Three Point Range

First Round 1. Duke vs 16. North Dakota State Yeah I get the feeling the Bison might struggle against Duke. The Blue Devils hold a significant athletic advantage, and they might be a bit more talented as well. I will say that I thought Tyson Ward was very impressive last night, but I don't see this team winning the game. The main question comes in terms of if they can cover, and I don't think they can. Looking back to Duke's games against low major teams, they were obliterating them, often winning by something in the 30s, so I think the Blue Devils win in dominating fashion. My Pick:  Duke Confidence:  99% Gambling:  Duke -27 8. VCU vs 9. UCF The main question in this game will be Marcus Evans. The star for VCU went down with an injury during their game against Rhode Island in the Atlantic Ten tournament, and while reports are saying he will play, I question how healthy he will be in this game. If he is less than 100%, I don't think VCU will be able to score ag...

Season in Review The Atlantic 10 has long been considered right in that next tier of conferences behind the Power 6 (or 7 if you included the American), but it was down this season. The conference has gotten three bids ever year since 2007, and has had multiple bids since 2005, but it is in real danger of ending that streak this season, with only VCU establishing themselves as a tournament team thus far. They should be in no matter what happens at the Barclays Center, but that can't be said about any other team. Davidson and Dayton are their two biggest challengers, with both getting over 20 wins on the year, and don't count out Saint Bonaventure, who has come on very strong, preseason favorites George Mason and Saint Louis, or even Rhode Island, who has won four straight and features some very talented players. The tournament figures to be a ton of fun, and it will be interesting to see if anyone can knock off the Rams. Bracket Contenders VCU  (25-6, 16-2) The Rams ros...