Overview: We’ll call the East the “Region of Overachievers”; a slew of over-performers relative to preseason expectations. It starts with top seed Michigan who was picked a lowly sixth in the Big Ten preseason media poll. It doesn’t stop there as no. 2 seed Alabama was picked fifth in the SEC (like Michigan, the Tide instead […]

By: Jim Root March 16, 2021

Overview: The West Region is loaded with decorated coaches, from mismatch mastermind Lon Kruger to pack line pioneer Tony Bennett. However, their trophy cases and sterling resumes won’t help them solve what appears to be an unstoppable force in Gonzaga. All eyes are on Mark Few and the Zags who enter the tournament as a […]

By: Matt Cox March 16, 2021

Despite concerns about the pandemic, everyone’s second-favorite postseason college basketball tournament soldiers on in 2021, offering a consolation soiree to frustrated programs who missed out on the biggest of dances. Like the NCAA Tournament, all NIT games will be held in one geographic region as games will be played north of Dallas in Frisco and […]

By: Jim Root March 16, 2021

Overview: The South Region features plenty of NCAA Tournament pedigree with six teams (Ohio State, Texas Tech, North Carolina, Villanova, Florida, and Wisconsin) having made at least one Final Four appearance over the last decade. Not included on that list is Baylor, who is an incredible 50-6 straight up over the last two seasons. It’s […]

By: Andrew Lange March 15, 2021

Overview: Illinois nabbed the Midwest Region’s top seed and is one of the top betting choices to win the National Championship. The region features no “blue blood” programs nor perennial contenders. The most storied team is 11th seed Syracuse who was one of the last teams selected and finds itself an underdog to San Diego […]

By: Andrew Lange March 15, 2021