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March Madness: All-White Boy Team

We love the NCAA Tournament. We actually launched our site five years ago, right after Kentucky lost in the first round.

The name “America’s White Boy” comes from a term I coined for the white basketball players CBS focuses on during the tournament.

I don’t believe this yearly ritual is intentionally racist. Think of the movies “Hoosiers” or “Rudy”. These players aren’t the most athletic guys and CBS uses them to tell the story of the underdog.

The “Cinderella” aspect of the NCAA Tournament is what brings in the casual sports fan.

Here is our list of the best white basketball players in this year’s tournament. I’m sure CBS will use this as a cheat sheet for their coverage. Continue reading →

March Madness: West Region Picks

The West region is top heavy.

#1 Gonzaga and #2 Ohio State are coming into the tournament as two of the hottest teams in the country. The rest of the bracket is filled with question marks. Do we really know if Steve Alford’s New Mexico team is good? They excelled in a tough Mountain West conference, but they are the biggest mystery in the West region.

We pick the winners from probable matchups after the (~~second~~) first-round of the tournament.

Who do you have representing the West in the Final Four? We help you fill out your bracket. Continue reading →

March Madness: Midwest Region Picks

The Midwest Region is loaded with inconsistent teams and a few that are very underrated.

Michigan State did not get any favors from the selection committee. They are a #3 seed in a bracket with Louisville and Duke (a team that would be a #1 seed if Ryan Kelly was healthy all season).

We go through the bracket and pick potential matchups from the second round until the Final Four.

Who do you have making the Final Four from the Midwest Bracket? We pick our winners and help you fill out your bracket. Continue reading →

2013 March Madness: #7 Illinois vs #10 Colorado

#7 Illinois (22-12) vs. #10 Colorado (21-11) will have the lowest combined assist total of all the first round games. Neither team moves the ball well and you will see many sloppy possessions.

This game should be re-named ‘The Inconsistency Showdown.” You never know which version of the teams will show up.

Will an Illinois win truly validate the strength of the Big Ten Conference?

Who do you think will win? We help you fill out your bracket. Continue reading →

2013 March Madness: #8 NC State vs #9 Temple

The #8 seed vs #9 seed games are some of the closest games in the history of the NCAA Tournament.

#8 North Carolina State (24-10) vs. #9 Temple (23-9) will be a close.

The game will come down to which star has the best game, so it’s basically NC State’s C.J. Leslie vs. Temple’s Khalif Wyatt. This is a matchup you could see in the NBA someday soon.

Will this game verify the strength of the Atlantic-10 conference?

Who do you think will win? We help you fill out your bracket. Continue reading →

2013 March Madness: #7 San Diego State vs #10 Oklahoma

#7 San Diego State (22-10) vs. #10 Oklahoma (20-11) is one of the most unpredictable games in the entire tournament. Both teams stumbled into the postseason and have been very inconsistent.

San Diego State were on fire at the beginning of the season. If there’s a thing as a good loss, their only non-conference losses were against Syracuse and Arizona.

Can Oklahoma show they deserve to be in the field?

Who do you think will win? We help you fill out your bracket. Continue reading →

2013 March Madness: #3 Florida vs #14 Northwestern St.

#3 Florida (26-7) vs. #14 Northwestern State (23-8) will be a high scoring contest. Northwestern St. is the highest scoring team in the country (81.0 ppg).

Both teams have four players who average more than ten points per game and use more than eight players in their rotation. There’s no need to worry about teams looking tired, they have a replacement ready to go.

Can Northwestern State pull off the upset?

Who do you think will win? We help you fill out your bracket. Continue reading →

2013 March Madness: #4 Michigan vs #13 South Dakota St.

#4 Michigan (26-7) vs. #13 South Dakota State (25-9) will have two players who will be playing in the NBA next season, Michigan’s Trey Burke and South Dakota State’s Nate Wolters.

Michigan coach Jim Beilein has yet to have the same postseason success as he had while coaching West Virginia. This team is the most talented roster he’s had since he moved his talents to Ann Arbor.

Can the Summit League’s SDSU compete with the big boys?

Who do you think will win? We help you fill out your bracket. Continue reading →

2013 March Madness: #8 North Carolina vs #9 Villanova

#8 North Carolina (24-10) vs. #9 Villanova (20-13) will be fun to watch. It might not be fun for Nova, but there should get plenty fast breaks.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams changed the lineup midseason and the Tar Heels are rejuvenated.

Villanova has depth and the ability to get to the free throw line, but that approach could be thrown out if Carolina starts running.

Who do you think will win? We help you fill out your bracket. Continue reading →

2013 March Madness: #2 Ohio State vs #15 Iona

The #2 Ohio State (26-7) vs. #15 Iona (20-13) game will be a battle of two different offensive styles.

Big Ten basketball is known for a “first team to 50, wins the game” style of basketball. Iona has an offensive philosophy of “we’re trying to score 100 points, as fast as possible.”

Which team will dictate the pace of the game?

“America’s White Boy” favorite Aaron Craft could be this year’s tournament darling. (see: Adam Morrison, Stephen Curry)

Who do you think will win? We help you fill out your bracket. Continue reading →

2013 March Madness: #7 Notre Dame vs #10 Iowa State

If you like high-scoring games, you need to watch #7 Notre Dame (25-9) vs. #10 Iowa State (22-11) game Friday night.

Notre Dame has one of the most efficient offenses in the country and Iowa State can also put up points, but their defense is very weak.

If Notre Dame wears their bright green highlighter jersey, they might blind Iowa State and win by a landslide.

Who do you think will win? We help you fill out your bracket. Continue reading →

2013 March Madness: #5 UNLV vs #12 California

If you’re looking for an upset, look no further than when a #5 seed meets a #12 seed in the first-round. These matchups are the most common upsets in the history of the NCAA Tournament.

#5 UNLV (25-9) vs. #12 California (20-11) is a game filled with talent. Most of it is on the UNLV side, but Cal has a couple scorers worth watching.

Will NBA prospect UNLV’s Anthony Bennett make a splash in the tournament or will he be the latest “one & done” college athlete to only leave a ripple?

Who do you think will win? We help you fill out your bracket. Continue reading →