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Blake Griffin

NCAA Final Four Betting Preview: Villanova vs. North Carolina

by Elizabeth Fairview | April 2nd, 2009 | Add a comment
North Carolina is a huge public team but the Big East commands tremendous reverence, which is a plus for Villanova. The Wildcats have already taken out Duke and Pittsburgh as short underdogs. Villanova is guard-heavy, with a frontcourt that’s just 6-7 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Kansas Jayhawks

March Madness Top Final Fours

by Elizabeth Fairview | April 1st, 2009 | Add a comment
But there is something compelling about making that last step before reaching the Promised Land. Here are five Final Fours from the 64/65-team era that we won’t be forgetting soon. 1988 (Kansas, Oklahoma, Duke, Arizona): Danny Manning and the No. 6 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Kemba Walker

March Madness Final Four Predictions

by Elizabeth Fairview | April 1st, 2009 | Add a comment
But that’s patently not true in college hoops, where simply reaching the later rounds of the NCAA Tournament is like joining an exclusive club. Everyone covets Sweet 16, Elite Eight, and especially Final Four membership. This year’s Final Four features two … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Blake Griffin

NCAA Final Four Odds: North Carolina Betting Profile

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 31st, 2009 | Add a comment
They are back in the Final Four and playing like the favorite (+200) to win the national championship. Getting to Detroit, however, was a little tougher than many experts expected. The Tar Heels lost key players to injury or suspension. They started … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Jerome Dyson

NCAA Final Four Odds: Connecticut Betting Profile

by Elizabeth Fairview | March 31st, 2009 | Add a comment
This was a season Jim Calhoun was building for, running out a deep, experienced, and talented roster that was able to sustain some critical losses and push forward. They bulldozed the West Region, winning with offense and defense and a … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Pittsburgh Panthers

NCAA Tournament Final Four Finalized

by Maria Starr | March 30th, 2009 | Add a comment
The Pittsburgh Panthers will not be going to the Final Four in Detroit, but the Villanova Wildcats sure as heck are. I don’t know what I was thinking when I picked the Panthers to win the National Championship. Oh I … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Blake Griffin Oaklahoma Sooners

NCAA Tourney: Elite Eight Betting Updates

by Maria Starr | March 28th, 2009 | Add a comment
The Madness that is the NCAA Tournament continues Saturday and Sunday, with all four number one seeds still alive, two two-seeds still kicking, and two-three seeds are still gunning for glory. That said, here are your betting previews (courtesy of … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Nikola Dragovic

NCAA Tournament Second Round: Sunday Edition

by Maria Starr | March 22nd, 2009 | Add a comment
The madness continues Sunday with another eight matchups on tap. And if you’ve learned anything from yesterday’s games — it’s that there is no such thing as a sure bet. And yes, we’re talking about the UCLA Bruins, who won’t … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Memphis Tigers NCAA Basketball

March Madness Betting: Second Round Matchups

by Maria Starr | March 21st, 2009 | Add a comment
March Madness is in full swing, baby. How’s that bracket looking now? The second round of the 2009 NCAA Tournament starts now and with eight games on tap for Saturday, are you ready to put your college basketball betting skills … Read More Read More