Four teams left, but plenty of players to keep an eye on because anyone could swing the game one way or another. Who will be that player?
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Top plays in the Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Dunks, blocks, assists and game winners: BasketballNcaa suggested top 5 in each category for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games.
March Madness by the numbers
What is Przemek Karnowski’s weight? How many brackets did get the F4 teams right? A complete list of the most curious numbers of the F4.
SC and UNC advance to the F4
Luke Maye scored with 0.3 seconds left to get the Tar Heels to the F4. SC, the 2017 March Madness Cinderella, advances over Florida as well.
Kansas is out, Gonzaga to the Final Four
Oregon was the better and most accurate team. Frank Mason was not enough to save the Jayhawks. The Bulldogs blow out Xavier.
Preview – UCLA Bruins – 13
The Bruins have a lottery pick in Lonzo Ball and surrounded him with talent, but the team will have to improve on the defensive side and deliver a winning season, for coach Steve Alford to keep his job.
Rhode Island dreams big
Nikola Akele’s team went through a tough season but now the Rams have everything they need to get back to the tournament.
Preview – West Virginia Mountaineers – 14
West Virginia lost three key players but their press defense is always scary. Bob Huggins will rely on experience and his defensive system.
Preview – Saint Mary’s Gaels – 15
After a disappointing season finale, Saint Mary’s will bring back the roster and try to reach the Ncaa tournament.
Preview – Creighton Bluejays – 16
Creighton, it’s now or never. This year should mark the turning point after consecutive disappointing seasons.
Nba preview – Rookie & Sophomore (Pacific)
Time for the Pacific Division. The Kings being the dysfunctional Kings we are used to and the bright future of the Suns and Lakers.
Preview – Xavier Musketeers – 17
Xavier will be back this season with a renewed and more talented roster. But everything is still about Trevor Bluiett, the team’s best player and leader.
Preview – Clemson Tigers – 18
The Tigers have a real shot at the Acc title this season: Jaron Blossomgame is back and coach Brad Bronwell has no choice but trust him to carry the team to a deep tournament run and save his job.
Preview – Purdue Boilermakers – 19
Will one of the best frontcourt in the nation, a solid defense and Albrecht’s experience be enough to carry Purdue past the second turn?
Preview – Gonzaga Bulldogs – 20
The best players from last season are gone and coach Mark Few will have to find the right mix with a new wave of freshmen and transfers.
BasketballNcaa’s Top 25 ranking
BasketballNcaa top 25 preview. Duke or Kentucky are obvious top teams, Virgina Tech will suprise many fans. From coaches to future Nba stars, here’s your guide to the Ncaa before real basketball begins.
Nba preview – Rookie & Sophomore (Southwest)
For once, there are plenty of rookies in the Southwest division: the Texas triangle got younger and more athletic, Memphis is trying to space the grit’n’grind and Hield will start his career beside Anthony Davis.
Preview – Rhode Island Rams – 21
The Rams have the talent to reach the Ncaa tournament, but injuries kept them out of the conversation last season. Now, it’s time to take what they deserve.
Preview – Iowa State Cyclones – 22
Niang, Nader e McKay are all gone, complicating things for coach Steve Prohm and his Iowa State Cyclones, but Monte Morris is back and three transfer will bring the much needed experience.
Davis, Willis and the other Goodfellas
College basketball has plenty of “bad boys”, let’s see what is going with those athletes who were the protagonist of some of the worst stories in the Ncaa.
