Injury repercussions - both good (VCU) and bad (St. Joseph’s and George Mason) - have had a giant influence on the A-10 this year. With everything reset in a “win or go home” scenario, who will emerge victorious in Brooklyn?
Read moreMEAC Tournament Preview 2019
The plucky upstarts from the MEAC once again descend on the Scope Center in Norfolk for MEAC Madness. They aren’t quite home games for Norfolk State, but it’s going to be tough to unseat the favorite so close to the Spartans’ campus…
Read moreColonial Tournament Preview 2019
The prolific offenses of the CAA descend on Charleston for what is always one of most entertaining conference tournaments every year. Hofstra is the favorite, but the Pride’s late season struggles leave this one up for grabs…
Read moreOhio Valley Tournament Preview 2019
The Ohio Valley’s devastating duo of Murray St. and Belmont look poised to be everyone’s favorite NCAA Tournament darling, but they have to get there first. A dangerous Jacksonville State squad - who went 3-0 against the top two - lurks…
Read moreThe Meaning of March
As the calendar flips to March, Jim gives an ode to what makes this month so magical. The entire sports community (and beyond) locks in on college basketball, and the sport we pour so much time into finally takes center stage. On to March…
Read moreBracketology Update - 2/22/19
Your weekly Friday bracket update has arrived, with Florida being the most significant mover in the BubbleVerse. A couple other teams are creeping towards the field, as well…
Read moreLone Star Mystery: Is Houston For Real?
Texas Tech has grabbed most of the Lone Star hoop headlines, but another red and black school has been setting the world on fire this year. Kelvin Sampson’s Houston Cougars have stayed under most radars (aside from bracketologists), so we dove in deep to let you know how seriously you should take them…
Read moreBracketology, One Month to Go- 2/15/19
With 1 month (plus 2 days) left until the St. Patrick’s Selection Sunday Special presented by Guinness, here’s a look at one member of 3MW’s field as of today…
Read moreTop 16 Reveal Preview ft. The Rock (and a 2/8/19 Bracket)
The Selection Committee is set to reveal its Top 16 tomorrow, so here’s Jim’s guess at the Top 16…featuring a very Dwayne Johnson-esque twist. Oh, there’s a full new bracket ahead of the weekend, too!
Read moreBubble Bashers: The Worst Ever?
Every year around this time, we’re treated to a groundswell of complaints from the “this is the worst bubble ever” crowd. But really, the bubble is essentially the same every year, and I think the data backs that up…
Read moreNew [Calendar] Year, New Me: Conference Play Rebirth
Conference play can often serve as a reset button for previously lost seasons. These teams have hit their strides following disappointing starts to the campaign in 2018 and are pushing for postseason berths…
Read moreWeaving Through Indiana: A Weekend of Hoops in the Heartland
On this freezing weekend in the Midwest, the Weave wandered through the Hoosier state to see 3 of the country’s top 6 teams (4 of the top 10?). On the way, we saw a couple blowouts, some terrifying snowy highways, and quite possibly a couple Final Four teams…
Read moreThe “Under 900” Club
With 353 teams in Division I hoops, there are plenty of stars - but which ones are the most unique? Welcome to the “Under 900” Club, where we pay homage to the most (statistically) incomparable players in college basketball. What makes them so unique? And how will their distinct games drive team success going forward?
Read moreDual Bracket Update - 1-11-19
As conference play starts to heat up, we take this light Friday slate to look at the projected NCAA Field. Ky and Jim both tackled the task, each independently creating a bracket…two-for-one!
Read moreIt's (S)Party Time
One powerhouse in the Great Lakes State is undefeated, by Michigan’s rival to the northwest has been mighty impressive this year, too. Cassius Winston has shown he’s an elite player - can he lead Michigan State on a title run?
Read moreRunaway Jackrabbits
The Weave took a dip into mid-major hoops, covering the South Dakota State @ Western Illinois game Friday evening. The Jackrabbits left no doubt who the Summit favorite is this year.
Read moreA Day at the CBS Sports Classic
Jim had the incredible opportunity to cover the CBS Sports Classic this past Saturday - a double-header between UCLA/Ohio St. and Kentucky/North Carolina. What was it like being in the “official” media? And of course, he had some thoughts on both games…
Read moreBonus Peek at Futures: Conference Tournaments
In a bonus edition of Jim’s look at the college hoops futures market, he dives into the just-released Conference Tournament odds at Caesars, hoping to find a winner or six to cash in on Selection Sunday…
Read moreEarly Alerts: Teams in Trouble
It’s still early in the college basketball season, but several teams expected to make the NCAA Tournament are running out of chances to prove themselves in the nonconference. How much trouble are they in, looking all the way ahead to March?
Read moreBracketology - One Month In - 12/7/18
We’ve got one full month of results, which means it’s time to overreact and predict the NCAA Tournament field!
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