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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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The Big 12 and Pac-10 play one of these, too

Andy Katz

...been good for both leagues, and it adds a quality opponent to the schedule, which helps the RPI," Texas A&M coach Mark Turgeon said. "The only thing I would change is to try to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Six things to take away from the 76 Classic

Andy Katz

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- West Virginia won the 76 Classic, in what may go down as the toughest tournament this season when the bids are handed out in March....

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Oh, what a day: Marathon Tip-Off roundup

Andy Katz

Editor's note: Andy Katz doesn't sleep. And neither should you. In an attempt to keep college basketball's most dedicated reporter awake and active du...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Rider hopes MSU win carries into March

Andy Katz

Let's assume Mississippi State will be fine and win the SEC West and earn at the very least an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. If that happens...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Memphis may have company atop C-USA

Andy Katz

Angel Garcia hasn't played a minute for Memphis since he arrived a year ago. Yet, the news that he tore his ACL made headlines across the country,...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Committee's message? Play someone

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

The bubble teams that made little effort to schedule big nonconference games this season had a rough Selection Sunday. The ones that did are now dancing. It's that simple.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009

Tigers expecting a tourney bid

Andy Katz

Auburn expects to get an NCAA tournament bid. The Tigers look at the numbers. And if you're in their world it's hard to argue. Auburn has won eig...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 10, 2009

Cardinals win Big East title outright

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Louisville had the chance to win the Big East title outright with a win over WVU. The Cardinals did just that. Elsewhere, bad losses are leaving some teams clinging precariously to the bubble.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2009

Sorting out another wacky Wednesday

Andy Katz

...the Big Ten, 17-11 overall. Northwestern has home wins against Florida State, which ranks16th in the RPI, Wisconsin, Ohio State and Minnesota -- all teams ahead of the Wildcats in the standings -- and road wins...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 04, 2009

Saint Mary's considers adding another game

Andy Katz

...timing would be off by a week. Playing a non-Division I team wouldn't affect the RPI, either. "I want one more game for the repetitions,'' Bennett said. "We've got two-plus weeks...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 03, 2009

St. Mary's gets Mills for tourney

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

St. Mary's guard Patty Mills has been cleared by doctors to resume basketball activities.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009

Baron wants URI to be in at-large discussion

Andy Katz

...large team? "Because we have proven it," said Baron, whose Rams were at No. 54 in the RPI on Monday but have a strength of schedule rating of 132. "Just ask Coach K [Mike Krzyzewski...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 02, 2009

Hokies' résumé gets stronger

Andy Katz

Seth Greenberg doesn't plan on repeating the emotional outburst, about Virginia Tech's NCAA candidacy, he made following a buzzer-beating loss to Nort...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 26, 2009

BracketBusters is crucial for these six

Andy Katz, ESPN.com

Recent struggles and key injuries have suddenly put a few mid-majors on the bubble. For those teams -- along with a few looking for one more committee-impressing win -- BracketBusters couldn't come at a more perfect time.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009

No style points for PSU; just a key road win

Andy Katz

...free throw line. But the Nittany Lions won. They got a road win. They landed a quality RPI win considering Illinois (21-6, 9-5 Big Ten) is No. 19. Penn State (19-8, 8...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 19, 2009