 This is about as good as it gets for a second round series. While many predicted the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves would face each other in the playoffs, it was late season stumbles from both teams that allowed Oklahoma City to win the division, leading to this semifinal’s matchup.
It may seem crazy to the younger generation that fans get so worked up for a player that has +14000 odds (DraftKings) to win his sixth green jacket. No matter what the odds, a generation of fans are hoping for one last miracle victory just like we had in 2019. Woods name is synonymous with the greatest golf tournament that’s ever existed, and we will cherish every moment we can get.Â
The Golden Eagles survived against Colorado, defeating them 81-77 in their last game. They have won five of their last six games including the first-round defeat of Western Kentucky. Marquette is one of the most balanced teams in the tournament and with the spread at -7 they are a heavy favorite to move on.
With the Huskies favored by 11 points, the oddsmakers have penciled them into the Elite 8. It’s time to break down this matchup and see if San Diego St. can conjure up the same magic from last year, and not only cover the spread, but win the game outright and advance.Â
The final game of the Round of 64 features the Grand Canyon Antelopes vs St. Mary’s Gaels in the always popular 5-vs-12 matchup. The Antelopes (29-4) have won five games in a row and dominated conference play this season.
North Carolina State entered the ACC Tournament as the 10th seed and shocked the basketball world by winning five in a row to take the title and the automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
 The Wisconsin Badgers started the season as one of the best teams in the Big 10. Jumping out to a 16-4 conference record they stumbled down the stretch going 2-6 in February.
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ free agency got off to an early start with the signing of free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson.
With the Big 12 Conference Tournament starting Tuesday in Kansas City, this last Saturday of games takes on special meaning for most teams. Mr. Bracketology himself, Joe Lunardi, is predicting ten schools from the Big 12 to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Remarkably all except Oklahoma are locks to make the tournament and will be playing this week to improve their seedings.