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Kansas Jayhawks

College Basketball Odds: First Polls Are Out

by Allen James | November 1st, 2009 | Add a comment
The first polls of the season were released this week. The top-ranked team in both the AP and ESPN/USA Today polls was, to no surprise, Kansas. Stars Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich both decided not to go pro to return … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Marcio Lassiter

NCAA Bracket Betting Tip #5: Bet with Your Head

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 16th, 2009 | Add a comment
One of the biggest mistakes people make when filling out their brackets is going with a gut feeling or even falling into the trap of betting with their heart. We all want to see our favorite schools go far, but … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Calvin Haynes

Play Bodog's Free NCAA Bracket Buster Contest

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 16th, 2009 | Add a comment
Think you know your NCAA hoops? Well it is time to prove it. Take part in the free Bodog Bracket Buster Contest that pits you against everyone else and gives you the chance to challenge your friends by creating your own … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
NCAA Basketball

2009 NCAA Tournament Bracket: Teams, Key Dates

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 16th, 2009 | Add a comment
In the West, it’s No. 1 UConn vs. Chattanooga, Memphis vs. Cal State-Northridge, Missouri vs. Cornell, Washington vs. Mississippi State, Purdue vs. Northern Iowa, Marquette vs. Utah State, California vs. Maryland, and BYU vs. Texas A&M. In the Midwest, No. 1 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona State Basketball

Selection Sunday: Which Bubbles Will Burst?

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 14th, 2009 | Add a comment
But losing early during Championship Week doesn’t put anyone in a strong position to complain. The Arizona Wildcats are in big danger of falling off the Tournament bubble after falling 68-56 to the Arizona State Sun Devils. ASU was favored by … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Sean Miller

2009 NCAA Tournament Schedule

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 13th, 2009 | Add a comment
Mar. 17: Opening Round No. 64 vs. No. 65 University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio Mar. 19-20: First Round South Region No. 1 vs. No. 16, No. 8 vs. No. 9 Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina No. 5 vs. No. 12, No. 4 vs. No. 13 Rose Garden … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Pittsburgh Panthers

Bodog's Guide to Betting on March Madness

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 12th, 2009 | Add a comment
We’re all waiting anxiously for Selection Sunday to come around – that’s when we’ll know the identities of the 65 teams participating in the 2009 NCAA men’s basketball Tournament. In the meantime, let’s brush up on our hoops handicapping by … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Memphis Fans

History of March Madness

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 11th, 2009 | Add a comment
March Madness as we know it has only been around since 1985, when the NCAA expanded its men’s basketball Tournament to 64 teams – 65 now with the opening round game, aka the “play-in” game. The history of the Tournament … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
North Carolina Tar Heels

NCAA Basketball Top 10 Rankings

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 10th, 2009 | Add a comment
The North Carolina Tar Heels (27-3 SU, 11-17 ATS) made it back to No. 1 in the college basketball poll at the very end of the regular season, reclaiming the honor they held through the first seven weeks. Sunday’s 79-71 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
John Calipari

2009 NCAA Tournament: Coaches to Watch

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 10th, 2009 | Add a comment
Here are five proven coaches who are worth a closer look at the NCAA men’s Tournament: Bill Self, Kansas: Coach of the reigning national champions; first in the Big 12 standings despite huge personnel changes from last year. Roy Williams, North Carolina: … Read More Read More