-14), Atlantic 10
Drake (22-9), Missouri Valley
Eastern Michigan (21-11), Mid-American
Elon (18-12), Colonial
Georgetown (16-13), Big East
Georgia Tech (19-12), ACC
Gonzaga (18-13), West Coast
Hofstra (22-8), Colonial
Iowa (19-13), Big Ten
IUPUI (20-10), Summit
Little Rock (20-12), Sun Belt
Long Beach State (24-8), Big West
Marshall (21-11), C-USA
Memphis (18-12), American
Michigan (17-13), Big Ten
Nebraska (18-12), Big Ten
Northwestern (18-16), Big Ten
Rutgers (18-14), Big Ten
San Diego (23-7), West Coast
Santa Clara (23-8), West Coast
Tulane (21-11), American
Utah (16-14), Pac-12
VCU (23-9), Atlantic 10
Virginia (16-15), ACC
Virginia Tech (17-13), ACC
Wake Forest (16-15), ACC
Western Kentucky (24-6), C-USA
Wright State (24-10), Horizon
Round One (Times TBA)
Wednesday, March 16
Milwaukee at Minnesota
Creighton at South Dakota
Wright State at Michigan
Alabama at Tulane
Thursday, March 17
UC Riverside at Gonzaga
Long Beach State at Oregon
Eastern Michigan at St. Mary’s
UTRGV at TCU
Southern at Arkansas State
Abilene Christian at UTEP
Sacred Heart at Drake
Northern Iowa at Nebraska
Ball State at Iowa
Little Rock at Saint Louis
UT Martin at Memphis
Dayton at Western Kentucky
San Diego at Northwestern
IUPUI at Central Michigan
Bucknell at Akron
Marshall at Ohio
Elon at Virginia Tech
Liberty at Villanova
Harvard at Hofstra
Georgetown at Rutgers
Virginia at VCU
Mercer at Georgia Tech
Wake Forrest at Charlotte
Friday, March 18
Montana State at Utah
Santa Clara at Fresno State
Maine at Quinnipiac
Temple at Drexel
Bethune-Cookman at FGCU
AQ Teams
Abilene Christian (26-3), Southland
Arkansas State (26-5), Sun Belt
Bethune-Cookman (18-12), MEAC
Bucknell (24-7), Patriot
Drexel (19-13), Colonial
Florida Gulf Coast (28-5), Atlantic Sun
Fresno State (21-11), MWC
Harvard (14-13), Ivy
Liberty (20-12), Big South
Maine (26-8, America East
Mercer (24-8), Southern
Milwaukee (19-12), Horizon
Minnesota (19-11), Big Ten
Montana State (21-9), Big Sky
Northern Iowa (22-10), Missouri Valley
Ohio (24-6), Mid-American
Oregon (20-10), Pac-12
Quinnipiac (24-8), MAAC
Sacred Heart (20-12), Northeast
Saint Louis (24-7), Atlantic 10
Saint Mary’s (24-7), WCC
South Dakota (26-6), Summit
Southern (19-11), SWAC
TCU (16-14), Big 12
Temple (20-11), American
UC Riverside (23-8), Big West
UT Martin (21-9), Ohio Valley
UTEP (26-4), C-USA
UT Rio Grande Valley (19-13), WAC
Villanova (19-11), Big East
At-Large Teams
Akron (19-13), Mid-American
Alabama (15-15), SEC
Ball State (21-9), Mid-American
Central Michigan (22-10), Mid-American
Charlotte (19-11), C-USA
Creighton (17-17), Big East
Dayton (14-14), Atlantic 10
Drake (22-9), Missouri Valley
Eastern Michigan (21-11), Mid-American
Elon (18-12), Colonial
Georgetown (16-13), Big East
Georgia Tech (19-12), ACC
Gonzaga (18-13), West Coast
Hofstra (22-8), Colonial
Iowa (19-13), Big Ten
IUPUI (20-10), Summit
Little Rock (20-12), Sun Belt
Long Beach State (24-8), Big West
Marshall (21-11), C-USA
Memphis (18-12), American
Michigan (17-13), Big Ten
Nebraska (18-12), Big Ten
Northwestern (18-16), Big Ten
Rutgers (18-14), Big Ten
San Diego (23-7), West Coast
Santa Clara (23-8), West Coast
Tulane (21-11), American
Utah (16-14), Pac-12
VCU (23-9), Atlantic 10
Virginia (16-15), ACC
Virginia Tech (17-13), ACC
Wake Forest (16-15), ACC
Western Kentucky (24-6), C-USA
Wright State (24-10), Horizon
Round One (Times TBA)
Wednesday, March 16
Milwaukee at Minnesota
Creighton at South Dakota
Wright State at Michigan
Alabama at Tulane
Thursday, March 17
UC Riverside at Gonzaga
Long Beach State at Oregon
Eastern Michigan at St. Mary’s
UTRGV at TCU
Southern at Arkansas State
Abilene Christian at UTEP
Sacred Heart at Drake
Northern Iowa at Nebraska
Ball State at Iowa
Little Rock at Saint Louis
UT Martin at Memphis
Dayton at Western Kentucky
San Diego at Northwestern
IUPUI at Central Michigan
Bucknell at Akron
Marshall at Ohio
Elon at Virginia Tech
Liberty at Villanova
Harvard at Hofstra
Georgetown at Rutgers
Virginia at VCU
Mercer at Georgia Tech
Wake Forrest at Charlotte
Friday, March 18
Montana State at Utah
Santa Clara at Fresno State
Maine at Quinnipiac
Temple at Drexel
Bethune-Cookman at FGCU
Bracket contemplations
Today's wonderful selection show revealed the bracket.
Sioux Falls regional thoughts:
* Arizona State a #2 seed?
* Glad Tennessee made it. They deserved to after their upset of TAMU in the SEC Tournament.
* I disagree with the selection of Princeton. They were not impressive this year. And West Virginia will probably beat them up.
* Syracuse-Army, Florida-Albany, and George Washington-Kansas State are all very intriguing match ups that could go either way. Forget the seedings. It'll be whomever is the strongest mentally in all three games.
* Poor Jacksonville. Buffalo might be smarting Friday, too.
Lexington regional thoughts:
* Why in the world is South Dakota in this regional and not the Sioux Falls regional? That's disrespectful to fans.
* Georgia-Indiana could be an awesome game. Kudos to Bulldog first-year coach Joni Taylor for getting her team to the Big Dance.
* Looking forward to seeing how Washington-Penn and Oklahoma-Purdue match up.
* Poor NC A&T and poor Iona.
Dallas regional thoughts:
* St. John's and Auburn: seeded similarly, but completely different styles of play. Fun stuff.
* DePaul and James Madison should be a tough game. A really tough game that I wish I could see in person.
* I predict Oklahoma State kicks St. Bonaventure's behinds. Louisville will likely do the same to Central Arkansas, and Florida State, to Middle Tennessee.
* Texas A&M-Missouri AGAIN?
* Poor Idaho and poor Troy.
Bridgeport regional thoughts:
* Poor Robert Morris.
* I would also pay to sit courtside at Seton Hall-Duquesne.
* BYU-Missouri looks like a goodie, as does South Florida-Colorado State.
* Funniest moment of the selection show was a clip of Texas coach Karen Aston telling her team to "get their asses in position." I have a feeling they'll be ready to go against Alabama State.
Fill out your own bracket.
All but four of my picks made it.
Sioux Falls regional thoughts:
* Arizona State a #2 seed?
* Glad Tennessee made it. They deserved to after their upset of TAMU in the SEC Tournament.
* I disagree with the selection of Princeton. They were not impressive this year. And West Virginia will probably beat them up.
* Syracuse-Army, Florida-Albany, and George Washington-Kansas State are all very intriguing match ups that could go either way. Forget the seedings. It'll be whomever is the strongest mentally in all three games.
* Poor Jacksonville. Buffalo might be smarting Friday, too.
Lexington regional thoughts:
* Why in the world is South Dakota in this regional and not the Sioux Falls regional? That's disrespectful to fans.
* Georgia-Indiana could be an awesome game. Kudos to Bulldog first-year coach Joni Taylor for getting her team to the Big Dance.
* Looking forward to seeing how Washington-Penn and Oklahoma-Purdue match up.
* Poor NC A&T and poor Iona.
Dallas regional thoughts:
* St. John's and Auburn: seeded similarly, but completely different styles of play. Fun stuff.
* DePaul and James Madison should be a tough game. A really tough game that I wish I could see in person.
* I predict Oklahoma State kicks St. Bonaventure's behinds. Louisville will likely do the same to Central Arkansas, and Florida State, to Middle Tennessee.
* Texas A&M-Missouri AGAIN?
* Poor Idaho and poor Troy.
Bridgeport regional thoughts:
* Poor Robert Morris.
* I would also pay to sit courtside at Seton Hall-Duquesne.
* BYU-Missouri looks like a goodie, as does South Florida-Colorado State.
* Funniest moment of the selection show was a clip of Texas coach Karen Aston telling her team to "get their asses in position." I have a feeling they'll be ready to go against Alabama State.
Fill out your own bracket.
All but four of my picks made it.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Fighting hard for those last few spots
The last six auto bids were attained today, but not without some fights:
Jacksonville edged Florida Gulf coast, 56-54, for the Atlantic-Sun title.
UNC Asheville pulled out a 2OT win over Liberty, 64-62, for the Big South Championship.
Robert Morris rallied past Sacred Heart, 56-51, for the Northeast title.
Central Arkansas rolled by Sam Houston State, 69-62, for the Southland Championship and their first trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Green Bay routed Milwaukee, 64-32, for the Horizon League title.
Missouri State topped Northern Iowa, 71-58, for the Missouri Valley Championship.
So now we await Selection Monday.
I posted my picks last night. Since FGCU wasn't an automatic qualifier, I'd put them in, and then Montana State.
Three hours ago, the NCAA tweeted that the seeding is complete by the Selection Committee, and they are now putting teams into brackets.
The committee has been challenged this year because several regular-season winners didn't take the tournament championship.
Team news:
What a time to be alive in Middle Tennessee.
BYU is prepared for the postseason.
Jacksonville edged Florida Gulf coast, 56-54, for the Atlantic-Sun title.
UNC Asheville pulled out a 2OT win over Liberty, 64-62, for the Big South Championship.
Robert Morris rallied past Sacred Heart, 56-51, for the Northeast title.
Central Arkansas rolled by Sam Houston State, 69-62, for the Southland Championship and their first trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Green Bay routed Milwaukee, 64-32, for the Horizon League title.
Missouri State topped Northern Iowa, 71-58, for the Missouri Valley Championship.
So now we await Selection Monday.
I posted my picks last night. Since FGCU wasn't an automatic qualifier, I'd put them in, and then Montana State.
Three hours ago, the NCAA tweeted that the seeding is complete by the Selection Committee, and they are now putting teams into brackets.
The committee has been challenged this year because several regular-season winners didn't take the tournament championship.
Team news:
What a time to be alive in Middle Tennessee.
BYU is prepared for the postseason.
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