The PK85, a two-bracket tournament in Portland featuring 16 teams. Ky was there; here’s his recap.
Read moreBig East 2021-22 Preview
It’s a similar story in the Big East: Villanova 1st, DePaul 11th…okay, now what? A few teams look more solid than others in that 2-10 range, but every school can talk itself into being an NCAA Tournament team if things break right. How do we see it sorting out?
Read more#3 Villanova 2021-22 Preview
With the decisions of Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels to use their extra years of eligibility, Villanova once again finds itself as a national title contender. The loss of Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will hurt, particularly offensively, but Jay Wright's system and the bevy of skilled perimeter players make Nova the clear Big East favorite.
Read moreSweet 16 Preview: South Region 2021
Baylor dominated, Villanova knocked off two double-digit seeds, Arkansas won handily twice after trailing early, and…Oral Roberts is here?! Can the Golden Eagles keep crashing the party?
Read moreBig East Tournament Preview 2021
Villanova is without its star point guard — Can UConn live up to the oddsmakers’ hype and take home the Big East crown?
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Edition 4
Now that we’re through the holidays and into the thick of conference play, let’s check back in with Root’s Rankings…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Edition 3
There’s certainly been some movement in the rankings - most notably due to Northwestern’s impressive dismantling of Michigan State on Sunday. But of course, the #1 and #2 teams remain unchanged…
Read moreRoot's (Power) Rankings, Edition 2
Edition 2 of Root’s Rankings has arrived! The top two teams are on the shelf with COVID, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn a lot from the past week of hoops…
Read moreBig East 2020-21 Preview
Villanova is once again the heavy favorites to capture the Big East crown in what should be a very competitive league. Rank teams 3-9 however you see fit, the margins for error amongst the middle tier are razor thin…
Read more#2 Villanova 2020-21 Preview
The Cats are loaded and on the hunt for a 4th National Championship.
Read moreBig East Tournament Preview 2019
In a league with a clear top two and an 8-team morass below them, it seems like a Villanova/Marquette collision course at Madison Square Garden - or it did until recently. Can any of the bubbly teams get hot and play spoiler?
Read moreBig East 2018-19 Preview
Xavier ended Villanova’s reign of terror last year, but despite a plethora of pro defections, Jay Wright’s Wildcats appear to once again be the class of the league. Who else will emerge from a crowd of possible contenders?
Read more2017-18 National Championship Preview
Villanova vs. Michigan, a championship worthy of the stellar basketball we witnessed in 2017-18. The two hottest teams in the country square off for a chance to etch their names in NCAA history. Jay Wright seeks his second championship of his Hall of Fame career; John Beilein seeks his first. It's a heavyweight bout between two brilliant coaches and talented squads.
Read more2017-18 Final Four Preview: Villanova vs. Kansas
The heavyweight bout on the right side of the bracket presents a fascinating matchup - both teams have prolific three-point shooting offenses, and both feature a plethora of versatile weapons with which to attack the other. Who will play for the national title Monday night?
Read moreCollege Hoops All-Stars: The East
With the West selected, we turn our attention to the East - who composes the 3MW all-star squads from the Atlantic side of the country?
Read morePower Rankings: Christmas Movie Addition
Christmas time means Christmas movies! Since we're a college basketball website, it also means power ranking college basketball teams.
Read moreQuick Peek at Futures - 2017-18
At long last, I finally got around to writing my annual look at the NCAA basketball futures market. Gonzaga was a big hit last year, so hopefully one of my 5 picks turns out just as fruitful this year...
Read more#5 Villanova Preview 2017-18
Despite an early NCAA tournament exit last year, Villanova will once again be the hunted in the Big East this season. With bonafide big man Omari Spellman now eligible, and preseason POTY candidate Jalen Brunson back in the mix, can Jay Wright and the Wildcats claim their 5th straight league title?
Read moreMid Range Report FINAL 2017 Bracketology
It's here!!! Selection Sunday is here!! Here's my final bracket prediction before the Field of 68 is officially revealed.
Read moreBig East 2016-17 Tournament Preview
Villanova had yet another magnificent season, capturing their 4th league title in a row. The Cats look to solidify their Big East dominance with a postseason crown, but the road may not be so easy. Seton Hall is the defending conference tourney champ and Butler is out to prove they belong on a top seed line come Selection Sunday.
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