Here is my prediction for the 2017 CIT Championship.
3/31- Saint Peter's at Texas A&M-CC- 8:00, CBSSN: This should be a fun matchup between these two teams. I like the fact that the Islanders are home here and that will make a difference here.
Prediction: Texas A&M-CC
Friday, March 31, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 2017
2017 NIT Championship Prediction
Here is my prediction for the 2017 NIT Championship. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York.
3/30- (S6) Georgia Tech vs (I4) TCU; 8:00, ESPN: Both of these teams have had successful seasons under their first year head coaches, Josh Pastner and Jamie Dixon, respectively. This should actually be a fun and entertaining game, but I like Vladimir Brodziansky and the Horned Frogs to come out on top in a close one.
Prediction: TCU
3/30- (S6) Georgia Tech vs (I4) TCU; 8:00, ESPN: Both of these teams have had successful seasons under their first year head coaches, Josh Pastner and Jamie Dixon, respectively. This should actually be a fun and entertaining game, but I like Vladimir Brodziansky and the Horned Frogs to come out on top in a close one.
Prediction: TCU
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
2017 CIT Tournament Predictions: Semifinal
Here are my predictions for the quarterfinal of the 2017 CIT tournament.
3/29- Texas A&M-CC at UMBC- 7:00, CBSSN
Prediction: UMBC
3/29- Semifinal: Furman at Saint Peter's- 9:00, CBSSN
Prediction: Saint Peter's
3/29- Texas A&M-CC at UMBC- 7:00, CBSSN
Prediction: UMBC
3/29- Semifinal: Furman at Saint Peter's- 9:00, CBSSN
Prediction: Saint Peter's
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
2017 MLB National TV Schedule
Here is the 2017 MLB National TV schedule with announcers (if necessary).
4/2- Yankees vs Rays; 1:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
4/2- Giants vs Diamondbacks; 4:00, ESPN2: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Dallas Braden
4/2- Cubs vs Cardinals; 8:30, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
4/3- Braves vs Mets; 1:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
4/3- Padres vs Dodgers; 4:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Dallas Braden
4/3- Indians vs Rangers; 7:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
4/3- Angels vs Athletics; 10:00, ESPN2: Karl Ravch, Raul Ibanez, Tim Kurkjian
4/4- Cubs vs Cardinals; 8:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
4/5- Yankees vs Rays; 7:00, FS1: Kenny Albert, A.J. Pierzynski, Ken Rosenthal
4/8- Yankees vs Orioles; 4:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
4/9- Marlins vs Mets; 8:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Dallas Braden
4/10- Dodgers vs Cubs; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
4/11- Cardinals vs Nationals; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
4/12- Dodgers vs Cubs; 8:00, MLBN: Paul Severino, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
4/15- Tigers vs Indians; 4:00, FS1: Matt Underwood & Rick Manning
4/15- Padres vs Braves; 7:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher, Preston Wilson, Ken Rosenthal
4/16- Cardinals vs Yankees; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
4/17- Pirates vs Cardinals; 7:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Dallas Braden
4/19- Indians vs Twins; 8:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
4/21- Nationals vs Mets; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
4/22- Nationals vs Mets; 4:00, FS1: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
4/22- Cardinals vs Brewers; 7:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Mark Sweeney
4/23- Nationals vs Mets; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
4/24- Cubs vs Pirates; 7:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Dallas Braden
4/26- Yankees vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
4/27- Yankees vs Red Sox; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
4/28- Cubs vs Red Sox; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
4/29- Cubs vs Red Sox; 4:00, FS1: Joe Buck, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
4/29- Angels vs Rangers; 7:15, FS1: Aaron Goldsmith & CJ Nitkowski
4/30- Cubs vs Red Sox; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
5/1- Orioles vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
5/2- Orioles vs Red Sox; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
5/3- Blue Jays vs Yankees; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
5/6- Indians vs Royals; 4:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Eric Karros
5/6- Yankees vs Cubs; 7:15, FOX: Joe Buck, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
5/7- Yankees vs Cubs; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
5/8- Giants vs Mets; 7:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kuijikian
5/9- Yankees vs Reds; 7:00, FS1: Michael Kay & Paul O'Neill
5/10- Cardinals vs Marlins; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
5/11- Astros vs Yankees; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
5/13- Cubs vs Cardinals; 4:00, FS1: Dan McLaughlin, Jim Edmonds, Jim Hayes
5/14- Astros vs Yankees; 7:30, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
5/15- Astros vs Marlins; 7:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Pedro Gomez
5/16- Red Sox vs Cardinals; 8:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
5/17- Red Sox vs Cardinals; 8:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, David Ross, Aaron Boone
5/18- Yankees vs Royals; 8:15, FS1: Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez, Ken Rosenthal
5/20- Angels vs Mets; 7:15, FOX: Joe Buck, Alex Rodriguez, Ken Rosenthal
5/20- Giants vs Cardinals; 7:15, FOX: Joe Davis & AJ Pierzynski
5/20- Rangers vs Tigers; 7:15, FOX: Justin Kutcher & CJ Nitkowski
5/21- Rangers vs Tigers; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
5/22- Giants vs Cubs; 8:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
5/23- Giants vs Cubs; 8:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
5/23- Cardinals vs Dodgers; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Jessica Mendoza
5/27- Royals vs Indians; 4:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Tom Verducci
5/27- Orioles vs Astros; 7:15, FOX: Aaron Goldsmith & Preston Wilson
5/27- Cubs vs Dodgers; 7:15, FOX: Joe Buck, John Smoltz & Ken Rosenthal
5/27- Mets vs Pirates; 7:15, FOX: Kenny Albert, AJ Pierzynski, Jon Paul Morosi
5/28- Mets vs Pirates; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
5/29- Yankees vs Orioles; 1:00, ESPN: Adan Virk, David Ross, Tim Kurkjian
5/29- Nationals vs Giants; 4:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming & Eduardo Perez
5/29- Tigers vs Royals; 7:15, ESPN: Adam Amin & Rick Sutcliffe
5/30- Dodgers vs Cardinals; 7:15, ESPN: Jon Sciambi & Rick Sutcliffe
5/30- Nationals vs Giants; 10:15, ESPN: Dave Flemming & Eduardo Perez
5/31- Dodgers vs Cardinals; 8:15, ESPN: Jon Sciambi & Rick Sutcliffe
6/3- Braves vs Reds; 4:00, FS1: Eric Collins & Tom Verducci
6/3- Pirates vs Mets; 7:15, FOX: Joe Davis, A.J. Pierzynski, J.P. Morosi
6/3- Astros vs Rangers; 7:15, FOX: Justin Kutcher & C.J. Nitkowski
6/3- Red Sox vs Orioles; 7:15, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
6/4- Cardinals vs Cubs; 7:30, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, David Ross, Buster Olney
6/5- Nationals vs Dodgers; 10:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
6/6- Red Sox vs Yankees; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
6/8- Red Sox vs Yankees; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, David Eoss
6/10- Royals vs Padres; 4:10, FS1: Don Orsillo & Eric Karros
6/10- Tigers vs Red Sox; 7:15, FOX: Joe Davis, A.J. Pierzynski, J.P. Morosi
6/10- Orioles vs Yankees; 7:15, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
6/10- White Sox vs Indians; 7:15, FOX: Justin Kutcher & C.J. Nitkowski
6/11- Tigers vs Red Sox; 8:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
6/14- Yankees vs Angels; 10:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Jessica Mendoza
6/16- Nationals vs Mets; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Aaron Boone, David Ross
6/17- Rays vs Tigers; 4:00, FS1: Joe Davis & Brian Anderson
6/17- Cubs vs Pirates; 8:15, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
6/17- Royals vs Angels; 8:15, FOX: Kenny Albert & Eric Karros
6/17- Red Sox vs Astros; 8:15, FOX: Don Orsillo & Tom Verducci
6/18- Red Sox vs Astros; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
6/19- Tigers vs Mariners; 10:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
6/20- Mets vs Dodgers; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi & Rick Sutcliffe
6/21- Mets vs Dodgers; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Pérez, Marly Rivera
6/24- Brewers vs Braves; 4:10, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Mark Mulder
6/24- Pirates vs Cardinals; 7:15, FOX: Kenny Albert & Tom Verducci
6/24- Mets vs Giants; 7:15, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
6/24- Angels vs Red Sox; 7:15, FOX: Joe Davis, A.J. Pierzynski, J.P. Morosi
6/25- Pirates vs Cardinals; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
6/26- Cubs vs Nationals; 7:00, MLBN: Paul Severino, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
6/26- Rockies vs Giants; 10:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming & David Ross
6/27- Cubs vs Nationals; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
6/29- Twins vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi & Rick Sutcliffe
7/1- Marlins vs Brewers; 4:10, FS1: Aaron Goldsmith & Mark Sweeney
7/1- Yankees vs Astros; 7:15, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz & Ken Rosenthal
7/1- Nationals vs Cardinals; 7:15, FOX: Justin Kutcher & Eric Karros
7/1- Indians vs Tigers; 7:15, FOX: Kenny Albert, Tom Verducci & JP Morosi
7/2- Nationals vs Cardinals; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
7/3- Red Sox vs Rangers; 8:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming & Eduardo Perez
7/4- Pirates vs Phillies; 4:00, ESPN: Jason Benetti & Rick Sutcliffe
7/4- Red Sox vs Rangers; 8:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming & Eduardo Perez
7/8- Tigers vs Indians; 7:15, FOX: Aaron Goldsmith & Bill Ripken
7/8- Pirates vs Cubs; 7:15, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz & Ken Rosenthal
7/8- Royals vs Dodgers; 7:15, FOX: Joe Davis, Eric Karros, A.J. Pierzynski
7/8- Reds vs Diamondbacks; 10:10, FS1: Eric Collins & Preston Wilson
7/9- Pirates vs Cubs; 2:00, TBS: Ernie Johnson & Ron Darling
7/9- Tigers vs Indians; 8:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
7/14- Yankees vs Red Sox; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
7/15- Yankees vs Red Sox; 4:00, FS1: Kenny Albert, AJ Pierzynski, Ken Rosenthal
7/15- Rangers vs Royals; 7:15, FS1: Ryan Lefebvre & C.J. Nitkowski
7/16- Yankees vs Red Sox; 1:00, TBS: Brian Anderson & Ron Darling
7/16- Yankees vs Red Sox; 8:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
7/17- Blue Jays vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
7/18- Yankees vs Twins; 8:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Aaron Boone
7/19- Cardinals vs Mets; 7:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
7/19- Nationals vs Angels; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, David Ross
7/22- Cardinals vs Cubs; 4:00, FS1: Dan McLaughlin, Al Hrabosky, Jim Hayes
7/22- Rangers vs Rays; 7:00, FS1: Brian Anderson & CJ Nitkowski
7/23- Astros vs Orioles; 1:30, TBS: Brian Anderson & Ron Darling
7/23- Cardinals vs Cubs; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
7/26- Cubs vs White Sox; 8:00, ESPN: Jason Benetti, Rick Sutcliffe, David Ross
7/29- Giants vs Dodgers; 4:00, FS1: Kenny Albert & AJ Pierzynski
7/29- Reds vs Marlins; 7:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Tom Verducci
7/30- Cubs vs Brewers; 2:00, TBS: Ernie Johnson & Ron Darling
7/30- Giants vs Dodgers; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
7/31- Indians vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Adnan Virk, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/1- Indians vs Red Sox; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
8/1- Twins vs Padres; 10:10, FS1: Don Orsillo & Eric Karros
8/2- Indians vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/4- Yankees vs Indians; 7:00, MLBN: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
8/5- Dodgers vs Mets; 4:00, FS1: Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez, Ken Rosenthal
8/6- Nationals vs Cubs; 2:20, TBS: Don Orsillo & Ron Darling
8/6- Dodgers vs Mets; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
8/7- Cubs vs Giants; 10:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Aaron Boone, Eduardo Perez
8/8- Cardinals vs Royals; 8:15, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Tom Verducci
8/9- Red Sox vs Rays; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/11- Red Sox vs Yankees; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
8/12- Red Sox vs Yankees; 4:00, FS1: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
8/13- Indians vs Rays; 1:00, TBS: Don Orsillo & Ron Darling
8/13- Red Sox vs Yankees; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
8/14- Mets vs Yankees; 7:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
8/15- Tigers vs Rangers; 8:00, FS1: Kenny Albert & C.J. Nitkowski
8/16- Yankees vs Mets; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/18- Yankees vs Red Sox; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Tom Verducci, JP Morosi
8/19- Dodgers vs Tigers; 4:00, FS1: Dick Enberg, Kirk Gibson, Trevor Thompson
8/20- Yankees vs Red Sox; 1:30, TBS: Brian Anderson & Dennis Eckersley
8/20- Cardinals vs Pirates; 7:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Tim Kurkjian
8/22- Rangers vs Angels; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/23- Rangers vs Angels; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/24- Red Sox vs Indians; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
8/26- Mets vs Nationals; 4:05, FS1: Kenny Albert, A.J. Pierzynski, Ken Rosenthal
8/26- Royals vs Indians; 7:15, FS1: Ryan Lefebvre & C.J. Nitkowski
8/27- Mets vs Nationals; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Eduardo Perez, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
8/28- Indians vs Yankees; 7:00, ESPN: Jason Benetti, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
8/30- Rangers vs Astros (St. Petersburg); 8:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/31- Red Sox vs Yankees; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
9/1- Red Sox vs Yankees; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
9/2- Cardinals vs Giants; 4:00, FS1: Dan McLaughlin, Tim McCarver, Jim Hayes
9/2- Angels vs Rangers; 7:15, FS1: Aaron Goldsmith, CJ Nitkowski, Ken Rosenthal
9/3- Diamondbacks vs Rockies; 3:00, TBS: Brian Anderson & Ron Darling
9/3- Red Sox vs Yankees; 7:30, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
9/4- Brewers vs Reds; 1:00, ESPN: Adam Amin & Rick Sutcliffe
9/4- Cubs vs Pirates; 4:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
9/6- Royals vs Tigers; 7:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Tom Verducci
9/9- Yankees vs Rangers; 1:00, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
9/9- Orioles vs Indians; 1:00, FOX: Aaron Goldsmith, C.J. Nitkowski, J.P. Morosi
9/10- Rockies vs Dodgers; 4:00, TBS: Brian Anderson & Ron Darling
9/10- Orioles vs Indians; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
9/13- Athletics vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
9/13- Dodgers vs Giants; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Jessica Mendoza
9/15- Dodgers vs Nationals; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Ken Rosenthal
9/16- Dodgers vs Nationals; 1:00, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
9/16- Mariners vs Astros; 1:00, FOX: Aaron Goldsmith & Tom Verducci
9/16- Royals vs Indians; 4:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Eric Karros
9/17- Cardinals vs Cubs; 2:00, TBS: Ernie Johnson & Ron Darling
9/17- Dodgers vs Nationals; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
9/18- Twins vs Yankees; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
9/19- Twins vs Yankees; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi & Rick Sutcliffe
9/19- Indians vs Angels; 10:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
9/20- Twins vs Yankees; 1:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi & Rick Sutcliffe
9/20- Red Sox vs Orioles; 7:00, ESPN: Adan Virk, David Ross, Buster Olney
9/20- Indians vs Angels; 10:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
9/21- Twins vs Tigers; 7:00, FS1: Kenny Albert & Tom Verducci
9/22- Cubs vs Brewers; 7:30, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza
9/23- Cubs vs Brewers; 1:00, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
9/23- Angels vs Astros; 1:00, FOX: Aaron Goldsmith, AJ Pierzynski, Jon Paul Morosi
9/24- Cubs vs Brewers; 2:00, TBS: Ernie Johnson & Ron Darling
9/24- Angels vs Astros; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
9/26- Cubs vs Cardinals; 8:00, ESPN:
9/27- Astros vs Rangers; 2:00, ESPN:
9/27- Cubs vs Cardinals; 7:00, ESPN:
9/27- Padres vs Dodgers; 10:00, ESPN:
9/30- Blue Jays vs Yankees; 1:00, FOX:
9/30- Astros vs Red Sox; 1:00, FOX:
9/30- Brewers vs Cardinals; 4:15, FS1:
4/2- Yankees vs Rays; 1:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
4/2- Giants vs Diamondbacks; 4:00, ESPN2: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Dallas Braden
4/2- Cubs vs Cardinals; 8:30, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
4/3- Braves vs Mets; 1:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
4/3- Padres vs Dodgers; 4:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Dallas Braden
4/3- Indians vs Rangers; 7:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
4/3- Angels vs Athletics; 10:00, ESPN2: Karl Ravch, Raul Ibanez, Tim Kurkjian
4/4- Cubs vs Cardinals; 8:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
4/5- Yankees vs Rays; 7:00, FS1: Kenny Albert, A.J. Pierzynski, Ken Rosenthal
4/8- Yankees vs Orioles; 4:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal
4/9- Marlins vs Mets; 8:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Dallas Braden
4/10- Dodgers vs Cubs; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
4/11- Cardinals vs Nationals; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
4/12- Dodgers vs Cubs; 8:00, MLBN: Paul Severino, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
4/15- Tigers vs Indians; 4:00, FS1: Matt Underwood & Rick Manning
4/15- Padres vs Braves; 7:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher, Preston Wilson, Ken Rosenthal
4/16- Cardinals vs Yankees; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
4/17- Pirates vs Cardinals; 7:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Dallas Braden
4/19- Indians vs Twins; 8:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
4/21- Nationals vs Mets; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
4/22- Nationals vs Mets; 4:00, FS1: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
4/22- Cardinals vs Brewers; 7:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Mark Sweeney
4/23- Nationals vs Mets; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
4/24- Cubs vs Pirates; 7:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Dallas Braden
4/26- Yankees vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Doug Glanville
4/27- Yankees vs Red Sox; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
4/28- Cubs vs Red Sox; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
4/29- Cubs vs Red Sox; 4:00, FS1: Joe Buck, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
4/29- Angels vs Rangers; 7:15, FS1: Aaron Goldsmith & CJ Nitkowski
4/30- Cubs vs Red Sox; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
5/1- Orioles vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
5/2- Orioles vs Red Sox; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
5/3- Blue Jays vs Yankees; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
5/6- Indians vs Royals; 4:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Eric Karros
5/6- Yankees vs Cubs; 7:15, FOX: Joe Buck, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
5/7- Yankees vs Cubs; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
5/8- Giants vs Mets; 7:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kuijikian
5/9- Yankees vs Reds; 7:00, FS1: Michael Kay & Paul O'Neill
5/10- Cardinals vs Marlins; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
5/11- Astros vs Yankees; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
5/13- Cubs vs Cardinals; 4:00, FS1: Dan McLaughlin, Jim Edmonds, Jim Hayes
5/14- Astros vs Yankees; 7:30, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
5/15- Astros vs Marlins; 7:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Pedro Gomez
5/16- Red Sox vs Cardinals; 8:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
5/17- Red Sox vs Cardinals; 8:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, David Ross, Aaron Boone
5/18- Yankees vs Royals; 8:15, FS1: Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez, Ken Rosenthal
5/20- Angels vs Mets; 7:15, FOX: Joe Buck, Alex Rodriguez, Ken Rosenthal
5/20- Giants vs Cardinals; 7:15, FOX: Joe Davis & AJ Pierzynski
5/20- Rangers vs Tigers; 7:15, FOX: Justin Kutcher & CJ Nitkowski
5/21- Rangers vs Tigers; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
5/22- Giants vs Cubs; 8:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
5/23- Giants vs Cubs; 8:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
5/23- Cardinals vs Dodgers; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Jessica Mendoza
5/27- Royals vs Indians; 4:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Tom Verducci
5/27- Orioles vs Astros; 7:15, FOX: Aaron Goldsmith & Preston Wilson
5/27- Cubs vs Dodgers; 7:15, FOX: Joe Buck, John Smoltz & Ken Rosenthal
5/27- Mets vs Pirates; 7:15, FOX: Kenny Albert, AJ Pierzynski, Jon Paul Morosi
5/28- Mets vs Pirates; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
5/29- Yankees vs Orioles; 1:00, ESPN: Adan Virk, David Ross, Tim Kurkjian
5/29- Nationals vs Giants; 4:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming & Eduardo Perez
5/29- Tigers vs Royals; 7:15, ESPN: Adam Amin & Rick Sutcliffe
5/30- Dodgers vs Cardinals; 7:15, ESPN: Jon Sciambi & Rick Sutcliffe
5/30- Nationals vs Giants; 10:15, ESPN: Dave Flemming & Eduardo Perez
5/31- Dodgers vs Cardinals; 8:15, ESPN: Jon Sciambi & Rick Sutcliffe
6/3- Braves vs Reds; 4:00, FS1: Eric Collins & Tom Verducci
6/3- Pirates vs Mets; 7:15, FOX: Joe Davis, A.J. Pierzynski, J.P. Morosi
6/3- Astros vs Rangers; 7:15, FOX: Justin Kutcher & C.J. Nitkowski
6/3- Red Sox vs Orioles; 7:15, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
6/4- Cardinals vs Cubs; 7:30, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, David Ross, Buster Olney
6/5- Nationals vs Dodgers; 10:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
6/6- Red Sox vs Yankees; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
6/8- Red Sox vs Yankees; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, David Eoss
6/10- Royals vs Padres; 4:10, FS1: Don Orsillo & Eric Karros
6/10- Tigers vs Red Sox; 7:15, FOX: Joe Davis, A.J. Pierzynski, J.P. Morosi
6/10- Orioles vs Yankees; 7:15, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
6/10- White Sox vs Indians; 7:15, FOX: Justin Kutcher & C.J. Nitkowski
6/11- Tigers vs Red Sox; 8:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
6/14- Yankees vs Angels; 10:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Eduardo Perez, Jessica Mendoza
6/16- Nationals vs Mets; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Aaron Boone, David Ross
6/17- Rays vs Tigers; 4:00, FS1: Joe Davis & Brian Anderson
6/17- Cubs vs Pirates; 8:15, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
6/17- Royals vs Angels; 8:15, FOX: Kenny Albert & Eric Karros
6/17- Red Sox vs Astros; 8:15, FOX: Don Orsillo & Tom Verducci
6/18- Red Sox vs Astros; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
6/19- Tigers vs Mariners; 10:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Aaron Boone, Tim Kurkjian
6/20- Mets vs Dodgers; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi & Rick Sutcliffe
6/21- Mets vs Dodgers; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Pérez, Marly Rivera
6/24- Brewers vs Braves; 4:10, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Mark Mulder
6/24- Pirates vs Cardinals; 7:15, FOX: Kenny Albert & Tom Verducci
6/24- Mets vs Giants; 7:15, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
6/24- Angels vs Red Sox; 7:15, FOX: Joe Davis, A.J. Pierzynski, J.P. Morosi
6/25- Pirates vs Cardinals; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
6/26- Cubs vs Nationals; 7:00, MLBN: Paul Severino, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
6/26- Rockies vs Giants; 10:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming & David Ross
6/27- Cubs vs Nationals; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
6/29- Twins vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi & Rick Sutcliffe
7/1- Marlins vs Brewers; 4:10, FS1: Aaron Goldsmith & Mark Sweeney
7/1- Yankees vs Astros; 7:15, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz & Ken Rosenthal
7/1- Nationals vs Cardinals; 7:15, FOX: Justin Kutcher & Eric Karros
7/1- Indians vs Tigers; 7:15, FOX: Kenny Albert, Tom Verducci & JP Morosi
7/2- Nationals vs Cardinals; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
7/3- Red Sox vs Rangers; 8:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming & Eduardo Perez
7/4- Pirates vs Phillies; 4:00, ESPN: Jason Benetti & Rick Sutcliffe
7/4- Red Sox vs Rangers; 8:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming & Eduardo Perez
7/8- Tigers vs Indians; 7:15, FOX: Aaron Goldsmith & Bill Ripken
7/8- Pirates vs Cubs; 7:15, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz & Ken Rosenthal
7/8- Royals vs Dodgers; 7:15, FOX: Joe Davis, Eric Karros, A.J. Pierzynski
7/8- Reds vs Diamondbacks; 10:10, FS1: Eric Collins & Preston Wilson
7/9- Pirates vs Cubs; 2:00, TBS: Ernie Johnson & Ron Darling
7/9- Tigers vs Indians; 8:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
7/14- Yankees vs Red Sox; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
7/15- Yankees vs Red Sox; 4:00, FS1: Kenny Albert, AJ Pierzynski, Ken Rosenthal
7/15- Rangers vs Royals; 7:15, FS1: Ryan Lefebvre & C.J. Nitkowski
7/16- Yankees vs Red Sox; 1:00, TBS: Brian Anderson & Ron Darling
7/16- Yankees vs Red Sox; 8:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
7/17- Blue Jays vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
7/18- Yankees vs Twins; 8:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Aaron Boone
7/19- Cardinals vs Mets; 7:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
7/19- Nationals vs Angels; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, David Ross
7/22- Cardinals vs Cubs; 4:00, FS1: Dan McLaughlin, Al Hrabosky, Jim Hayes
7/22- Rangers vs Rays; 7:00, FS1: Brian Anderson & CJ Nitkowski
7/23- Astros vs Orioles; 1:30, TBS: Brian Anderson & Ron Darling
7/23- Cardinals vs Cubs; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
7/26- Cubs vs White Sox; 8:00, ESPN: Jason Benetti, Rick Sutcliffe, David Ross
7/29- Giants vs Dodgers; 4:00, FS1: Kenny Albert & AJ Pierzynski
7/29- Reds vs Marlins; 7:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Tom Verducci
7/30- Cubs vs Brewers; 2:00, TBS: Ernie Johnson & Ron Darling
7/30- Giants vs Dodgers; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
7/31- Indians vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Adnan Virk, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/1- Indians vs Red Sox; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
8/1- Twins vs Padres; 10:10, FS1: Don Orsillo & Eric Karros
8/2- Indians vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/4- Yankees vs Indians; 7:00, MLBN: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
8/5- Dodgers vs Mets; 4:00, FS1: Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez, Ken Rosenthal
8/6- Nationals vs Cubs; 2:20, TBS: Don Orsillo & Ron Darling
8/6- Dodgers vs Mets; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
8/7- Cubs vs Giants; 10:00, ESPN: Dave Flemming, Aaron Boone, Eduardo Perez
8/8- Cardinals vs Royals; 8:15, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Tom Verducci
8/9- Red Sox vs Rays; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/11- Red Sox vs Yankees; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
8/12- Red Sox vs Yankees; 4:00, FS1: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
8/13- Indians vs Rays; 1:00, TBS: Don Orsillo & Ron Darling
8/13- Red Sox vs Yankees; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
8/14- Mets vs Yankees; 7:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
8/15- Tigers vs Rangers; 8:00, FS1: Kenny Albert & C.J. Nitkowski
8/16- Yankees vs Mets; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/18- Yankees vs Red Sox; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Tom Verducci, JP Morosi
8/19- Dodgers vs Tigers; 4:00, FS1: Dick Enberg, Kirk Gibson, Trevor Thompson
8/20- Yankees vs Red Sox; 1:30, TBS: Brian Anderson & Dennis Eckersley
8/20- Cardinals vs Pirates; 7:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Tim Kurkjian
8/22- Rangers vs Angels; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/23- Rangers vs Angels; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/24- Red Sox vs Indians; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
8/26- Mets vs Nationals; 4:05, FS1: Kenny Albert, A.J. Pierzynski, Ken Rosenthal
8/26- Royals vs Indians; 7:15, FS1: Ryan Lefebvre & C.J. Nitkowski
8/27- Mets vs Nationals; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Eduardo Perez, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
8/28- Indians vs Yankees; 7:00, ESPN: Jason Benetti, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
8/30- Rangers vs Astros (St. Petersburg); 8:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Eduardo Perez
8/31- Red Sox vs Yankees; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
9/1- Red Sox vs Yankees; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Tom Verducci
9/2- Cardinals vs Giants; 4:00, FS1: Dan McLaughlin, Tim McCarver, Jim Hayes
9/2- Angels vs Rangers; 7:15, FS1: Aaron Goldsmith, CJ Nitkowski, Ken Rosenthal
9/3- Diamondbacks vs Rockies; 3:00, TBS: Brian Anderson & Ron Darling
9/3- Red Sox vs Yankees; 7:30, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
9/4- Brewers vs Reds; 1:00, ESPN: Adam Amin & Rick Sutcliffe
9/4- Cubs vs Pirates; 4:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
9/6- Royals vs Tigers; 7:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Tom Verducci
9/9- Yankees vs Rangers; 1:00, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
9/9- Orioles vs Indians; 1:00, FOX: Aaron Goldsmith, C.J. Nitkowski, J.P. Morosi
9/10- Rockies vs Dodgers; 4:00, TBS: Brian Anderson & Ron Darling
9/10- Orioles vs Indians; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
9/13- Athletics vs Red Sox; 7:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
9/13- Dodgers vs Giants; 10:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Rick Sutcliffe, Jessica Mendoza
9/15- Dodgers vs Nationals; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, Jim Kaat, Ken Rosenthal
9/16- Dodgers vs Nationals; 1:00, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
9/16- Mariners vs Astros; 1:00, FOX: Aaron Goldsmith & Tom Verducci
9/16- Royals vs Indians; 4:00, FS1: Justin Kutcher & Eric Karros
9/17- Cardinals vs Cubs; 2:00, TBS: Ernie Johnson & Ron Darling
9/17- Dodgers vs Nationals; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
9/18- Twins vs Yankees; 7:00, MLBN: Bob Costas, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci
9/19- Twins vs Yankees; 7:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi & Rick Sutcliffe
9/19- Indians vs Angels; 10:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
9/20- Twins vs Yankees; 1:00, ESPN: Jon Sciambi & Rick Sutcliffe
9/20- Red Sox vs Orioles; 7:00, ESPN: Adan Virk, David Ross, Buster Olney
9/20- Indians vs Angels; 10:00, ESPN: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Tim Kurkjian
9/21- Twins vs Tigers; 7:00, FS1: Kenny Albert & Tom Verducci
9/22- Cubs vs Brewers; 7:30, ESPN: Jon Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza
9/23- Cubs vs Brewers; 1:00, FOX: Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
9/23- Angels vs Astros; 1:00, FOX: Aaron Goldsmith, AJ Pierzynski, Jon Paul Morosi
9/24- Cubs vs Brewers; 2:00, TBS: Ernie Johnson & Ron Darling
9/24- Angels vs Astros; 8:00, ESPN: Dan Shulman, Aaron Boone, Jessica Mendoza, Buster Olney
9/26- Cubs vs Cardinals; 8:00, ESPN:
9/27- Astros vs Rangers; 2:00, ESPN:
9/27- Cubs vs Cardinals; 7:00, ESPN:
9/27- Padres vs Dodgers; 10:00, ESPN:
9/30- Blue Jays vs Yankees; 1:00, FOX:
9/30- Astros vs Red Sox; 1:00, FOX:
9/30- Brewers vs Cardinals; 4:15, FS1:
2017 NIT Tournament Predictions: Semfinal
Here are my predictions for the Semfinal of the 2017 NIT tournament. The games will be held at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York.
S = Syracuse quadrant; C = California quadrant; IST = Illinois State quadrant; I = Iowa quadrant.
3/28- (C8) CS Bakersfield vs (S6) Georgia Tech- 7:00, ESPN: The Roadrunners have been on a nice run getting to the Garden by winning three straight road games, mostly in blowout fashion and that makes it impressive. The Yellow Jackets have done a good job winning three straight to get here too and I like Josh Pastner's team to advance to the championship game in a close one.
Prediction: Georgia Tech
3/28- (I4) TCU vs (IST4) UCF- 9:00, ESPN: This game is interesting as well. Both of these teams who have first year coaches in Jamie Dixon for the Horned Frogs and Johnny Dawkins for the Knights have done a great job in their respective first seasons at their schools. That said, the Frogs are the better team and will advance to the championship.
Prediction: TCU
S = Syracuse quadrant; C = California quadrant; IST = Illinois State quadrant; I = Iowa quadrant.
3/28- (C8) CS Bakersfield vs (S6) Georgia Tech- 7:00, ESPN: The Roadrunners have been on a nice run getting to the Garden by winning three straight road games, mostly in blowout fashion and that makes it impressive. The Yellow Jackets have done a good job winning three straight to get here too and I like Josh Pastner's team to advance to the championship game in a close one.
Prediction: Georgia Tech
3/28- (I4) TCU vs (IST4) UCF- 9:00, ESPN: This game is interesting as well. Both of these teams who have first year coaches in Jamie Dixon for the Horned Frogs and Johnny Dawkins for the Knights have done a great job in their respective first seasons at their schools. That said, the Frogs are the better team and will advance to the championship.
Prediction: TCU
Monday, March 27, 2017
2017 CBI Championship Prediction
Here is my prediction for the 2017 CBI championship series.
Coastal Carolina vs Wyoming: It cannot be forgotten that it's a best of three series we have here. I like the Cowboys here due to the fact they'll be playing potentially twice at home.
Prediction: Wyoming in three games.
Coastal Carolina vs Wyoming: It cannot be forgotten that it's a best of three series we have here. I like the Cowboys here due to the fact they'll be playing potentially twice at home.
Prediction: Wyoming in three games.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
2017 NCAA Tournament Predictions: Elite 8
Here are my predictions for the Elite 8 of the 2017 NCAA tournament.
3/25- (W11) Xavier vs (W1) Gonzaga- 6:09, TBS: This is going to be some game. The Musketeers are this years Cinderella team due to the face literally no one had them in the Elite 8 and that they lost Edmond Sumner for the season. Trevon Blewitt has arguably been the best and most valuable player in this entire tournament so far. The Bulldogs have an opportunity to go to their first final four and the way the Musketeers have been playing it won't be easy. That said, the Bulldogs are the better team and Nigel-Williams Goss will make big plays to lead the Bulldogs to their first Final Four.
Prediction: Gonzaga
3/25- (MW3) Oregon vs (MW1) Kansas- 8:49, TBS: This is a fascinating matchup we got here. The Ducks have done a great job without Chris Boucher so far and it helps that Dillon Brooks is someone who can carry a team. The Jayhawks look like the best team in the tournament so far as well as the North Carolina Tarheels. The Jayhawks depth of Josh Jackson, Frank Mason, and DeVonta Graham will be a huge difference here as they'll move on to their first Final Four since 2012.
Prediction: Kansas
3/26- (E7) South Carolina vs (E3) Florida- 2:20, CBS: Here we have a conference matchup that is very fascinating. The Gamecocks were dominant on both ends against the Baylor Bears. The Gators won an absolute thriller in overtime on a buzzer beater by Chris Chiozza. Sindarius Thornwell has been dominant in this tournament and I believe he'll carry the Gamecocks to their first Final Four under Frank Martin.
Prediction: South Carolina
3/26- (S2) Kentucky vs (S1) North Carolina- 5:05, CBS: This is easily the best game of the Elite 8 and it's a rematch of what was the best game of the regular season that took place back in December in the CBS Sports Classic in Las Vegas. Both teams can flat out score with the Wildcats backcourt of Malik Monk and De'Aaron Fox and the Tarheels have a great duo in Justin Jackson and Joel Berry. This was a hard call, but give me the Tarheels to move in to their second straight Final Four.
Prediction: North Carolina
3/25- (W11) Xavier vs (W1) Gonzaga- 6:09, TBS: This is going to be some game. The Musketeers are this years Cinderella team due to the face literally no one had them in the Elite 8 and that they lost Edmond Sumner for the season. Trevon Blewitt has arguably been the best and most valuable player in this entire tournament so far. The Bulldogs have an opportunity to go to their first final four and the way the Musketeers have been playing it won't be easy. That said, the Bulldogs are the better team and Nigel-Williams Goss will make big plays to lead the Bulldogs to their first Final Four.
Prediction: Gonzaga
3/25- (MW3) Oregon vs (MW1) Kansas- 8:49, TBS: This is a fascinating matchup we got here. The Ducks have done a great job without Chris Boucher so far and it helps that Dillon Brooks is someone who can carry a team. The Jayhawks look like the best team in the tournament so far as well as the North Carolina Tarheels. The Jayhawks depth of Josh Jackson, Frank Mason, and DeVonta Graham will be a huge difference here as they'll move on to their first Final Four since 2012.
Prediction: Kansas
3/26- (E7) South Carolina vs (E3) Florida- 2:20, CBS: Here we have a conference matchup that is very fascinating. The Gamecocks were dominant on both ends against the Baylor Bears. The Gators won an absolute thriller in overtime on a buzzer beater by Chris Chiozza. Sindarius Thornwell has been dominant in this tournament and I believe he'll carry the Gamecocks to their first Final Four under Frank Martin.
Prediction: South Carolina
3/26- (S2) Kentucky vs (S1) North Carolina- 5:05, CBS: This is easily the best game of the Elite 8 and it's a rematch of what was the best game of the regular season that took place back in December in the CBS Sports Classic in Las Vegas. Both teams can flat out score with the Wildcats backcourt of Malik Monk and De'Aaron Fox and the Tarheels have a great duo in Justin Jackson and Joel Berry. This was a hard call, but give me the Tarheels to move in to their second straight Final Four.
Prediction: North Carolina
2017 CIT Tournament Predictions: Quarterfinal
Here are my predictions for the quarterfinal of the 2017 CIT tournament.
3/25- Furman at Campbell- 2:00
Prediction: Campbell
3/25- Saint Peter's at Texas State- 5:00
Prediction: Texas State
3/26- Liberty at UMBC- 2:00
Prediction: UMBC
3/26- Fort Wayne at Texas A&M-CC- 3:00
Prediction: Fort Wayne
3/25- Furman at Campbell- 2:00
Prediction: Campbell
3/25- Saint Peter's at Texas State- 5:00
Prediction: Texas State
3/26- Liberty at UMBC- 2:00
Prediction: UMBC
3/26- Fort Wayne at Texas A&M-CC- 3:00
Prediction: Fort Wayne
Thursday, March 23, 2017
2017 NCAA Tournament Predictions: Sweet 16
Here are my predictions for the Sweet 16 of the 2017 NCAA tournament.
3/23- (MW7) Michigan vs (MW3) Oregon- 7:09, CBS: This should be some game. The Ducks almost lost against the Rhode Island Rams and the Wolverines continue their run of destiny with an upset over the Louisville Cardinals in the Round Of 32. Something tells me the Wolverines run continues and they pull off the upset.
Prediction: Michigan
3/23- (W4) West Virginia vs (W1) Gonzaga- 7:39, TBS: This is a very intriguing game. This may not be a good matchup for the Bulldogs due to the press that the Mountaineers will present. That said, I like Nigel Williams-Goss and the Dogs to advance in a close one.
Prediction: Gonzaga
3/23- (MW4) Purdue vs (MW1) Kansas- 9:39, CBS: Here we have a matchup featuring two National Player of the Year candidates in the Jayhawks's Frank Mason and the Boilermakers's Caleb Swanigan. I think the Jayhawks are the deeper team and that will be the difference here.
Prediction: Kansas
3/23- (W11) Xavier vs (W2) Arizona- 10:09, TBS: Chris Mack deserves a ton of credit for bringing Musketeers here without Edmond Sumner. The Wildcats looked good their last two games and they should knock off a shorthanded Musketeers team with some ease.
Prediction: Arizona
3/24- (S4) Butler vs (S1) North Carolina- 7:09, CBS: This should be an interesting game. The Bulldogs are very unpredictable they can win or lose close or blowout. I'm going to say Justin Jackson and the Tarheels pull away late and move on to the Elite 8.
Prediction: North Carolina
3/24- (E7) South Carolina vs (E3) Baylor- 7:29, TBS: This game is actually pretty intriguing because both teams have players that can carry their teams in the Gamecocks's Sindarius Thornwell and Baylor's Jonathan Motley. This was a tough call, but give me Thornwell and the Cocks to go to the Elite 8.
Prediction: South Carolina
3/24- (S3) UCLA vs (S2) Kentucky- 9:39, CBS: This is a dream matchup that CBS has to be going gaga over it. We have big time programs going up against each other with so much talent on both sides. The backcourt of Malik Monk and De'Aaron Fox is as good as it gets, but Lonzo Ball is perhaps the best player in college basketball and he'll lead the Bruins to the Elite 8.
Prediction: UCLA
3/24- (E8) Wisconsin vs (E4) Florida- 10:09, TBS: This is actually pretty good matchup too. The Gators have played really well since losing John Egbunu, but the experience of the Badgers with Bronson Koeing, Nigel Hayes, and Ethan Happ will lead the way to their third Elite 8 in four years.
Prediction: Wisconsin
3/23- (MW7) Michigan vs (MW3) Oregon- 7:09, CBS: This should be some game. The Ducks almost lost against the Rhode Island Rams and the Wolverines continue their run of destiny with an upset over the Louisville Cardinals in the Round Of 32. Something tells me the Wolverines run continues and they pull off the upset.
Prediction: Michigan
3/23- (W4) West Virginia vs (W1) Gonzaga- 7:39, TBS: This is a very intriguing game. This may not be a good matchup for the Bulldogs due to the press that the Mountaineers will present. That said, I like Nigel Williams-Goss and the Dogs to advance in a close one.
Prediction: Gonzaga
3/23- (MW4) Purdue vs (MW1) Kansas- 9:39, CBS: Here we have a matchup featuring two National Player of the Year candidates in the Jayhawks's Frank Mason and the Boilermakers's Caleb Swanigan. I think the Jayhawks are the deeper team and that will be the difference here.
Prediction: Kansas
3/23- (W11) Xavier vs (W2) Arizona- 10:09, TBS: Chris Mack deserves a ton of credit for bringing Musketeers here without Edmond Sumner. The Wildcats looked good their last two games and they should knock off a shorthanded Musketeers team with some ease.
Prediction: Arizona
3/24- (S4) Butler vs (S1) North Carolina- 7:09, CBS: This should be an interesting game. The Bulldogs are very unpredictable they can win or lose close or blowout. I'm going to say Justin Jackson and the Tarheels pull away late and move on to the Elite 8.
Prediction: North Carolina
3/24- (E7) South Carolina vs (E3) Baylor- 7:29, TBS: This game is actually pretty intriguing because both teams have players that can carry their teams in the Gamecocks's Sindarius Thornwell and Baylor's Jonathan Motley. This was a tough call, but give me Thornwell and the Cocks to go to the Elite 8.
Prediction: South Carolina
3/24- (S3) UCLA vs (S2) Kentucky- 9:39, CBS: This is a dream matchup that CBS has to be going gaga over it. We have big time programs going up against each other with so much talent on both sides. The backcourt of Malik Monk and De'Aaron Fox is as good as it gets, but Lonzo Ball is perhaps the best player in college basketball and he'll lead the Bruins to the Elite 8.
Prediction: UCLA
3/24- (E8) Wisconsin vs (E4) Florida- 10:09, TBS: This is actually pretty good matchup too. The Gators have played really well since losing John Egbunu, but the experience of the Badgers with Bronson Koeing, Nigel Hayes, and Ethan Happ will lead the way to their third Elite 8 in four years.
Prediction: Wisconsin
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
2017 CBI Tournament Predictions: Semifinal
Here are my predictions for the semifinal of the 2017 CBI tournament.
3/22- UIC at Coastal Carolina- 7:00
Prediction: Coastal Carolina
3/22- Utah Valley at Wyoming- 9:00
Prediction: Wyoming
3/22- UIC at Coastal Carolina- 7:00
Prediction: Coastal Carolina
3/22- Utah Valley at Wyoming- 9:00
Prediction: Wyoming
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
2017 NIT Tournament Predictions: Quarterfinal
Here are my predictions for the quarterfinal of the 2017 NIT tournament.
S = Syracuse quadrant; C = California quadrant; IST = Illinois State quadrant; I = Iowa quadrant.
3/21- (I6) Richmond at (I4) TCU- 7:00, ESPN2
Prediction: TCU
3/21- (S6) Georgia Tech at (S5) Ole Miss- 9:00, ESPN2
Prediction: Ole Miss
3/22- (IST2) Illinois at (IST4) UCF- 7:00, ESPN2
Prediction: UCF
3/22- (C8) CS Bakersfield at (C6) UT-Arlington- 9:00, ESPNU
Prediction: UT-Arlington
S = Syracuse quadrant; C = California quadrant; IST = Illinois State quadrant; I = Iowa quadrant.
3/21- (I6) Richmond at (I4) TCU- 7:00, ESPN2
Prediction: TCU
3/21- (S6) Georgia Tech at (S5) Ole Miss- 9:00, ESPN2
Prediction: Ole Miss
3/22- (IST2) Illinois at (IST4) UCF- 7:00, ESPN2
Prediction: UCF
3/22- (C8) CS Bakersfield at (C6) UT-Arlington- 9:00, ESPNU
Prediction: UT-Arlington
Monday, March 20, 2017
2017 CIT Tournament Predictions: Second Round
Here are my predictions for the second round of the 2017 CIT tournament.
3/18- St. Francis-PA at UMBC- 7:00
Prediction: UMBC
3/20- Samford at Liberty- 7:00
Prediction: Liberty
3/20- UT-Martin at Campbell- 7:00
Prediction: Campbell
3/20- Weber State at Texas A&M-CC- 8:00
Prediction: Weber State
3/22- Idaho at Texas State- 8:00
Prediction: Texas State
3/18- St. Francis-PA at UMBC- 7:00
Prediction: UMBC
3/20- Samford at Liberty- 7:00
Prediction: Liberty
3/20- UT-Martin at Campbell- 7:00
Prediction: Campbell
3/20- Weber State at Texas A&M-CC- 8:00
Prediction: Weber State
3/22- Idaho at Texas State- 8:00
Prediction: Texas State
2017 CBI Tournament Predictions: Quarterfinal
Here are my predictions for the Quarterfinal of the 2017 CBI tournament.
3/20- Loyola-MD at Coastal Carolina- 7:00
Prediction: Coastal Carolina
3/20- Utah Valley at Rice- 8:00
Prediction: Rice
3/20- George Washington at UIC- 8:00, ESPN3
Prediction: George Washington
3/20- UMKC at Wyoming; 9:00
Prediction: Wyoming
3/20- Loyola-MD at Coastal Carolina- 7:00
Prediction: Coastal Carolina
3/20- Utah Valley at Rice- 8:00
Prediction: Rice
3/20- George Washington at UIC- 8:00, ESPN3
Prediction: George Washington
3/20- UMKC at Wyoming; 9:00
Prediction: Wyoming
Sunday, March 19, 2017
2017 NCAA Tournament Predictions: Second Round- Day 2
Here are my predictions for day two of the second round of the 2017 NCAA tournament.
3/19- (MW7) Michigan vs (MW2) Louisville; 12:10, CBS: This should be an excellent game between two really good teams. The defense of the Cardinals will be the difference along with Donovan Mitchell hitting big shots down the stretch.
Prediction: Louisville
3/19- (S10) Wichita State vs (S2) Kentucky; 2:40, CBS: Here we have a rematch from 2014 when eight seeded Kentucky beat undefeated Wichita State. This time around, I see something similar to last time and that's the Wildcats defeating the Shockers in an entertaining and close game.
Prediction: Kentucky
3/19- (MW9) Michigan State vs (MW1) Kansas; 5:15, CBS: This game is going to be outstanding. The way Sparty beat the Miami Hurricanes was really impressive, but I see them falling short against the Jayhawks in a close one.
Prediction: Kansas
3/19- (S8) Arkansas vs (S1) North Carolina; 6:10, TNT: The Razor Backs got away with a flagrant foul in their game against the Seton Hall Pirates or else they may not be in this position. Expect Justin Jackson and the Tar Heels to cruise.
Prediction: North Carolina
3/19- (MW11) Rhode Island vs (MW3) Oregon; 7:10, TBS: This game is very intriguing due to the fact the Rams are finally healthy and playing great and the Ducks are shorthanded. I really love EC Matthews and the Rams to pull off the upset here, but a Ducks win won't surprise me at all.
Prediction: Rhode Island
3/19- (E11) USC vs (E3) Baylor; 7:40, truTV: This game is very compelling as well. The Bears looked great in their first round matchup and the Trojans pulled off yet another come from behind win. I really like the Trojans to pull out an upset here.
Prediction: USC
3/19- (E7) South Carolina vs (E2) Duke; 8:40, TNT: The fact the game is in Greenville will help the Gamecocks, but Luke Kennard, Grayson Allen, Jayson Tatum, and the Blue Devils will be too much for the Cocks.
Prediction: Duke
3/19- (S6) Cincinnati vs (S3) UCLA; 9:40, TBS: I really like this matchup. This game will be closer than people think, but Lonzo Ball and the Bruins will be too much for the Bearcats.
Prediction: UCLA
3/19- (MW7) Michigan vs (MW2) Louisville; 12:10, CBS: This should be an excellent game between two really good teams. The defense of the Cardinals will be the difference along with Donovan Mitchell hitting big shots down the stretch.
Prediction: Louisville
3/19- (S10) Wichita State vs (S2) Kentucky; 2:40, CBS: Here we have a rematch from 2014 when eight seeded Kentucky beat undefeated Wichita State. This time around, I see something similar to last time and that's the Wildcats defeating the Shockers in an entertaining and close game.
Prediction: Kentucky
3/19- (MW9) Michigan State vs (MW1) Kansas; 5:15, CBS: This game is going to be outstanding. The way Sparty beat the Miami Hurricanes was really impressive, but I see them falling short against the Jayhawks in a close one.
Prediction: Kansas
3/19- (S8) Arkansas vs (S1) North Carolina; 6:10, TNT: The Razor Backs got away with a flagrant foul in their game against the Seton Hall Pirates or else they may not be in this position. Expect Justin Jackson and the Tar Heels to cruise.
Prediction: North Carolina
3/19- (MW11) Rhode Island vs (MW3) Oregon; 7:10, TBS: This game is very intriguing due to the fact the Rams are finally healthy and playing great and the Ducks are shorthanded. I really love EC Matthews and the Rams to pull off the upset here, but a Ducks win won't surprise me at all.
Prediction: Rhode Island
3/19- (E11) USC vs (E3) Baylor; 7:40, truTV: This game is very compelling as well. The Bears looked great in their first round matchup and the Trojans pulled off yet another come from behind win. I really like the Trojans to pull out an upset here.
Prediction: USC
3/19- (E7) South Carolina vs (E2) Duke; 8:40, TNT: The fact the game is in Greenville will help the Gamecocks, but Luke Kennard, Grayson Allen, Jayson Tatum, and the Blue Devils will be too much for the Cocks.
Prediction: Duke
3/19- (S6) Cincinnati vs (S3) UCLA; 9:40, TBS: I really like this matchup. This game will be closer than people think, but Lonzo Ball and the Bruins will be too much for the Bearcats.
Prediction: UCLA
Saturday, March 18, 2017
2017 NCAA Tournament Predictions: Second Round- Day 1
Here are my predictions for day one of the second round of the 2017 NCAA tournament.
3/18- (W5) Notre Dame vs (W4) West Virginia- 12:10, CBS: This should be an outstanding Round Of 32 game between these two formal conference foes. Bonzie Colson and the three-point shooting of the Irish might be too much for Press Virginia to handle. Give me the Irish in a close one.
Prediction: Notre Dame
3/18- (E8) Wisconsin vs (E1) Villanova- 2:40, CBS: This should be a terrific Round Of 32 game. Bronson Koeing, Ethan Happ, Nigel Hayes and the Badgers won't be afraid, but Josh Hart and the reigning champion Wildcats will sneak by to the Sweet 16.
Prediction: Villanova
3/18- (W8) Northwestern vs (W1) Gonzaga- 5:15, CBS: This should be a fun game. Everyone knows the Wildcats story, but I don't see an upset here. Nigel Williams-Goss will lead the way for the Bulldogs in a close one.
Prediction: Gonzaga
3/18- (W11) Xavier vs (W3) Florida State- 6:10, TNT: The Musketeers deserve a lot of credit for being in the Round Of 32 without Edmund Sumner. The Seminoles are should advance here with some ease.
Prediction: Florida State
3/18- (S12) Middle Tennessee vs (S4) Butler- 7:10, TBS: This should be a very fun matchup with a lot of offense. The Bulldogs are very unpredictable and they can beat the Blue Raiders by double digits or lose a close game. I really love Reggie Upshaw and Giddy Potts and the Raiders to pull out the upset here.
Prediction: Middle Tennessee
3/18- (W7) Saint Mary's vs (W2) Arizona- 7:45, CBS: This should be an outstanding game. The Gaels were very impressive in their win over the VCU Rams, but Alonzo Trier and the Wildcats should pull out a close one.
Prediction: Arizona
3/18- (E5) Virginia vs (E4) Florida; 8:40, TNT: Expect a very low scoring game here with a lot of defense. I really like the Cavs here to advance to their third Sweet 16 in four seasons and I believe the Gators will miss John Egbunu here.
Prediction: Virginia
3/18- (MW5) Iowa State vs (MW4) Purdue; 9:40, TBS: This should be an outstanding game. Caleb Swanigan and Monte Morris will hit big shots for their respective teams, but give me the Cyclones to advance here.
Prediction: Iowa State
3/18- (W5) Notre Dame vs (W4) West Virginia- 12:10, CBS: This should be an outstanding Round Of 32 game between these two formal conference foes. Bonzie Colson and the three-point shooting of the Irish might be too much for Press Virginia to handle. Give me the Irish in a close one.
Prediction: Notre Dame
3/18- (E8) Wisconsin vs (E1) Villanova- 2:40, CBS: This should be a terrific Round Of 32 game. Bronson Koeing, Ethan Happ, Nigel Hayes and the Badgers won't be afraid, but Josh Hart and the reigning champion Wildcats will sneak by to the Sweet 16.
Prediction: Villanova
3/18- (W8) Northwestern vs (W1) Gonzaga- 5:15, CBS: This should be a fun game. Everyone knows the Wildcats story, but I don't see an upset here. Nigel Williams-Goss will lead the way for the Bulldogs in a close one.
Prediction: Gonzaga
3/18- (W11) Xavier vs (W3) Florida State- 6:10, TNT: The Musketeers deserve a lot of credit for being in the Round Of 32 without Edmund Sumner. The Seminoles are should advance here with some ease.
Prediction: Florida State
3/18- (S12) Middle Tennessee vs (S4) Butler- 7:10, TBS: This should be a very fun matchup with a lot of offense. The Bulldogs are very unpredictable and they can beat the Blue Raiders by double digits or lose a close game. I really love Reggie Upshaw and Giddy Potts and the Raiders to pull out the upset here.
Prediction: Middle Tennessee
3/18- (W7) Saint Mary's vs (W2) Arizona- 7:45, CBS: This should be an outstanding game. The Gaels were very impressive in their win over the VCU Rams, but Alonzo Trier and the Wildcats should pull out a close one.
Prediction: Arizona
3/18- (E5) Virginia vs (E4) Florida; 8:40, TNT: Expect a very low scoring game here with a lot of defense. I really like the Cavs here to advance to their third Sweet 16 in four seasons and I believe the Gators will miss John Egbunu here.
Prediction: Virginia
3/18- (MW5) Iowa State vs (MW4) Purdue; 9:40, TBS: This should be an outstanding game. Caleb Swanigan and Monte Morris will hit big shots for their respective teams, but give me the Cyclones to advance here.
Prediction: Iowa State
2017 NIT Tournament Predictions: Second Round
Here are my predictions for the second round of the 2017 NIT tournament.
S = Syracuse quadrant; C = California quadrant; IST = Illinois State quadrant; I = Iowa quadrant.
3/18- (S5) Ole Miss at (S1) Syracuse- 11:00, ESPN
Prediction: Syracuse
3/19- (S7) Belmont at (S6) Georgia Tech- 12:00, ESPN
Prediction: Georgia Tech
3/19- (I4) TCU at (I1) Iowa- 5:00, ESPN2
Prediction: Iowa
3/19- (I7) Oakland at (I6) Richmond- 7:30, ESPNU
Prediction: Richmond
3/20- (IST4) UCF at (IST1) Illinois State- 7:00, ESPN
Prediction: Illinois State
3/20- (C7) Akron at (C6) UT-Arlington- 8:00, ESPNU
Prediction: UT-Arlington
3/20- (IST6) Boise State at (IST2) Illinois; 9:00, ESPN
Prediction: Illinois
3/20- (C8) CS Bakersfield at (C4) Colorado State; 11:15, ESPN2
Prediction: Colorado State
S = Syracuse quadrant; C = California quadrant; IST = Illinois State quadrant; I = Iowa quadrant.
3/18- (S5) Ole Miss at (S1) Syracuse- 11:00, ESPN
Prediction: Syracuse
3/19- (S7) Belmont at (S6) Georgia Tech- 12:00, ESPN
Prediction: Georgia Tech
3/19- (I4) TCU at (I1) Iowa- 5:00, ESPN2
Prediction: Iowa
3/19- (I7) Oakland at (I6) Richmond- 7:30, ESPNU
Prediction: Richmond
3/20- (IST4) UCF at (IST1) Illinois State- 7:00, ESPN
Prediction: Illinois State
3/20- (C7) Akron at (C6) UT-Arlington- 8:00, ESPNU
Prediction: UT-Arlington
3/20- (IST6) Boise State at (IST2) Illinois; 9:00, ESPN
Prediction: Illinois
3/20- (C8) CS Bakersfield at (C4) Colorado State; 11:15, ESPN2
Prediction: Colorado State
Friday, March 17, 2017
2017 NCAA Tournament Predictions: First Round- Day 2
Here are my predictions for day two of the first round of the 2017 NCAA tournament.
3/17- (MW10) Oklahoma State (21-10) vs (MW7) Michigan (24-11)- 12:15, CBS: This should be an outstanding game between two good teams that were both under seeded. Jawun Evans is one of the best point guards in the country, but the Wolverines have been red hot lately so give me them in a close one over the Cowboys.
Prediction: Michigan
3/17- (E14) New Mexico State (28-5) vs (E3) Baylor (25-7)- 12:40, truTV: I've seen some people pick an upset here, but I'm not among them. I like the Bears to advance here.
Prediction: Baylor
3/17- (S9) Seton Hall (21-11) vs (S8) Arkansas (25-9)- 1:30, TNT: This should be a good matchup between two solid teams. I like the experience of the Pirates to be a difference here as they'll advance.
Prediction: Seton Hall
3/17- (MW14) Iona (22-12) vs (MW3) Oregon (29-5)- 2:00, TBS: Despite losing Chris Boucher, the Ducks should get by the Gaels comfortably.
Prediction: Oregon
3/17- (MW15) Jacksonville State (20-14) vs (MW2) Louisville (24-8)- 2:45, CBS: Rick Pitino's club should get by here with some ease.
Prediction: Louisville
3/17- (E11) USC (25-9) vs (E6) SMU (30-4)- 3:10, truTV: This should be a tremendous game. The Ponies were under seeded in this tournament and they'll win a close one over a decent Trojans team.
Prediction: SMU
3/17- (S16) Texas Southern (23-11) vs (S1) North Carolina (27-7)- 4:00, TNT: The Tar Heels should roll here through a team that should have been playing in the First Four and not received a bye.
Prediction: North Carolina
3/17- (MW11) Rhode Island (24-9) vs (MW6) Creighton (25-9)- 4:30, TBS: This should be a fun game. The Rams are healthy and playing well right now and EC Matthews will lead them to a win.
Prediction: Rhode Island
3/17- (MW16) UC Davis (22-12) vs (MW1) Kansas (28-4)- 6:50, TNT: The Jayhawks should have no issue here.
Prediction: Kansas
3/17- (S10) Wichita State (30-4) vs (S7) Dayton (24-7)- 7:10, CBS: This should be an excellent game between two really good teams. The Shockers were badly under seeded and they'll win a close one over the Flyers in what could be Archie Miller's final game as Flyers coach.
Prediction: Dayton
3/17- (E15) Troy (21-14) vs (E2) Duke (27-8)- 7:20, TBS: The Blue Devils should win this game with ease.
Prediction: Duke
3/17- (S11) Kansas State (20-13) vs (S6) Cincinnati (29-5)- 7:27, truTV: This should be a great game. Give me the Bearcats here because I believe they'll get big defensive stops down the stretch.
Prediction: Cincinnati
3/17- (MW9) Michigan State (19-14) vs (MW8) Miami (21-11)- 9:20, TNT: This should be a tremendous game. Tom Izzo has done one hell of a coaching job this season for the Spartans as well as Jim Larannega for the Canes, but Miles Bridges will carry the Spartans to the Round Of 32 (most likely) against the Kansas Jayhawks.
Prediction: Michigan State
3/17- (S15) Northern Kentucky (24-10) vs (S2) Kentucky (29-5)- 9:40, CBS: The Wildcats should have no issue with this instate opponent.
Prediction: Kentucky
3/17- (E10) Marquette (19-12) vs (E7) South Carolina (22-10)- 9:50, TBS: This should be a very entertaining game here with the Golden Eagles, who are great offensively and the Gamecocks who are great defensively. Sindarius Thornwell will likely be the best player on the court, but give me the Golden Eagles and their prolific offense here to set up Steve Wojciechowski likely going up against his former mentor in Coach K.
Prediction: Marquette
3/17- (S14) Kent State (22-13) vs (S3) UCLA (29-4)- 9:57, truTV: The Bruins should have no issue here and should cruise here.
Prediction: UCLA
3/17- (MW10) Oklahoma State (21-10) vs (MW7) Michigan (24-11)- 12:15, CBS: This should be an outstanding game between two good teams that were both under seeded. Jawun Evans is one of the best point guards in the country, but the Wolverines have been red hot lately so give me them in a close one over the Cowboys.
Prediction: Michigan
3/17- (E14) New Mexico State (28-5) vs (E3) Baylor (25-7)- 12:40, truTV: I've seen some people pick an upset here, but I'm not among them. I like the Bears to advance here.
Prediction: Baylor
3/17- (S9) Seton Hall (21-11) vs (S8) Arkansas (25-9)- 1:30, TNT: This should be a good matchup between two solid teams. I like the experience of the Pirates to be a difference here as they'll advance.
Prediction: Seton Hall
3/17- (MW14) Iona (22-12) vs (MW3) Oregon (29-5)- 2:00, TBS: Despite losing Chris Boucher, the Ducks should get by the Gaels comfortably.
Prediction: Oregon
3/17- (MW15) Jacksonville State (20-14) vs (MW2) Louisville (24-8)- 2:45, CBS: Rick Pitino's club should get by here with some ease.
Prediction: Louisville
3/17- (E11) USC (25-9) vs (E6) SMU (30-4)- 3:10, truTV: This should be a tremendous game. The Ponies were under seeded in this tournament and they'll win a close one over a decent Trojans team.
Prediction: SMU
3/17- (S16) Texas Southern (23-11) vs (S1) North Carolina (27-7)- 4:00, TNT: The Tar Heels should roll here through a team that should have been playing in the First Four and not received a bye.
Prediction: North Carolina
3/17- (MW11) Rhode Island (24-9) vs (MW6) Creighton (25-9)- 4:30, TBS: This should be a fun game. The Rams are healthy and playing well right now and EC Matthews will lead them to a win.
Prediction: Rhode Island
3/17- (MW16) UC Davis (22-12) vs (MW1) Kansas (28-4)- 6:50, TNT: The Jayhawks should have no issue here.
Prediction: Kansas
3/17- (S10) Wichita State (30-4) vs (S7) Dayton (24-7)- 7:10, CBS: This should be an excellent game between two really good teams. The Shockers were badly under seeded and they'll win a close one over the Flyers in what could be Archie Miller's final game as Flyers coach.
Prediction: Dayton
3/17- (E15) Troy (21-14) vs (E2) Duke (27-8)- 7:20, TBS: The Blue Devils should win this game with ease.
Prediction: Duke
3/17- (S11) Kansas State (20-13) vs (S6) Cincinnati (29-5)- 7:27, truTV: This should be a great game. Give me the Bearcats here because I believe they'll get big defensive stops down the stretch.
Prediction: Cincinnati
3/17- (MW9) Michigan State (19-14) vs (MW8) Miami (21-11)- 9:20, TNT: This should be a tremendous game. Tom Izzo has done one hell of a coaching job this season for the Spartans as well as Jim Larannega for the Canes, but Miles Bridges will carry the Spartans to the Round Of 32 (most likely) against the Kansas Jayhawks.
Prediction: Michigan State
3/17- (S15) Northern Kentucky (24-10) vs (S2) Kentucky (29-5)- 9:40, CBS: The Wildcats should have no issue with this instate opponent.
Prediction: Kentucky
3/17- (E10) Marquette (19-12) vs (E7) South Carolina (22-10)- 9:50, TBS: This should be a very entertaining game here with the Golden Eagles, who are great offensively and the Gamecocks who are great defensively. Sindarius Thornwell will likely be the best player on the court, but give me the Golden Eagles and their prolific offense here to set up Steve Wojciechowski likely going up against his former mentor in Coach K.
Prediction: Marquette
3/17- (S14) Kent State (22-13) vs (S3) UCLA (29-4)- 9:57, truTV: The Bruins should have no issue here and should cruise here.
Prediction: UCLA
Thursday, March 16, 2017
2017 NCAA Tournament Predictions: First Round- Day 1
Here are my predictions for day one of the first round of the 2017 NCAA tournament.
3/16- (W12) Princeton (23-6) vs (W5) Notre Dame (25-9)- 12:15, CBS: This should be a high scoring affair. Bonzie Colson will be the difference here to push the Irish to the Round Of 32.
Prediction: Notre Dame
3/16- (E12) UNC Wilmington (29-5) vs (E5) Virginia (22-10)- 12:40, truTV: This should be an interesting 5/12 matchup. The Cavs have struggled down the stretch of the season so I'm feeling an upset here. The Seahawks came close to upsetting Duke last season and most of that team is back so give me the upset.
Prediction: UNC Wilmington
3/16- (S13) Winthrop (26-6) vs (S4) Butler (23-8)- 1:30, TNT: The Bulldogs have been unpredictable this season, but I see them getting by Keon Johnson and the Eagles.
Prediction: Butler
3/16- (W16) South Dakota State (18-16) vs (W1) Gonzaga (32-1)- 2:00, TBS: The Bulldogs should cruise here although Mike Baum will get his points for the Jackrabbits.
Prediction: Gonzaga
3/16- (W13) Bucknell (26-8) vs (W4) West Virginia (26-8)- 2:45, CBS: Press Virginia should cruise here and force the Bison into turnovers.
Prediction: West Virginia
3/16- (E13) East Tennessee State (27-7) vs (E4) Florida (24-8)- 3:10, truTV: Many people see this as an upset due to the Gators loss of John Egbunu due to a torn ACL. That won't catch up to them here as many people think as I believe they'll get by the Buccaneers in a close one.
Prediction: Florida
3/16- (S12) Middle Tennessee (30-4) vs (S5) Minnesota (24-9)- 4:00, TNT: Many people love the upset here, including me. This Blue Raiders team is better than the one that upset Michigan State last season and Giddy Potts will lead the way in a close game over Richard Pitino's Golden Gophers team.
Prediction: Middle Tennessee
3/16- (W9) Vanderbilt (19-15) vs (W8) Northwestern (23-11)- 4:30, TBS: This game is one of the most compelling games of the first round since you have the Commodores, who are overseeded and arguably shouldn't belong in the field and the Wildcats, who are in their first ever NCAA tournament. The Wildcats are the better team here and they play good defense and will advance.
Prediction: Northwestern
3/16- (W11) Xavier (21-13) vs (W6) Maryland (24-8)- 6:50, TNT: Both of these teams are banged up right now, the Musketeers in particular. Melo Trimble is someone who can carry a team on his back and he'll lead the Terps to the Round Of 32.
Prediction: Maryland
3/16- (E16) Mount St. Mary's (19-15) vs (E1) Villanova (31-3)- 7:10, CBS: The reigning national champions should have no problem here.
Prediction: Villanova
3/16- (W10) VCU (26-8) vs (W7) Saint Mary's (28-4)- 7:20, TBS: This is an intriguing matchup that college basketball diehards would love. The Gaels have had a tremendous season, but I feel that the Rams are the better and more experienced team here.
Prediction: VCU
3/16- (MW13) Vermont (29-5) vs (MW4) Purdue (25-7)- 7:27, truTV: The Catamounts have the nations longest winning streak in men's college basketball right now, but that will come to an end against Caleb Swanigan and the Boilermakers.
Prediction: Purdue
3/16- (W14) Florida Gulf Coast (26-7) vs (W3) Florida State (25-8)- 9:20, TNT: This is a trendy upset pick for some folks, but I won't go there. The Seminoles are a talented team that plays well on both ends. I do expect Dunk City to hang around, though.
Prediction: Florida State
3/16- (E9) Virginia Tech (22-10) vs (E8) Wisconsin (25-9)- 9:40, CBS: This is such a fascinating matchup here. The Hokies are here for the first time under Buzz Williams and the Huskies were badly under seeded by the selection committee and should have been on the 6-line. That said, the Huskies have the experience with Nigel Hayes and Ethan Happ and that will put them over the top.
Prediction: Wisconsin
3/16- (W15) North Dakota (22-9) vs (W2) Arizona (30-4)- 9:50, TBS: The Wildcats should cruise here with ease.
Prediction: Arizona
3/16- (MW12) Nevada (28-6) vs (MW5) Iowa State (23-10)- 9:57, truTV: The Wolf Pack and the Cyclones are very similar teams, except the Cyclones are a better version of the Wolf Pack. Monte Morris might be the best point guard in the country right now and he'll lead the Cyclones in a close one.
Prediction: Iowa State
3/16- (W12) Princeton (23-6) vs (W5) Notre Dame (25-9)- 12:15, CBS: This should be a high scoring affair. Bonzie Colson will be the difference here to push the Irish to the Round Of 32.
Prediction: Notre Dame
3/16- (E12) UNC Wilmington (29-5) vs (E5) Virginia (22-10)- 12:40, truTV: This should be an interesting 5/12 matchup. The Cavs have struggled down the stretch of the season so I'm feeling an upset here. The Seahawks came close to upsetting Duke last season and most of that team is back so give me the upset.
Prediction: UNC Wilmington
3/16- (S13) Winthrop (26-6) vs (S4) Butler (23-8)- 1:30, TNT: The Bulldogs have been unpredictable this season, but I see them getting by Keon Johnson and the Eagles.
Prediction: Butler
3/16- (W16) South Dakota State (18-16) vs (W1) Gonzaga (32-1)- 2:00, TBS: The Bulldogs should cruise here although Mike Baum will get his points for the Jackrabbits.
Prediction: Gonzaga
3/16- (W13) Bucknell (26-8) vs (W4) West Virginia (26-8)- 2:45, CBS: Press Virginia should cruise here and force the Bison into turnovers.
Prediction: West Virginia
3/16- (E13) East Tennessee State (27-7) vs (E4) Florida (24-8)- 3:10, truTV: Many people see this as an upset due to the Gators loss of John Egbunu due to a torn ACL. That won't catch up to them here as many people think as I believe they'll get by the Buccaneers in a close one.
Prediction: Florida
3/16- (S12) Middle Tennessee (30-4) vs (S5) Minnesota (24-9)- 4:00, TNT: Many people love the upset here, including me. This Blue Raiders team is better than the one that upset Michigan State last season and Giddy Potts will lead the way in a close game over Richard Pitino's Golden Gophers team.
Prediction: Middle Tennessee
3/16- (W9) Vanderbilt (19-15) vs (W8) Northwestern (23-11)- 4:30, TBS: This game is one of the most compelling games of the first round since you have the Commodores, who are overseeded and arguably shouldn't belong in the field and the Wildcats, who are in their first ever NCAA tournament. The Wildcats are the better team here and they play good defense and will advance.
Prediction: Northwestern
3/16- (W11) Xavier (21-13) vs (W6) Maryland (24-8)- 6:50, TNT: Both of these teams are banged up right now, the Musketeers in particular. Melo Trimble is someone who can carry a team on his back and he'll lead the Terps to the Round Of 32.
Prediction: Maryland
3/16- (E16) Mount St. Mary's (19-15) vs (E1) Villanova (31-3)- 7:10, CBS: The reigning national champions should have no problem here.
Prediction: Villanova
3/16- (W10) VCU (26-8) vs (W7) Saint Mary's (28-4)- 7:20, TBS: This is an intriguing matchup that college basketball diehards would love. The Gaels have had a tremendous season, but I feel that the Rams are the better and more experienced team here.
Prediction: VCU
3/16- (MW13) Vermont (29-5) vs (MW4) Purdue (25-7)- 7:27, truTV: The Catamounts have the nations longest winning streak in men's college basketball right now, but that will come to an end against Caleb Swanigan and the Boilermakers.
Prediction: Purdue
3/16- (W14) Florida Gulf Coast (26-7) vs (W3) Florida State (25-8)- 9:20, TNT: This is a trendy upset pick for some folks, but I won't go there. The Seminoles are a talented team that plays well on both ends. I do expect Dunk City to hang around, though.
Prediction: Florida State
3/16- (E9) Virginia Tech (22-10) vs (E8) Wisconsin (25-9)- 9:40, CBS: This is such a fascinating matchup here. The Hokies are here for the first time under Buzz Williams and the Huskies were badly under seeded by the selection committee and should have been on the 6-line. That said, the Huskies have the experience with Nigel Hayes and Ethan Happ and that will put them over the top.
Prediction: Wisconsin
3/16- (W15) North Dakota (22-9) vs (W2) Arizona (30-4)- 9:50, TBS: The Wildcats should cruise here with ease.
Prediction: Arizona
3/16- (MW12) Nevada (28-6) vs (MW5) Iowa State (23-10)- 9:57, truTV: The Wolf Pack and the Cyclones are very similar teams, except the Cyclones are a better version of the Wolf Pack. Monte Morris might be the best point guard in the country right now and he'll lead the Cyclones in a close one.
Prediction: Iowa State
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
2017 CBI Tournament Predictions: First Round
Here are my predictions for the first round of the 2017 CBI tournament.
3/15- Loyola-MD (15-16) at George Mason (20-13)- 7:00
Prediction: George Mason
3/15- Hampton (14-16) at Coastal Carolina (16-17)- 7:00
Prediction: Coastal Carolina
3/15- Toledo (17-16) at George Washington (19-14)- 7:00
Prediction: George Washington
3/15- Utah Valley (15-16) at Georgia Southern (18-14)- 7:00
Prediction: Georgia Southern
3/15- Stony Brook (18-13) at UIC (15-18)- 8:00
Prediction: Stony Brook
3/15- Green Bay (18-13) at UMKC (17-16)- 8:00
Prediction: Green Bay
3/15- San Francisco (20-12) at Rice (22-11)- 8:00
Prediction: Rice
3/15- Eastern Washington (22-11) at Wyoming (18-14)- 9:00
Prediction: Wyoming
3/15- Loyola-MD (15-16) at George Mason (20-13)- 7:00
Prediction: George Mason
3/15- Hampton (14-16) at Coastal Carolina (16-17)- 7:00
Prediction: Coastal Carolina
3/15- Toledo (17-16) at George Washington (19-14)- 7:00
Prediction: George Washington
3/15- Utah Valley (15-16) at Georgia Southern (18-14)- 7:00
Prediction: Georgia Southern
3/15- Stony Brook (18-13) at UIC (15-18)- 8:00
Prediction: Stony Brook
3/15- Green Bay (18-13) at UMKC (17-16)- 8:00
Prediction: Green Bay
3/15- San Francisco (20-12) at Rice (22-11)- 8:00
Prediction: Rice
3/15- Eastern Washington (22-11) at Wyoming (18-14)- 9:00
Prediction: Wyoming
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
2017 NIT Tournament Predictions: First Round
Here are my predictions for the first round of the 2017 NIT tournament.
S = Syracuse quadrant; C = California quadrant; IST = Illinois State quadrant; I = Iowa quadrant.
First Round
3/14- (S8) UNC Greensboro (25-9) at (S1) Syracuse (18-14)- 7:00, ESPN
Prediction: Syracuse
3/14- (S5) Ole Miss (20-13) at (S4) Monmouth (27-6)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Monmouth
3/14- (IST7) Valparaiso (24-8) at (IST2) Illinois (18-14)- 7:15, ESPN2
Prediction: Valparaiso
3/14- (I7) Oakland (24-8) at (I2) Clemson (17-15)- 8:00, ESPNU
Prediction: Clemson
3/14- (S6) Georgia Tech (17-15) at (S3) Indiana (18-15)- 9:00, ESPN
Prediction: Indiana
3/14- (C5) Charleston (25-9) at (C4) Colorado State (23-11)- 9:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Colorado State
3/14- (I6) Richmond (20-12) at (I3) Alabama (19-14)- 9:15, ESPN2
Prediction: Alabama
3/14- (IST6) Boise State (19-11) at (IST3) Utah (20-11)- 10:00, ESPNU
Prediction: Utah
3/14- (C8) CS Bakersfield (22-9) at (C1) California (21-12)- 11:15, ESPN2
Prediction: California
3/15- (S7) Belmont (22-9) at (S2) Georgia (19-14)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Belmont
3/15- (IST5) Colorado (19-14) at (IST4) UCF (21-11)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Colorado
3/15- (I8) South Dakota (22-11) at (I1) Iowa (18-14)- 7:00, ESPN2
Prediction: Iowa
3/15- (C7) Akron (26-8) at (C2) Houston (21-10)- 7:30, ESPNU
Prediction: Houston
3/15- (I5) Fresno State (20-12) at (I4) TCU (19-15)- 8:00, ESPN3
Prediction: TCU
3/15- (C6) UT-Arlington (25-8) at (C3) BYU (21-11)- 9:00, ESPN2
Prediction: UT-Arlington
3/15- (IST8) UC Irvine (21-14) at (IST1) Illinois State (27-6)- 9:30, ESPNU
Prediction: Illinois State
Rest of the predictions coming soon!
S = Syracuse quadrant; C = California quadrant; IST = Illinois State quadrant; I = Iowa quadrant.
First Round
3/14- (S8) UNC Greensboro (25-9) at (S1) Syracuse (18-14)- 7:00, ESPN
Prediction: Syracuse
3/14- (S5) Ole Miss (20-13) at (S4) Monmouth (27-6)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Monmouth
3/14- (IST7) Valparaiso (24-8) at (IST2) Illinois (18-14)- 7:15, ESPN2
Prediction: Valparaiso
3/14- (I7) Oakland (24-8) at (I2) Clemson (17-15)- 8:00, ESPNU
Prediction: Clemson
3/14- (S6) Georgia Tech (17-15) at (S3) Indiana (18-15)- 9:00, ESPN
Prediction: Indiana
3/14- (C5) Charleston (25-9) at (C4) Colorado State (23-11)- 9:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Colorado State
3/14- (I6) Richmond (20-12) at (I3) Alabama (19-14)- 9:15, ESPN2
Prediction: Alabama
3/14- (IST6) Boise State (19-11) at (IST3) Utah (20-11)- 10:00, ESPNU
Prediction: Utah
3/14- (C8) CS Bakersfield (22-9) at (C1) California (21-12)- 11:15, ESPN2
Prediction: California
3/15- (S7) Belmont (22-9) at (S2) Georgia (19-14)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Belmont
3/15- (IST5) Colorado (19-14) at (IST4) UCF (21-11)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Colorado
3/15- (I8) South Dakota (22-11) at (I1) Iowa (18-14)- 7:00, ESPN2
Prediction: Iowa
3/15- (C7) Akron (26-8) at (C2) Houston (21-10)- 7:30, ESPNU
Prediction: Houston
3/15- (I5) Fresno State (20-12) at (I4) TCU (19-15)- 8:00, ESPN3
Prediction: TCU
3/15- (C6) UT-Arlington (25-8) at (C3) BYU (21-11)- 9:00, ESPN2
Prediction: UT-Arlington
3/15- (IST8) UC Irvine (21-14) at (IST1) Illinois State (27-6)- 9:30, ESPNU
Prediction: Illinois State
Rest of the predictions coming soon!
Monday, March 13, 2017
2017 First Four Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2017 First Four round of the NCAA tournament.
3/14- (E16) New Orleans (20-11) vs (E16) Mount St. Mary's (19-15)- 6:40, truTV: These two teams are here because they won their auto bids and the committee rightfully put these two teams in the First Four. I like Erik Thomas to lead the way for the Privateers here to move on to take on the Villanova Wildcats in the Round Of 64.
Prediction: New Orleans
3/14- (S11) Kansas State (20-13) vs (S11) Wake Forest (19-13)- 9:10, truTV: This should be a great First Four game and the committee also got this two teams placements correct. John Collins has been one of the more underrated players in college basketball this season and he'll lead the Demon Deacons to a Round Of 64 matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Prediction: Wake Forest
3/15- (MW16) North Carolina Central (25-8) vs (MW16) UC Davis (22-12)- 6:40, truTV: These two teams are here because they won their auto bids and you can make a case these teams should be 16 seeds with byes instead of being stuck in this game. I like Patrick Cole to carry the Eagles to a Round Of 64 date with the Kansas Jayhawks.
Prediction: North Carolina Central
3/15- (E11) Providence (20-12) vs (E11) USC (24-9)- 9:10, truTV: Here we have a rematch of a Round Of 64 game from a year ago. The Friars aren't as talented as they were last season and the Trojans have an excellent front court that will propel them to a Round Of 64 match with the SMU Mustangs.
Prediction: USC
3/14- (E16) New Orleans (20-11) vs (E16) Mount St. Mary's (19-15)- 6:40, truTV: These two teams are here because they won their auto bids and the committee rightfully put these two teams in the First Four. I like Erik Thomas to lead the way for the Privateers here to move on to take on the Villanova Wildcats in the Round Of 64.
Prediction: New Orleans
3/14- (S11) Kansas State (20-13) vs (S11) Wake Forest (19-13)- 9:10, truTV: This should be a great First Four game and the committee also got this two teams placements correct. John Collins has been one of the more underrated players in college basketball this season and he'll lead the Demon Deacons to a Round Of 64 matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Prediction: Wake Forest
3/15- (MW16) North Carolina Central (25-8) vs (MW16) UC Davis (22-12)- 6:40, truTV: These two teams are here because they won their auto bids and you can make a case these teams should be 16 seeds with byes instead of being stuck in this game. I like Patrick Cole to carry the Eagles to a Round Of 64 date with the Kansas Jayhawks.
Prediction: North Carolina Central
3/15- (E11) Providence (20-12) vs (E11) USC (24-9)- 9:10, truTV: Here we have a rematch of a Round Of 64 game from a year ago. The Friars aren't as talented as they were last season and the Trojans have an excellent front court that will propel them to a Round Of 64 match with the SMU Mustangs.
Prediction: USC
2017 CBI Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2017 CBI tournament. The tournament will be held in campus cites.
3/15- First Round: Loyola (MD) at George Mason; 7:00
3/15- First Round: Hampton at Coastal Carolina; 7:00
3/15- First Round: Toledo at George Washington; 7:00
3/15- First Round: Utah Valley at Georgia Southern; 7:00
3/15- First Round: Green Bay at UMKC; 8:00
3/15- First Round: San Francisco at Rice; 8:00
3/15- First Round: Eastern Washington at Wyoming; 9:00
3/16- First Round: Stony Brook at UIC; 8:00
3/20- Quarterfinal: Loyola-MD at Coastal Carolina; 7:00
3/20- Quarterfinal: Utah Valley at Rice; 8:00
3/20- Quarterfinal: George Washington at UIC; 8:00, ESPN3
3/20- Quarterfinal: UMKC at Wyoming; 9:00
3/22- Semifinal: UIC at Coastal Carolina; 7:00
3/22- Semifinal: Utah Valley at Wyoming; 9:00
3/27- Championship: Wyoming at Coastal Carolina; 7:30, ESPNU
3/29- Championship: Coastal Carolina at Wyoming; 9:00, ESPNU
3/15- First Round: Loyola (MD) at George Mason; 7:00
3/15- First Round: Hampton at Coastal Carolina; 7:00
3/15- First Round: Toledo at George Washington; 7:00
3/15- First Round: Utah Valley at Georgia Southern; 7:00
3/15- First Round: Green Bay at UMKC; 8:00
3/15- First Round: San Francisco at Rice; 8:00
3/15- First Round: Eastern Washington at Wyoming; 9:00
3/16- First Round: Stony Brook at UIC; 8:00
3/20- Quarterfinal: Loyola-MD at Coastal Carolina; 7:00
3/20- Quarterfinal: Utah Valley at Rice; 8:00
3/20- Quarterfinal: George Washington at UIC; 8:00, ESPN3
3/20- Quarterfinal: UMKC at Wyoming; 9:00
3/22- Semifinal: UIC at Coastal Carolina; 7:00
3/22- Semifinal: Utah Valley at Wyoming; 9:00
3/27- Championship: Wyoming at Coastal Carolina; 7:30, ESPNU
3/29- Championship: Coastal Carolina at Wyoming; 9:00, ESPNU
2017 NCAA Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2017 NCAA tournament. The First Four games will be held at the UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. The Round Of 64 and 32 games will be played at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake, Utah, the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, Bankers Life Field House in Indianapolis, Indiana, the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The Sweet 16 and the Elite 8 will be played at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York, the SAP Center in San Jose, California, the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri, and FeDex Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Final Four will be held at University of Phoenix Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona.
3/14- First Four (Dayton): (E16) New Orleans vs (E16) Mount St. Mary's; 6:40, truTV
3/14- First Four (Dayton): (S11) Kansas State vs (S11) Wake Forest; 9:10, truTV
3/15- First Four (Dayton): (MW16) NC Central vs (MW16) UC Davis; 6:40, truTV
3/15- First Four (Dayton): (E11) Providence vs (E11) USC; 9:10, truTV
3/16- Round Of 64: (W12) Princeton vs (W5) Notre Dame; 12:15, CBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (E12) UNC Wilmington vs (E5) Virginia; 12:40, truTV
3/16- Round Of 64: (S13) Winthrop vs (S4) Butler; 1:30, TNT
3/16- Round Of 64: (W16) South Dakota State vs (W1) Gonzaga; 2:00, TBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (W13) Bucknell vs (W4) West Virginia; 2:45, CBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (E13) East Tennessee State vs (E4) Florida; 3:10, truTV
3/16- Round Of 64: (S12) Middle Tennessee vs (S5) Minnesota; 4:00, TNT
3/16- Round Of 64: (W9) Vanderbilt vs (W8) Northwestern; 4:30, TBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (W13) Xavier vs (W6) Maryland; 6:50, TNT
3/16- Round Of 64: (E16) Mount St. Mary's vs (E1) Villanova; 7:10, CBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (W10) VCU vs (W7) Saint Mary's; 7:20, TBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (MW13) Vermont vs (MW4) Purdue; 7:27, truTV
3/16- Round Of 64: (W14) Florida Gulf Coast vs (W3) Florida State; 9:20, TNT
3/16- Round Of 64: (E9) Virginia Tech vs (E8) Wisconsin; 9:40, CBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (W15) North Dakota vs (W2) Arizona; 9:50, TBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (MW12) Nevada vs (MW5) Iowa State; 9:57, truTV
3/17- Round Of 64: (MW10) Oklahoma State vs (MW7) Michigan; 12:15, CBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (E14) New Mexico State vs (E3) Baylor; 12:40, truTV
3/17- Round Of 64: (S9) Seton Hall vs (S8) Arkansas; 1:30, TNT
3/17- Round Of 64: (MW14) Iona vs (MW3) Oregon; 2:00, TBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (MW15) Jacksonville State vs (MW2) Kentucky; 2:45, CBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (E11) USC vs (E6) SMU; 3:10, truTV
3/17- Round Of 64: (S16) Texas Southern vs (S1) North Carolina; 4:00, TNT
3/17- Round Of 64: (MW11) Rhode Island vs (MW6) Creighton; 4:30, TBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (MW16) UC Davis vs (MW1) Kansas; 6:50, TNT
3/17- Round Of 64: (S10) Wichita State vs (S7) Dayton; 7:10, CBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (E15) Troy vs (E2) Duke; 7:20, TBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (S11) Kansas State vs (S6) Cincinnati; 7:27, truTV
3/17- Round Of 64: (MW9) Michigan State vs (MW8) Miami; 9:20, TNT
3/17- Round Of 64: (S15) Northern Kentucky vs (S2) Kentucky; 9:40, CBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (E10) Marquette vs (E7) South Carolina; 9:50, TBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (S14) Kent State vs (S3) UCLA; 9:57, truTV
3/18- Round Of 32: (W5) Notre Dame vs (W4) West Virginia; 12:10, CBS
3/18- Round Of 32: (E8) Wisconsin vs (E1) Villanova; 2:40, CBS
3/18- Round Of 32: (W8) Northwestern vs (W1) Gonzaga; 5:15, CBS
3/18- Round Of 32: (W11) Xavier vs (W3) Florida State; 6:10, TNT
3/18- Round Of 32: (S12) Middle Tennessee vs (S4) Butler; 7:10, TBS
3/18- Round Of 32: (W7) Saint Mary's vs (W2) Arizona; 7:45, CBS
3/18- Round Of 32: (E5) Virginia vs (E4) Florida; 8:40, TNT
3/18- Round Of 32: (MW5) Iowa State vs (MW4) Purdue; 9:40, TBS
3/19- Round Of 32: (MW7) Michigan vs (MW2) Louisville; 12:10, CBS
3/19- Round Of 32: (S10) Wichita State vs (S2) Kentucky; 2:40, CBS
3/19- Round Of 32: (MW9) Michigan State vs (MW1) Kansas; 5:15, CBS
3/19- Round Of 32: (S8) Arkansas vs (S1) North Carolina; 6:10, TNT
3/19- Round Of 32: (MW11) Rhode Island vs (MW3) Oregon; 7:10, TBS
3/19- Round Of 32: (E11) USC vs (E3) Baylor; 7:40, truTV
3/19- Round Of 32: (E7) South Carolina vs (E2) Duke; 8:40, TNT
3/19- Round Of 32: (S6) Cincinnati vs (S3) UCLA; 9:40, TBS
3/23- Sweet 16: (MW7) Michigan vs (MW3) Oregon; 7:09, CBS
3/23- Sweet 16: (W4) West Virginia vs (W1) Gonzaga; 7:39, TBS
3/23- Sweet 16: (MW4) Purdue vs (MW1) Kansas; 9:39, CBS
3/23- Sweet 16: (W11) Xavier vs (W2) Arizona; 10:09, TBS
3/24- Sweet 16: (S4) Butler vs (S1) North Carolina; 7:09, CBS
3/24- Sweet 16: (E7) South Carolina vs (E3) Baylor; 7:29, TBS
3/24- Sweet 16: (S3) UCLA vs (S2) Kentucky; 9:39, CBS
3/24- Sweet 16: (E8) Wisconsin vs (E4) Florida; 10:09, TBS
3/25- Elite 8: (W11) Xavier vs (W1) Gonzaga; 6:09, TBS
3/25- Elite 8: (MW3) Oregon vs (MW1) Kansas; 8:49, TBS
3/26- Elite 8: (E7) South Carolina vs (E3) Florida; 2:20, CBS
3/26- Elite 8: (S2) Kentucky vs (S1) North Carolina; 5:05, CBS
4/1- Final Four: (E7) South Carolina vs (W1) Gonzaga; 6:09, CBS
4/1- Final Four: (MW3) Oregon vs (S1) North Carolina; 8:49, CBS
3/14- First Four (Dayton): (E16) New Orleans vs (E16) Mount St. Mary's; 6:40, truTV
3/14- First Four (Dayton): (S11) Kansas State vs (S11) Wake Forest; 9:10, truTV
3/15- First Four (Dayton): (MW16) NC Central vs (MW16) UC Davis; 6:40, truTV
3/15- First Four (Dayton): (E11) Providence vs (E11) USC; 9:10, truTV
3/16- Round Of 64: (W12) Princeton vs (W5) Notre Dame; 12:15, CBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (E12) UNC Wilmington vs (E5) Virginia; 12:40, truTV
3/16- Round Of 64: (S13) Winthrop vs (S4) Butler; 1:30, TNT
3/16- Round Of 64: (W16) South Dakota State vs (W1) Gonzaga; 2:00, TBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (W13) Bucknell vs (W4) West Virginia; 2:45, CBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (E13) East Tennessee State vs (E4) Florida; 3:10, truTV
3/16- Round Of 64: (S12) Middle Tennessee vs (S5) Minnesota; 4:00, TNT
3/16- Round Of 64: (W9) Vanderbilt vs (W8) Northwestern; 4:30, TBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (W13) Xavier vs (W6) Maryland; 6:50, TNT
3/16- Round Of 64: (E16) Mount St. Mary's vs (E1) Villanova; 7:10, CBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (W10) VCU vs (W7) Saint Mary's; 7:20, TBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (MW13) Vermont vs (MW4) Purdue; 7:27, truTV
3/16- Round Of 64: (W14) Florida Gulf Coast vs (W3) Florida State; 9:20, TNT
3/16- Round Of 64: (E9) Virginia Tech vs (E8) Wisconsin; 9:40, CBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (W15) North Dakota vs (W2) Arizona; 9:50, TBS
3/16- Round Of 64: (MW12) Nevada vs (MW5) Iowa State; 9:57, truTV
3/17- Round Of 64: (MW10) Oklahoma State vs (MW7) Michigan; 12:15, CBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (E14) New Mexico State vs (E3) Baylor; 12:40, truTV
3/17- Round Of 64: (S9) Seton Hall vs (S8) Arkansas; 1:30, TNT
3/17- Round Of 64: (MW14) Iona vs (MW3) Oregon; 2:00, TBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (MW15) Jacksonville State vs (MW2) Kentucky; 2:45, CBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (E11) USC vs (E6) SMU; 3:10, truTV
3/17- Round Of 64: (S16) Texas Southern vs (S1) North Carolina; 4:00, TNT
3/17- Round Of 64: (MW11) Rhode Island vs (MW6) Creighton; 4:30, TBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (MW16) UC Davis vs (MW1) Kansas; 6:50, TNT
3/17- Round Of 64: (S10) Wichita State vs (S7) Dayton; 7:10, CBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (E15) Troy vs (E2) Duke; 7:20, TBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (S11) Kansas State vs (S6) Cincinnati; 7:27, truTV
3/17- Round Of 64: (MW9) Michigan State vs (MW8) Miami; 9:20, TNT
3/17- Round Of 64: (S15) Northern Kentucky vs (S2) Kentucky; 9:40, CBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (E10) Marquette vs (E7) South Carolina; 9:50, TBS
3/17- Round Of 64: (S14) Kent State vs (S3) UCLA; 9:57, truTV
3/18- Round Of 32: (W5) Notre Dame vs (W4) West Virginia; 12:10, CBS
3/18- Round Of 32: (E8) Wisconsin vs (E1) Villanova; 2:40, CBS
3/18- Round Of 32: (W8) Northwestern vs (W1) Gonzaga; 5:15, CBS
3/18- Round Of 32: (W11) Xavier vs (W3) Florida State; 6:10, TNT
3/18- Round Of 32: (S12) Middle Tennessee vs (S4) Butler; 7:10, TBS
3/18- Round Of 32: (W7) Saint Mary's vs (W2) Arizona; 7:45, CBS
3/18- Round Of 32: (E5) Virginia vs (E4) Florida; 8:40, TNT
3/18- Round Of 32: (MW5) Iowa State vs (MW4) Purdue; 9:40, TBS
3/19- Round Of 32: (MW7) Michigan vs (MW2) Louisville; 12:10, CBS
3/19- Round Of 32: (S10) Wichita State vs (S2) Kentucky; 2:40, CBS
3/19- Round Of 32: (MW9) Michigan State vs (MW1) Kansas; 5:15, CBS
3/19- Round Of 32: (S8) Arkansas vs (S1) North Carolina; 6:10, TNT
3/19- Round Of 32: (MW11) Rhode Island vs (MW3) Oregon; 7:10, TBS
3/19- Round Of 32: (E11) USC vs (E3) Baylor; 7:40, truTV
3/19- Round Of 32: (E7) South Carolina vs (E2) Duke; 8:40, TNT
3/19- Round Of 32: (S6) Cincinnati vs (S3) UCLA; 9:40, TBS
3/23- Sweet 16: (MW7) Michigan vs (MW3) Oregon; 7:09, CBS
3/23- Sweet 16: (W4) West Virginia vs (W1) Gonzaga; 7:39, TBS
3/23- Sweet 16: (MW4) Purdue vs (MW1) Kansas; 9:39, CBS
3/23- Sweet 16: (W11) Xavier vs (W2) Arizona; 10:09, TBS
3/24- Sweet 16: (S4) Butler vs (S1) North Carolina; 7:09, CBS
3/24- Sweet 16: (E7) South Carolina vs (E3) Baylor; 7:29, TBS
3/24- Sweet 16: (S3) UCLA vs (S2) Kentucky; 9:39, CBS
3/24- Sweet 16: (E8) Wisconsin vs (E4) Florida; 10:09, TBS
3/25- Elite 8: (W11) Xavier vs (W1) Gonzaga; 6:09, TBS
3/25- Elite 8: (MW3) Oregon vs (MW1) Kansas; 8:49, TBS
3/26- Elite 8: (E7) South Carolina vs (E3) Florida; 2:20, CBS
3/26- Elite 8: (S2) Kentucky vs (S1) North Carolina; 5:05, CBS
4/1- Final Four: (E7) South Carolina vs (W1) Gonzaga; 6:09, CBS
4/1- Final Four: (MW3) Oregon vs (S1) North Carolina; 8:49, CBS
2017 NIT Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2017 NIT tournament. The first three rounds, the tournament will be held at the higher seeds campus. The Semifinals and championship will be held at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York City.
S = Syracuse quadrant; C = California quadrant; IST = Illinois State quadrant; I = Iowa quadrant.
3/14- First Round: (S8) UNC Greensboro at (S1) Syracuse; 7:00, ESPN
3/14- First Round: (S5) Ole Miss at (S4) Monmouth; 7:00, ESPN3
3/14- First Round: (IST7) Valparaiso at (IST2) Illinois; 7:15, ESPN2
3/14- First Round: (I7) Oakland at (I2) Clemson; 8:00, ESPNU
3/14- First Round: (S6) Georgia Tech at (S3) Indiana; 9:00, ESPN
3/14- First Round: (C5) Charleston at (C4) Colorado State; 9:00, ESPN3
3/14- First Round: (I6) Richmond at (I3) Alabama; 9:15, ESPN2
3/14- First Round: (IST6) Boise State at (IST3) Utah; 10:00, ESPNU
3/14- First Round: (C8) CS Bakersfield at (C1) California; 11:15, ESPN2
3/15- First Round: (S7) Belmont at (S2) Georgia; 7:00, ESPN3
3/15- First Round: (IST5) Colorado at (IST4) UCF; 7:00, ESPN3
3/15- First Round: (I8) South Dakota at (I1) Iowa; 7:00, ESPN2
3/15- First Round: (C7) Akron at (C2) Houston; 7:30, ESPNU
3/15- First Round: (I5) Fresno State at (I4) TCU; 8:00, ESPN3
3/15- First Round: (C6) UT-Arlington at (C3) BYU; 9:00, ESPN2
3/15- First Round: (IST8) UC Irvine at (IST1) Illinois State; 9:30, ESPNU
3/18- Second Round: (S5) Ole Miss at (S1) Syracuse; 11:00, ESPN
3/19- Second Round: (S7) Belmont at (S6) Georgia Tech; 12:00, ESPN
3/19- Second Round: (I4) TCU at (I1) Iowa; 5:00, ESPN2
3/19- Second Round: (I7) Oakland at (I6) Richmond; 7:30, ESPNU
3/20- Second Round: (IST4) UCF at (IST1) Illinois State; 7:00, ESPN
3/20- Second Round: (C7) Akron at (C6) UT-Arlington; 8:00, ESPNU
3/20- Second Round: (IST6) Boise State at (IST2) Illinois; 9:00, ESPN
3/20- Second Round: (C8) CS Bakersfield at (C4) Colorado State; 11:15, ESPN2
3/21- Quarterfinal: (I6) Richmond at (I4) TCU; 7:00, ESPN2
3/21- Quarterfinal: (S6) Georgia Tech at (S5) Ole Miss; 9:00, ESPN2
3/22- Quarterfinal: (IST2) Illinois at (IST4) UCF; 7:00, ESPN2
3/22- Quarterfinal: (C8) CS Bakersfield at (C6) UT-Arlington; 9:00, ESPNU
3/28- Semifinal: (C8) CS Bakersfield vs (S6) Georgia Tech; 7:00, ESPN
3/28- Semifinal: (I4) TCU vs (IST4) UCF; 9:00, ESPN
3/30- Championship: (S6) Georgia Tech vs (I4) TCU; 8:00, ESPN
S = Syracuse quadrant; C = California quadrant; IST = Illinois State quadrant; I = Iowa quadrant.
3/14- First Round: (S8) UNC Greensboro at (S1) Syracuse; 7:00, ESPN
3/14- First Round: (S5) Ole Miss at (S4) Monmouth; 7:00, ESPN3
3/14- First Round: (IST7) Valparaiso at (IST2) Illinois; 7:15, ESPN2
3/14- First Round: (I7) Oakland at (I2) Clemson; 8:00, ESPNU
3/14- First Round: (S6) Georgia Tech at (S3) Indiana; 9:00, ESPN
3/14- First Round: (C5) Charleston at (C4) Colorado State; 9:00, ESPN3
3/14- First Round: (I6) Richmond at (I3) Alabama; 9:15, ESPN2
3/14- First Round: (IST6) Boise State at (IST3) Utah; 10:00, ESPNU
3/14- First Round: (C8) CS Bakersfield at (C1) California; 11:15, ESPN2
3/15- First Round: (S7) Belmont at (S2) Georgia; 7:00, ESPN3
3/15- First Round: (IST5) Colorado at (IST4) UCF; 7:00, ESPN3
3/15- First Round: (I8) South Dakota at (I1) Iowa; 7:00, ESPN2
3/15- First Round: (C7) Akron at (C2) Houston; 7:30, ESPNU
3/15- First Round: (I5) Fresno State at (I4) TCU; 8:00, ESPN3
3/15- First Round: (C6) UT-Arlington at (C3) BYU; 9:00, ESPN2
3/15- First Round: (IST8) UC Irvine at (IST1) Illinois State; 9:30, ESPNU
3/18- Second Round: (S5) Ole Miss at (S1) Syracuse; 11:00, ESPN
3/19- Second Round: (S7) Belmont at (S6) Georgia Tech; 12:00, ESPN
3/19- Second Round: (I4) TCU at (I1) Iowa; 5:00, ESPN2
3/19- Second Round: (I7) Oakland at (I6) Richmond; 7:30, ESPNU
3/20- Second Round: (IST4) UCF at (IST1) Illinois State; 7:00, ESPN
3/20- Second Round: (C7) Akron at (C6) UT-Arlington; 8:00, ESPNU
3/20- Second Round: (IST6) Boise State at (IST2) Illinois; 9:00, ESPN
3/20- Second Round: (C8) CS Bakersfield at (C4) Colorado State; 11:15, ESPN2
3/21- Quarterfinal: (I6) Richmond at (I4) TCU; 7:00, ESPN2
3/21- Quarterfinal: (S6) Georgia Tech at (S5) Ole Miss; 9:00, ESPN2
3/22- Quarterfinal: (IST2) Illinois at (IST4) UCF; 7:00, ESPN2
3/22- Quarterfinal: (C8) CS Bakersfield at (C6) UT-Arlington; 9:00, ESPNU
3/28- Semifinal: (C8) CS Bakersfield vs (S6) Georgia Tech; 7:00, ESPN
3/28- Semifinal: (I4) TCU vs (IST4) UCF; 9:00, ESPN
3/30- Championship: (S6) Georgia Tech vs (I4) TCU; 8:00, ESPN
2017 CIT Tournament Predictions: First Round
Here are my predictions for the first round of the 2017 CIT tournament.
3/13- Norfolk State (17-16) at Liberty (19-13)- 7:00
Prediction: Liberty
3/14- St. Francis-PA (16-16) at Jacksonville (17-15)- 7:00
Prediction: Jacksonville
3/14- Houston Baptist (17-13) at Campbell (17-17)- 7:00
Prediction: Campbell
3/14- Canisius (18-15) at Samford (19-15)- 7:30
Prediction: Samford
3/15- Ball State (21-12) at Fort Wayne (19-12)- 7:00
Prediction: Fort Wayne
3/15- Fairfield (16-14) at UMBC (18-12)- 7:00
Prediction: UMBC
3/15- Georgia State (20-12) at Texas A&M-CC (20-11)- 8:00
Prediction: Georgia State
3/15- Stephen F. Austin (18-14) at Idaho (18-13)- 11:00
Prediction: Idaho
3/16- Saint Peter's (19-13) at Albany (21-13)- 7:00
Prediction: Albany
3/16- Furman (21-11) at USC Upstate (17-15)- 7:00
Prediction: Furman
3/16- UNC Asheville (23-9) at UT-Martin (21-12)- 8:00
Prediction: UT-Martin
3/16- Lamar (19-14) at Texas State (20-13)- 8:30
Prediction: Texas State
3/16- Weber State (19-13) at CS Fullerton (17-14)- 10:00
Prediction: Weber State
3/13- Norfolk State (17-16) at Liberty (19-13)- 7:00
Prediction: Liberty
3/14- St. Francis-PA (16-16) at Jacksonville (17-15)- 7:00
Prediction: Jacksonville
3/14- Houston Baptist (17-13) at Campbell (17-17)- 7:00
Prediction: Campbell
3/14- Canisius (18-15) at Samford (19-15)- 7:30
Prediction: Samford
3/15- Ball State (21-12) at Fort Wayne (19-12)- 7:00
Prediction: Fort Wayne
3/15- Fairfield (16-14) at UMBC (18-12)- 7:00
Prediction: UMBC
3/15- Georgia State (20-12) at Texas A&M-CC (20-11)- 8:00
Prediction: Georgia State
3/15- Stephen F. Austin (18-14) at Idaho (18-13)- 11:00
Prediction: Idaho
3/16- Saint Peter's (19-13) at Albany (21-13)- 7:00
Prediction: Albany
3/16- Furman (21-11) at USC Upstate (17-15)- 7:00
Prediction: Furman
3/16- UNC Asheville (23-9) at UT-Martin (21-12)- 8:00
Prediction: UT-Martin
3/16- Lamar (19-14) at Texas State (20-13)- 8:30
Prediction: Texas State
3/16- Weber State (19-13) at CS Fullerton (17-14)- 10:00
Prediction: Weber State
2017 CIT Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2017 CIT. The tournament will be held at campus sites. The CIT uses the old NIT model in which there is no set bracket. Future round opponents are determined by the results of the previous round.
3/13- First Round: Norfolk State at Liberty; 7:00
3/14- First Round: St. Francis-PA at Jacksonville; 7:00
3/14- First Round: Houston Baptist at Campbell; 7:00
3/14- First Round: Canisius at Samford; 7:30
3/15- First Round: Ball State at Fort Wayne; 7:00
3/15- First Round: Fairfield at UMBC; 7:00
3/15- First Round: Georgia State at Texas A&M-CC; 8:00
3/15- First Round: Stephen F. Austin at Idaho; 11:00
3/16- First Round: Saint Peter's at Albany; 7:00
3/16- First Round: Furman at USC Upstate; 7:00
3/16- First Round: UNC Asheville at UT-Martin; 8:00
3/16- First Round: Lamar at Texas State;
3/16- First Round: Weber State at CS Fullerton; 10:00
3/18- Second Round: St. Francis-PA at UMBC; 7:00
3/20- Second Round: Samford at Liberty; 7:00
3/20- Second Round: UT-Martin at Campbell; 7:00
3/20- Second Round: Weber State at Texas A&M-CC; 8:00
3/22- Second Round: Idaho at Texas State; 8:00
3/25- Quarterfinal: Furman at Campbell; 2:00
3/25- Quarterfinal: Saint Peter's at Texas State; 5:00
3/26- Quarterfinal: Liberty at UMBC; 2:00
3/26- Quarterfinal: Fort Wayne at Texas A&M-CC
3/29- Semifinal: Texas A&M-CC at UMBC; 7:00, CBSSN
3/29- Semifinal: Furman at Saint Peter's; 9:00, CBSSN
3/31- Championship: Saint Peter's at Texas A&M-CC; 9:00, CBSSN
3/13- First Round: Norfolk State at Liberty; 7:00
3/14- First Round: St. Francis-PA at Jacksonville; 7:00
3/14- First Round: Houston Baptist at Campbell; 7:00
3/14- First Round: Canisius at Samford; 7:30
3/15- First Round: Ball State at Fort Wayne; 7:00
3/15- First Round: Fairfield at UMBC; 7:00
3/15- First Round: Georgia State at Texas A&M-CC; 8:00
3/15- First Round: Stephen F. Austin at Idaho; 11:00
3/16- First Round: Saint Peter's at Albany; 7:00
3/16- First Round: Furman at USC Upstate; 7:00
3/16- First Round: UNC Asheville at UT-Martin; 8:00
3/16- First Round: Lamar at Texas State;
3/16- First Round: Weber State at CS Fullerton; 10:00
3/18- Second Round: St. Francis-PA at UMBC; 7:00
3/20- Second Round: Samford at Liberty; 7:00
3/20- Second Round: UT-Martin at Campbell; 7:00
3/20- Second Round: Weber State at Texas A&M-CC; 8:00
3/22- Second Round: Idaho at Texas State; 8:00
3/25- Quarterfinal: Furman at Campbell; 2:00
3/25- Quarterfinal: Saint Peter's at Texas State; 5:00
3/26- Quarterfinal: Liberty at UMBC; 2:00
3/26- Quarterfinal: Fort Wayne at Texas A&M-CC
3/29- Semifinal: Texas A&M-CC at UMBC; 7:00, CBSSN
3/29- Semifinal: Furman at Saint Peter's; 9:00, CBSSN
3/31- Championship: Saint Peter's at Texas A&M-CC; 9:00, CBSSN
Saturday, March 11, 2017
2017 Ivy League Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2017 Ivy League tournament.
Semifinals
3/11- (4) Penn (13-14; 6-8) vs (1) Princeton (24-6; 14-0)- 1:30, ESPNU: The fact this tournament is at the Palestra is what will keep the Quakers in this game.
Prediction: Princeton
3/11- (3) Yale (17-10; 9-5) vs (2) Harvard (18-9; 10-4)- 3:30, ESPNU: This is a great rivalry game in the tournament. Give me the Crimson in a close one.
Prediction: Harvard
Championship
3/12- (2) Harvard vs (1) Princeton- 12:00, ESPN2: This should be a fun championship game. Led by Conference Player of the Year Spencer Weisz, the Tigers will go to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Princeton
Semifinals
3/11- (4) Penn (13-14; 6-8) vs (1) Princeton (24-6; 14-0)- 1:30, ESPNU: The fact this tournament is at the Palestra is what will keep the Quakers in this game.
Prediction: Princeton
3/11- (3) Yale (17-10; 9-5) vs (2) Harvard (18-9; 10-4)- 3:30, ESPNU: This is a great rivalry game in the tournament. Give me the Crimson in a close one.
Prediction: Harvard
Championship
3/12- (2) Harvard vs (1) Princeton- 12:00, ESPN2: This should be a fun championship game. Led by Conference Player of the Year Spencer Weisz, the Tigers will go to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Princeton
2017 Ivy League Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2017 Ivy League tournament. The tournament will be held at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
3/11- Game 1, Semifinals: (4) Penn vs (1) Princeton; 1:30, ESPNU
3/11- Game 2, Semifinals: (3) Yale vs (2) Harvard; 3:30, ESPNU
3/12- Game 3, Championship: Game 1 Winner vs Game 2 Winner; 12:00, ESPN2
3/11- Game 1, Semifinals: (4) Penn vs (1) Princeton; 1:30, ESPNU
3/11- Game 2, Semifinals: (3) Yale vs (2) Harvard; 3:30, ESPNU
3/12- Game 3, Championship: Game 1 Winner vs Game 2 Winner; 12:00, ESPN2
Thursday, March 9, 2017
2017 WAC Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2017 WAC tournament.
Quarterfinals
3/9- (5) Seattle (13-16; 5-9) vs (4) Utah Valley (14-15; 6-8)- 5:00
Prediction: Utah Valley
3/9- (7) Chicago State (6-25; 1-13) vs (2) New Mexico State (25-5; 11-3)- 7:30
Prediction: New Mexico State
3/9- (6) UT-Rio Grande Valley (10-21; 2-12) vs (3) UMKC (16-15; 8-6)- 10:00
Prediction: UMKC
Semifinals
3/10- (4) Utah Valley vs (1) CS Bakersfield (21-8; 12-2)- 9:00
Prediction: CS Bakersfield
3/10- (3) UMKC vs (2) New Mexico State- 11:30
Prediction: New Mexico State
Championship
3/11- (2) New Mexico State vs (1) CS Bakersfield- 11:30, ESPNU: This should be a great championship game between the two best teams in the conference. Conference Player of the Year Ian Baker will lead the way for the Aggies to the Big Dance.
Prediction: CS Bakersfield
Quarterfinals
3/9- (5) Seattle (13-16; 5-9) vs (4) Utah Valley (14-15; 6-8)- 5:00
Prediction: Utah Valley
3/9- (7) Chicago State (6-25; 1-13) vs (2) New Mexico State (25-5; 11-3)- 7:30
Prediction: New Mexico State
3/9- (6) UT-Rio Grande Valley (10-21; 2-12) vs (3) UMKC (16-15; 8-6)- 10:00
Prediction: UMKC
Semifinals
3/10- (4) Utah Valley vs (1) CS Bakersfield (21-8; 12-2)- 9:00
Prediction: CS Bakersfield
3/10- (3) UMKC vs (2) New Mexico State- 11:30
Prediction: New Mexico State
Championship
3/11- (2) New Mexico State vs (1) CS Bakersfield- 11:30, ESPNU: This should be a great championship game between the two best teams in the conference. Conference Player of the Year Ian Baker will lead the way for the Aggies to the Big Dance.
Prediction: CS Bakersfield
2017 WAC Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2017 WAC tournament. The tournament will be held at Orleans Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
3/9- Game 1, Quarterfinals: (5) Seattle vs (4) Utah Valley; 5:00, WAC-DN
3/9- Game 2, Quarterfinals: (7) Chicago State vs (2) New Mexico State; 7:30, WAC-DN
3/9- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (6) UT-Rio Grande Valley vs (3) UMKC; 10:00, WAC-DN
3/10- Game 4, Semifinals: (4) Utah Valley vs (1) CS Bakersfield; 9:00, ESPN3
3/10- Game 5, Semifinals: (3) UMKC vs (2) New Mexico State; 11:30, ESPN3
3/11- Game 6, Championship: Game 4 Winner vs Game 5 Winner; 11:30, ESPNU
3/9- Game 1, Quarterfinals: (5) Seattle vs (4) Utah Valley; 5:00, WAC-DN
3/9- Game 2, Quarterfinals: (7) Chicago State vs (2) New Mexico State; 7:30, WAC-DN
3/9- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (6) UT-Rio Grande Valley vs (3) UMKC; 10:00, WAC-DN
3/10- Game 4, Semifinals: (4) Utah Valley vs (1) CS Bakersfield; 9:00, ESPN3
3/10- Game 5, Semifinals: (3) UMKC vs (2) New Mexico State; 11:30, ESPN3
3/11- Game 6, Championship: Game 4 Winner vs Game 5 Winner; 11:30, ESPNU
2017 Big West Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2017 Big West tournament.
Quarterfinals
3/9- (7) Cal Poly (11-19; 6-10) vs (2) UC Davis (19-12; 11-5)- 3:00
Prediction: UC Davis
3/9- (6) CS Northridge (11-18; 7-9) vs (3) CS Fullerton (16-13; 10-6)- 5:30
Prediction: CS Fullerton
3/9- (8) UC Riverside (7-22; 5-11) vs (1) UC Irvine (19-13; 12-4)- 9:00
Prediction: UC Irvine
3/9- (5) Hawaii (14-15; 8-8) vs (4) Long Beach State (14-18; 9-7)- 11:30
Prediction: Long Beach State
Semifinals
3/10- (3) CS Fullerton vs (2) UC Davis- 9:30, ESPNU
Prediction: UC Davis
3/10- (4) Long Beach State vs (1) UC Irvine- 12:00, ESPNU
Prediction: UC Irvine
Championship
3/11- (2) UC Davis vs (1) UC Irvine- 11:30, ESPN2: This should be a good championship game between two of the conferences best teams. Conference Player of the Year Luke Nelson will lead the way for the Anteaters as they'll head to the Big Dance.
Prediction: UC Irvine
Quarterfinals
3/9- (7) Cal Poly (11-19; 6-10) vs (2) UC Davis (19-12; 11-5)- 3:00
Prediction: UC Davis
3/9- (6) CS Northridge (11-18; 7-9) vs (3) CS Fullerton (16-13; 10-6)- 5:30
Prediction: CS Fullerton
3/9- (8) UC Riverside (7-22; 5-11) vs (1) UC Irvine (19-13; 12-4)- 9:00
Prediction: UC Irvine
3/9- (5) Hawaii (14-15; 8-8) vs (4) Long Beach State (14-18; 9-7)- 11:30
Prediction: Long Beach State
Semifinals
3/10- (3) CS Fullerton vs (2) UC Davis- 9:30, ESPNU
Prediction: UC Davis
3/10- (4) Long Beach State vs (1) UC Irvine- 12:00, ESPNU
Prediction: UC Irvine
Championship
3/11- (2) UC Davis vs (1) UC Irvine- 11:30, ESPN2: This should be a good championship game between two of the conferences best teams. Conference Player of the Year Luke Nelson will lead the way for the Anteaters as they'll head to the Big Dance.
Prediction: UC Irvine
2017 Big West Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2017 Big West tournament. The tournament will be held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
3/9- Game 1, Quarterfinals: (7) Cal Poly vs (2) UC Davis; 3:00, FSW
3/9- Game 2, Quarterfinals: (6) CS Northridge vs (3) CS Fullerton; 5:30, FSW
3/9- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (8) UC Riverside vs (1) UC Irvine; 9:00, FSW
3/9- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (5) Hawaii vs (4) Long Beach State; 11:30, FSW
3/10- Game 5, Semifinals: (4) Long Beach State vs (1) UC Irvine; 9:30, ESPN3
3/10- Game 6, Semifinals: (3) CS Fullerton vs (2) UC Davis; 12:00, ESPNU
3/11- Game 7, Championship: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 11:30, ESPN2
3/9- Game 1, Quarterfinals: (7) Cal Poly vs (2) UC Davis; 3:00, FSW
3/9- Game 2, Quarterfinals: (6) CS Northridge vs (3) CS Fullerton; 5:30, FSW
3/9- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (8) UC Riverside vs (1) UC Irvine; 9:00, FSW
3/9- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (5) Hawaii vs (4) Long Beach State; 11:30, FSW
3/10- Game 5, Semifinals: (4) Long Beach State vs (1) UC Irvine; 9:30, ESPN3
3/10- Game 6, Semifinals: (3) CS Fullerton vs (2) UC Davis; 12:00, ESPNU
3/11- Game 7, Championship: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 11:30, ESPN2
2017 AAC Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2017 AAC tournament.
First Round
3/9- (9) East Carolina (14-17; 6-12) vs (8) Temple (16-15; 7-11)- 3:30, ESPNU
Prediction: Temple
3/9- (10) Tulane (6-24; 3-15) vs (7) Tulsa (14-16; 8-10)- 6:00, ESPNEWS
Prediction: Tulsa
3/9- (11) South Florida (7-22; 1-17) vs (6) Connecticut (14-16; 9-9)- 8:00, ESPNEWS
Prediction: Connecticut
Quarterfinals
3/10- (8) Temple vs (1) SMU (27-4; 17-1)- 12:00, ESPN2
Prediction: SMU
3/10- (5) Memphis vs (4) UCF (20-10; 11-7)- 2:00, ESPN2
Prediction: Memphis
3/10- (7) Tulsa vs (2) Cincinnati (27-4; 16-2)- 7:00, ESPNU
Prediction: Cincinnati
3/10- (6) Connecticut vs (3) Houston (21-9; 12-6)- 9:00, ESPNU: The Cougars are arguably the better team, but the Huskies at home start to have people think they have another magical run in them.
Prediction: Connecticut
Semifinals
3/11- (5) Memphis vs (1) SMU- 3:00, ESPN2: Dedric Lawson will keep the Tigers in this game, but the Mustangs will pull away late.
Prediction: SMU
3/11- (6) Connecticut vs (2) Cincinnati- 5:00, ESPN2: This should be a fun game. The Bearcats find a way to keep Jalen Adams in check and move on to a rematch with the Stangs.
Prediction: Cincinnati
Championship
3/12- (2) Cincinnati vs (1) SMU- 3:15, ESPN: This should be a great championship game between the conferences best two teams. The winner of this game will likely get a 4 or 5 seed and the loser will be in the field regardless. Give me the Bearcats to take this one.
Prediction: Cincinnati
First Round
3/9- (9) East Carolina (14-17; 6-12) vs (8) Temple (16-15; 7-11)- 3:30, ESPNU
Prediction: Temple
3/9- (10) Tulane (6-24; 3-15) vs (7) Tulsa (14-16; 8-10)- 6:00, ESPNEWS
Prediction: Tulsa
3/9- (11) South Florida (7-22; 1-17) vs (6) Connecticut (14-16; 9-9)- 8:00, ESPNEWS
Prediction: Connecticut
Quarterfinals
3/10- (8) Temple vs (1) SMU (27-4; 17-1)- 12:00, ESPN2
Prediction: SMU
3/10- (5) Memphis vs (4) UCF (20-10; 11-7)- 2:00, ESPN2
Prediction: Memphis
3/10- (7) Tulsa vs (2) Cincinnati (27-4; 16-2)- 7:00, ESPNU
Prediction: Cincinnati
3/10- (6) Connecticut vs (3) Houston (21-9; 12-6)- 9:00, ESPNU: The Cougars are arguably the better team, but the Huskies at home start to have people think they have another magical run in them.
Prediction: Connecticut
Semifinals
3/11- (5) Memphis vs (1) SMU- 3:00, ESPN2: Dedric Lawson will keep the Tigers in this game, but the Mustangs will pull away late.
Prediction: SMU
3/11- (6) Connecticut vs (2) Cincinnati- 5:00, ESPN2: This should be a fun game. The Bearcats find a way to keep Jalen Adams in check and move on to a rematch with the Stangs.
Prediction: Cincinnati
Championship
3/12- (2) Cincinnati vs (1) SMU- 3:15, ESPN: This should be a great championship game between the conferences best two teams. The winner of this game will likely get a 4 or 5 seed and the loser will be in the field regardless. Give me the Bearcats to take this one.
Prediction: Cincinnati
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