It didn’t take long for March Madness to deliver chaos as 12th-seeded High Point shocked No. 5 Wisconsin, 83-82, in a thrilling first-round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. But a deeper look at the box score reveals one of the most bizarre, head-scratching stats you’ll see all tournament. High Point senior Chase Johnston, … Read more
Welcome to March Madness — a nickname earned through decades of chaos, where little-known programs take down the sport’s biggest brands. We call those bracket-busting teams “Cinderellas.” They’re fun to root for, but picking the right ones? That’s where things get tricky. Even with a job that revolves around studying these teams, predicting what happens … Read more
It’s almost time for college basketball’s biggest stars to hit the dance floor and make their mark on March Madness. This year’s NCAA Men’s Tournament field is loaded with star power from freshman standout Cameron Boozer at No. 1-seeded Duke to junior forward TJ Power at 14th-seeded Penn. It’s a lot to know, but we’re … Read more
Miami (OH) keeps Cinderella hopes alive Eian Elmer scored 22 points and Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79 on Wednesday night in the First Four for its first NCAA Tournament victory in 27 years. Elmer went 6 of 9 from 3-point range as the 11th-seeded RedHawks (32-1), unbeaten during the regular season, advanced in the Midwest … Read more
As I wrote this on the eve of Round 1 of March Madness, I realized there are not many game lines worth taking. The best numbers have left us. However, I do have a few I will make a case for. What makes this Tournament fun from a gambling perspective is the different options for … Read more
Filling out a bracket (or several) is one way to get in on the madness of March. Fans might also choose to wager straight up (SU) on the favorites — especially since in the early rounds of last year’s tournament, chalk was the way to win some cash. Another way to have some fun with … Read more
Eight teams. Two world-class arenas. An NIL prize pool of $500,000 on the line. The 2026 College Basketball Crown bracket was revealed Monday afternoon on FS1’s “First Things First.” The second-year tournament features a loaded field made up of teams from the nation’s top basketball conferences. FOX Sports college basketball analyst LaPhonso Ellis joined Danny … Read more
Over the next three weekends, there will be no shortage of wild March Madness bets — winners and, to be sure, a fair number of losers. But one bettor kicked off the madness early, landing a quarter-million dollars in the process. More on that winning wager, a golf winner of nearly $500,000, notable parlay hits … Read more
Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men’s basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in … Read more
Truth is, it’s anybody’s guess as to who wins this year’s men’s NCAA Tournament. There really isn’t an overwhelming favorite. At the top of the oddsboard are more than a few familiar faces. Duke is favored to win it all at nearly every major sportsbook, and in the mix is Michigan, Arizona, Florida, Houston and … Read more