Joe Lunardi

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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Weekly Watch: UK passes first big test, while Big Ten finally wins the Challenge

By Andy Katz, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Ed Reinke John Wall, Eric Bledsoe and the rest of the Wildcats have Kentucky at 8-0 for the first time in 17 years. Editor's note: Thi...

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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

5 questions on NCAA volleyball tourney

Dave Reed, Special to ESPN.com

The women's volleyball NCAA tournament is set to start Thursday, but we have 5 Burning Questions to answer first.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 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

No. 20 Pitt challenged for second time in a week

Associated Press

Shayla Scott had a career-high 17 points and 11 rebounds as No. 24 Pittsburgh came from behind to avoid an upset, beating Appalachian State 63-56 Friday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Middle Tennessee taking on all comers

Mechelle Voepel

...the conference tournament three of his four years at MTSU. But he'd rather make sure his RPI and strength of schedule are strong enough to get his team an at-large berth if the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 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

Hockey rematches, rivalries galore

Mike Eidelbes and Joe Gladziszewski, Inside College Hockey

College hockey is full of storylines this weekend. From age-old in-state rivalries to year-old conference rematches, INCH highlights the biggest matchups.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Title is true goal for 18-0 Akron

Maria Burns Ortiz

Caleb Porter played for an Indiana team that went undefeated in the regular season, then failed to win a national championship. Now the coach at Akron, Porter is trying to keep his 18-0 Zips focused on the ultimate prize: the College Cup.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Danger lurking in Johnson's rearview

David Newton, ESPN.com

Jimmie Johnson got taken out at Texas. It could happen again at Phoenix. Which drivers should the three-time defending champ try to avoid?

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

5 Burning Questions: Soccer bracket

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

From biggest snub to who will win it all to why the heck Portland got the short end of the stick, here are the answers to 5 Burning Questions on the 2009 NCAA women's soccer tournament bracket.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Notre Dame adds to pile of NCAA tourney AQs

Graham Hays

STORRS, Conn. -- Standing on the field after Sunday's Big East tournament final, a pair of midfielders offered ample visual evidence of both how long ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Team preview: Utah Valley

Blue Ribbon Yearbook

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009