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Joe Lunardi

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Joe Lunardi is the resident bracketologist for ESPN. In fact, he invented Bracketology and has been projecting the NCAA Tournament field for ESPN.com since its inception.

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Bracketology FAQ: 2009-10

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Bracketology FAQ: 2009-10

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2009

Making the case for mid-majors

Joe Lunardi, ESPN.com

In part two of his examination of the NCAA at-large process, Joe Lunardi argues that the numbers support awarding at-larges to winning teams from non-BCS conferences.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009

Re-examining the at-large "eye test"

Joe Lunardi, ESPN.com

As we turn the page on another college basketball season, Joe Lunardi re-examines the debate over how the final at-large berths were awarded. Was Arizona really deserving of a bid? Did San Diego State get snubbed?

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009

Final update from the Bracketologist

Joe Lunardi

...Mary's Florida Make sure to check back in before the games start tomorrow for a full Bracketology rundown, including a brand new bracket after this truly crazy day of hoops

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 13, 2009

Mock to it: The selection process

Joe Lunardi, ESPN.com

With a mix of real and demonstration game results presented by the NCAA staff, a group of ESPN types played the role of the Division I men's basketball committee and produced a mock bracket.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2009

Selection process is a meritocracy

Joe Lunardi, ESPN.com

The selection process is a meritocracy, meaning the committee evaluates teams and not conferences.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009

Hoyas, Irish hurting Big East bids

Joe Lunardi, ESPN.com

The Big East is underachieving not because of a meat grinder at the top, but because at least two of its most talented clubs can't beat teams at the bottom.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2009

Why head-to-head doesn't matter (much)

Joe Lunardi, ESPN.com

Is head-to-head the be-all, end-all when it comes to determining seeding in the NCAA tournament? Hardly, argues our resident Bracketologist.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2009

How do SEC's struggles stack up?

Joe Lunardi, ESPN.com

Our resident Bracketologist projects just three SEC teams in his latest NCAA projection. Where would that rank historically?

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009

44 thoughts at the season's midpoint

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Our resident Bracketologist shares his thoughts on top seeds and top conferences in his latest bracket projection.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009

44 thoughts at the season's midpoint

Joe Lunardi, ESPN.com

Our resident Bracketologist shares his thoughts on top seeds and top conferences in his latest bracket projection.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2009

Two leagues dominate at the top

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Our resident Bracketologist shares his thoughts on top seeds and top conferences in his latest bracket projection.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009

Top seeds less predictable this time

Joe Lunardi, ESPN.com

Our resident Bracketologist has plenty on his mind as he delivers his first bracket projection of the calendar year.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2009

Lunardi: UCLA Bruins will win it all

Joe Lunardi, Special to ESPN.com

It's the final countdown, as Bracketologist Joe Lunardi predicts the outcomes of the next 63 games.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2008

Bracketology FAQ: 2007-08

Joe Lunardi, Special to ESPN.com

Joe Lunardi explains the nuances of Bracketology for the 2007-08 season.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007