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Joe Lunardi writes that when you measure Seth Greenberg's record against realistic expectations for the Virginia Tech program, the Hokies' decision to fire their coach Monday doesn't make much sense.

Blog | Conversation | April 24, 2012

ESPN's resident bracketologist, Joe Lunardi, released his first bracket projection for the 2013 NCAA tournament on Monday. One local school is in the current projected field of 68 -- Iona. Hopefully the Gaels will have licked their wounds by th...

Sure it's only been two weeks since Kentucky was crowned national champs, but that doesn't mean we can't make some early bracketology projections. Joe Lunardi has done just that and Texas is in the field for, what would be, a 15th consecutive seas...

As you may have seen by now, ESPN.com resident Bracketologist and all-around awesome dude Joe Lunardi released his customary "way-too-early-but-nonetheless-really-fun" April edition of the 2012 bracket Monday. As you may have seen by now -- or likely...

Joe Lunardi breaks down the projected 2013 NCAA tournament field based on returning players and incoming recruits and finds a lack of dominant teams at the top and plenty of teams that could jump up to secure a No. 1 seed.

Blog | Conversation | April 16, 2012

Welcome to SportsNation! On Monday, ESPN college basketball Bracketology expert Joe Lunardi will drop by to take your questions on the NCAA tournament.Lunardi is the resident bracketologist for ESPN. In fact, he invented Bracketology and has been pro...

Welcome to SportsNation! On Friday, ESPN college basketball Bracketology expert Joe Lunardi will drop by to take your questions on this year's Final Four.Lunardi is the resident bracketologist for ESPN. In fact, he invented Bracketology and has been ...

Bracketologist Joe Lunardi breaks down the Ohio State Buckeyes and writes that if Kansas is going to win, it must begin by limiting turnovers and knocking down open 3-point shots.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2012

ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi makes the case why the Wisconsin Badgers qualify as a "sleeper" to advance to the Final Four. In a game with limited possessions, the Badgers can be dangerous against anyone.

Blog | Conversation | March 21, 2012

Jay Bilas, Fran Fraschilla and Joe Lunardi offer up answers to pressing questions facing Sweet 16 teams, starting with the Final Four chances of the UNC Tar Heels.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2012

Joe Lunardi examines seed scores to see how conferences are measuring up against expectations.

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 2012

You've kept up with his projections for the past few months, but Joe Lunardi doesn't go into hibernation once the real bracket comes out. Our resident Bracketologist is a hardcore basketball fan who knows his stuff. Here are his picks for the Big Dan...

ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi takes a look at all 68 teams in the NCAA tournament. Before you fill out your brackets, check out the video previews of the teams here. If you're interested, here is Lunardi's take on the Cincinnati Bearcats....

ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi breaks down Florida's chances in the NCAA tournament. He says the Gators may have been underseeded....

Jay Bilas, Fran Fraschilla and Joe Lunardi offer up analysis on their Final Four selections and single out a sleeper team that could win a surprise trip to New Orleans.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2012

Seton Hall -- which ESPN "bracketologist" Joe Lunardi had picked to be the last team to make it into the NCAA tournament field of 68 -- was one of this year's bubble teams that had its hopes popped on Sunday evening. The Pirates, despite finishing...