Here is the third edition of my 2020 NFL Mock Draft.
1. Cincinnati Bengals- Joe Burrow, Quarterback, LSU: After what was a breakout season which led to a Heisman Trophy, Burrow emerged as the favorite to go first overall in this upcoming draft. The Bengals want to move on from Andy Dalton and start fresh here with Burrow, who second year coach Zac Taylor could help develop into the franchise quarterback the team is looking for.
2. Washington Redskins- Chase Young, Defensive End, Ohio State: Young is the best player in this draft and he falls one spot due to the Bengals quarterback need. The Redskins need a lot of young talent on both ends of the ball and Young would have an immediate impact in the league chasing the likes of Dak Prescott, Carson Wentz, and Daniel Jones twice a season.
3. Detroit Lions- Jeff Okudah, Cornerback, Ohio State: This is an interesting spot because this is a spot where someone could trade up for a quarterback and the Lions could get a nice haul back. The Lions are a team that's in dire need of secondary help after the trading of Darius Slay and Okudah is the best defensive back in the draft.
4. New York Giants- Mekhi Becton, Offensive Tackle, Louisville: The Giants two biggest needs are pass rush and offensive line. Here they snag the tackle to help protect second year quarterback Daniel Jones. Becton is somebody that's stock has absolutely risen and has become the consensus top offensive lineman in the draft.
5. Miami Dolphins- Tua Tagovailoa, Quarterback, Alabama: Many people thought at this time six months ago we'd be writing this selection.... except in the number one spot. Tagovailoa drops to fifth (barring the Dolphins or someone else trading up) obviously due to his hip injury he suffered in November that ended his college career. If he reaches his potential, the Dolphins get a steal here with the guy they've coveted for over a year now.
6. Los Angeles Chargers- Justin Herbert, Quarterback, Oregon: With the Philip Rivers era over, the Chargers look to the draft to draft their quarterback of the future. Herbert is someone that could have declared last season but stayed at school one more season to try to improve his stock, but I feel that he would have been a first round pick last season too.
7. Carolina Panthers- Isaiah Simmons, Linebacker/Defensive Back, Clemson: After the unexpected retirement of Luke Kuechly, the Panthers suddenly have a gaping hole in their front seven. Enter Simmons, someone who is versatile due to his ability to rush the passer and defend the pass and the Panthers do have a secondary need too, which this could help fill two needs.
8. Arizona Cardinals- Tristan Wirfs, Offensive Tackle, Iowa: With the Cardinals acquiring DeAndre Hopkins, they turn their focus on the offensive line, where they select Wirfs. He's somebody who could conceivably go as high as fourth due to his stock rising and he could play right away helping Kyler Murray stay upright.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars- Derrick Brown, Defensive Tackle, Auburn: With all the losses the Jags suffered on their defensive line, Brown is the logical choice here. There will be people arguing quarterback here, but I have a feeling they are targeting next year for that headlined by Clemson's Trevor Lawrence.
10. Cleveland Browns- Andrew Thomas, Offensive Tackle, Georgia: Thomas was someone I had going fourth the last time I did a mock draft, but his stock has dropped quite a bit. The Browns did add Jack Conklin in free agency to solidify one tackle spot, but if they take Thomas to hold down the other spot, it's a win for Baker Mayfield and the Browns.
11. New York Jets- Jerry Jeudy, Wide Receiver. Alabama: This would be a steal here for the Jets, who would get arguably the best receiver prospect since Calvin Johnson over a decade ago. Outside of Le'Veon Bell, the Jets don't have many skill position guys and Jeudy would help Sam Darnold develop into the quarterback many people expect him to be.
12. Las Vegas Raiders- Cee Dee Lamb, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma: The Raiders have needs on both sides of the ball and here I have them snagging a great wideout prospect in Lamb. He is someone that has WR1 potential on any roster and he would make Derek Carr better and would make Hunter Renfrow and Tyrell Williams the team's WR2 and WR3 respectively.
13. San Francisco 49ers (from Indianapolis Colts)- Jedrick Wills Jr, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: The 49ers acquired this pick in the deal that sent pass rusher DeForrest Buckner to the Colts, which they have a need there now too. But here, I have them snagging Wills, who is a plug-and-play offensive lineman that could replace the aging Joe Staley down the road.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Javon Kinlaw, Defensive Lineman, South Carolina: The Bucs go with Kinlaw here after the Niners snag Wills, who would fill a need protecting Tom Brady. The Bucs did bring back Jason Pierre-Paul and Ndamukong Suh, but Kinlaw is someone that provides versatility and only makes a solid front seven even better.
15. Denver Broncos- Henry Ruggs IV, Wide Receiver, Alabama: The Broncos have had an excellent offseason thus far, but a need that still needs to be filled is receiver opposite Courtland Sutton. Ruggs was the third option for Tua Tagovailoa at Alabama and imagine what he could be as a co-top option for Drew Lock in Denver?
16. Atlanta Falcons- CJ Henderson, Cornerback, Florida: With the release of Desmond Trufant, the Falcons have a major need at cornerback. Henderson is somebody that had a solid season in college this past year and he'll come in and start right away.
17. Dallas Cowboys- K'Lavon Chaisson, Defensive End, LSU: This would make a lot of sense for the Cowboys as Chaisson would replace the departed Robert Quinn. Chaisson is somebody that was a sack machine in college and could make an instant impact in the pros.
18. Miami Dolphins (from Pittsburgh Steelers)- Xavier McKinney, Safety, Alabama: With their second first round pick they received in the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade, the Dolphins take the fast rising safety in McKinney. He is someone that can do a lot on the field and would really help the Dolphins secondary along with new pickup Byron Jones.
19. Las Vegas Raiders (from Chicago Bears)- Kristian Fulton, Cornerback, LSU: The Raiders have addressed some of their needs in free agency, but missing out on Byron Jones in free agency has them left hanging. Fulton is someone that has size and athleticism and was overshadowed in LSU's secondary due to the prescience of Grant Delpit.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams)- Trevon Diggs, Cornerback, Alabama: The Jaguars secondary needs to be addressed after the trading of Jalen Ramsey, so they use the pick they got in the Ramsey deal from the Rams to somewhat replace him. Diggs is someone who has shown physicality and imposing length to be a top corner on a team.
21. Philadelphia Eagles- Justin Jefferson, Wide Receiver, LSU: The two biggest needs for the Eagles this offseason were cornerback and wide receiver. With Darius Slay coming in to fill the need at corner, they look to receiver and take the former LSU standout, who showed off his ability to make big plays throughout the season.
22. Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo Bills)- AJ Terrell, Cornerback, Clemson: The Vikings are a team that went from having literally zero needs to a team with a lot of needs, especially on defense due to some free agency losses and cuts. With Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes, and Mackensie Alexander all gone, they take Terrell with the pick they got in the Stefon Diggs deal, who's big and physical and he would bring new blood to this defense.
23. New England Patriots- Jordan Love, Quarterback, Utah State: With Tom Brady off to the Buccaneers, the current quarterbacks on the Pats roster are Jarred Stidham and Brian Hoyer. Now is the time to look to the future. Love is someone that is very raw and has high upside.
24. New Orleans Saints- Tee Higgins, Wide Receiver, Clemson: The Saints did a nice job snagging Emmanuel Sanders to go with Michael Thomas, but the idea of drafting a young receiver to go with them to help Drew Brees is enticing. Higgins is someone that has the size, length, and athleticism to be a WR1 someday and has been one of Trevor Lawrence's best targets over the past two seasons.
25. Minnesota Vikings- Laviska Shenault, Wide Receiver, Colorado: With the trading of Stefon Diggs, the Vikings draft his replacement here with Shenault. He is someone that has a ton of upside and has a lot of qualities to be an impact receiver.
26. Miami Dolphins (from Houston Texans)- Austin Jackson, Offensive Tackle, USC: With their third first rounder, they take Jackson to help the quarterback (whether it's Tua or someone else). Jackson is somebody that stood out this past season and could come in and start right away.
27. Seattle Seahawks- Yetur Gross-Matos, Defensive End, Penn State: Gross-Matos's stock has dropped after being projected to be in the top 15. The Seahawks have a pass rush need assuming they don't bring back Jadeveon Clowney and Gross-Matos would help.
28. Baltimore Ravens- Kenneth Murray, Inside Linebacker, Oklahoma: With a stout defensive line in front of him, Murray would be in an ideal situation here in Baltimore. The Ravens have yet to address the inside linebacker position in free agency and he would be a solid fit here.
29. Tennessee Titans- AJ Epenesa, Defensive End, Iowa: The Titans have a glaring need with their pass rush now with Jurell Casey traded away to Denver. Epenesa is someone that is great on the edge and would have a nice impact.
30. Green Bay Packers- Denzel Mims, Wide Receiver, Baylor: The Packers don't have any scary threats at wide receiver other than Davante Adams and Mims would certainly help them. He would certainly be their second best receiver if he was the choice here.
31. San Francisco 49ers- Raekwon Davis, Defensive Tackle, Alabama: The 49ers suddenly have a need in the middle of their defensive line after the trading away DeForrest Buckner. Davis is somebody that can play nose and stop the run.
32. Kansas City Chiefs- Damon Arnette, Cornerback, Ohio State: The Chiefs do have needs, especially on defense. With Kendall Fuller departed, they take Arnette here to replace him. He's someone that's stock is rising and has played on good teams in college.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
2020 SEC Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 SEC Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (13) Georgia vs (12) Ole Miss; 7:00, SECN
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (14) Vanderbilt vs (11) Arkansas; 9:00, SECN
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (13) Georgia vs (12) Ole Miss; 7:00, SECN
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (14) Vanderbilt vs (11) Arkansas; 9:00, SECN
2020 SEC Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 SEC Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
First Round
3/11- (13) Georgia (15-16; 5-13) vs (12) Ole Miss (15-16; 6-12)- 7:00, SECN
Prediction: Ole Miss
3/11- (14) Vanderbilt (11-20; 3-15) vs (11) Arkansas (19-12; 7-11)- 9:00, SECN
Prediction: Arkansas
Rest of picks coming soon!
First Round
3/11- (13) Georgia (15-16; 5-13) vs (12) Ole Miss (15-16; 6-12)- 7:00, SECN
Prediction: Ole Miss
3/11- (14) Vanderbilt (11-20; 3-15) vs (11) Arkansas (19-12; 7-11)- 9:00, SECN
Prediction: Arkansas
Rest of picks coming soon!
2020 Big Ten Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 Big Ten Tournament. The tournament will be held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (13) Northwestern vs (12) Minnesota; 6:00, BTN
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (14) Nebraska vs (11) Indiana; 8:30, BTN
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (13) Northwestern vs (12) Minnesota; 6:00, BTN
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (14) Nebraska vs (11) Indiana; 8:30, BTN
2020 Big Ten Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 Big Ten Tournament. The tournament will be held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
First Round
3/11- (13) Northwestern (8-22; 3-17) vs (12) Minnesota (14-16; 8-12)- 6:00, BTN
Prediction: Minnesota
3/11- (14) Nebraska (7-24; 2-18) vs (11) Indiana (19-12; 9-11)- 8:30, BTN
Prediction: Indiana
Rest of the picks coming soon!
First Round
3/11- (13) Northwestern (8-22; 3-17) vs (12) Minnesota (14-16; 8-12)- 6:00, BTN
Prediction: Minnesota
3/11- (14) Nebraska (7-24; 2-18) vs (11) Indiana (19-12; 9-11)- 8:30, BTN
Prediction: Indiana
Rest of the picks coming soon!
2020 Big-12 Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 Big-12 tournament. The tournament will be held at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (9) Iowa State vs (8) Oklahoma State; 7:00, ESPNU
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (10) Kansas State vs (7) TCU; 9:00, ESPNU
3/12- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (5) Texas Tech vs (4) Texas; 12:30, ESPN2
3/12- Game 4, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) Kansas; 2:30, ESPN2
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (2) Baylor; 7:00, ESPN2
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: (6) Oklahoma vs (3) West Virginia; 9:00, ESPN2
3/13- Game 7, Semifinals: Game 3 Winner vs Game 4 Winner; 7:00, ESPN2
3/13- Game 8, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 9:00, ESPN2
3/14- Game 9, Championship: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 6:00, ESPN
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (9) Iowa State vs (8) Oklahoma State; 7:00, ESPNU
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (10) Kansas State vs (7) TCU; 9:00, ESPNU
3/12- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (5) Texas Tech vs (4) Texas; 12:30, ESPN2
3/12- Game 4, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) Kansas; 2:30, ESPN2
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (2) Baylor; 7:00, ESPN2
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: (6) Oklahoma vs (3) West Virginia; 9:00, ESPN2
3/13- Game 7, Semifinals: Game 3 Winner vs Game 4 Winner; 7:00, ESPN2
3/13- Game 8, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 9:00, ESPN2
3/14- Game 9, Championship: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 6:00, ESPN
2020 Big-12 Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 Big-12 Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
First Round
3/11- (9) Iowa State (12-19; 5-13) vs (8) Oklahoma State (17-14; 7-11)- 7:00, ESPNU
Prediction: Oklahoma State
3/11- (10) Kansas State (10-21; 3-15) vs (7) TCU (16-15; 7-11)- 9:00, ESPNU
Prediction: TCU
Quarterfinals
3/12- (5) Texas Tech (18-13; 9-9) vs (4) Texas (19-12; 9-9)- 12:30, ESPN2: The winner of this game I strongly feel will make it in to the Big Dance and I think it will be the Red Raiders due to the fact I trust Chris Beard more than Shaka Smart, who I think could be out of a job regardless whether the Longhorns make the NCAA Tournament or not.
Prediction: Texas Tech
3/12- (8) Oklahoma State vs (1) Kansas (28-3; 17-1)- 2:30, ESPN2
Prediction: Kanasa
3/12- (7) TCU vs (2) Baylor (26-4; 15-3)- 7:00, ESPN2
Prediction: Baylor
3/12- (6) Oklahoma (19-12; 9-9) vs (3) West Virginia (21-10; 9-9)- 9:00, ESPN2: This is a sneaky good Quarters game we got here. I'm going to roll with the Mountaineers here led by freshman Oscar Tshiebwe.
Prediction: West Virginia
Semifinals
3/13- (5) Texas Tech vs (1) Kansas- 7:00, ESPN2: The third time around with this matchup will result in the same result as the first two did as the Red Raiders will likely settle for an at-large bid.
Prediction: Kansas
3/13- (3) West Virginia vs (2) Baylor- 9:00, ESPN2: The Mountaineers just knocked off the Bears over the weekend, but I think the Bears are the better team and want to secure a 1-seed.
Prediction: Baylor
Championship
3/14- (2) Baylor vs (1) Kansas- 6:00, ESPN: This is a fantastic championship game as these two teams will have a rubber match. I think the better team is the Jayhawks led by Udoka Azubuike and Devon Dotson as they'll have the number one overall seed locked up.
Prediction: Kansas
First Round
3/11- (9) Iowa State (12-19; 5-13) vs (8) Oklahoma State (17-14; 7-11)- 7:00, ESPNU
Prediction: Oklahoma State
3/11- (10) Kansas State (10-21; 3-15) vs (7) TCU (16-15; 7-11)- 9:00, ESPNU
Prediction: TCU
Quarterfinals
3/12- (5) Texas Tech (18-13; 9-9) vs (4) Texas (19-12; 9-9)- 12:30, ESPN2: The winner of this game I strongly feel will make it in to the Big Dance and I think it will be the Red Raiders due to the fact I trust Chris Beard more than Shaka Smart, who I think could be out of a job regardless whether the Longhorns make the NCAA Tournament or not.
Prediction: Texas Tech
3/12- (8) Oklahoma State vs (1) Kansas (28-3; 17-1)- 2:30, ESPN2
Prediction: Kanasa
3/12- (7) TCU vs (2) Baylor (26-4; 15-3)- 7:00, ESPN2
Prediction: Baylor
3/12- (6) Oklahoma (19-12; 9-9) vs (3) West Virginia (21-10; 9-9)- 9:00, ESPN2: This is a sneaky good Quarters game we got here. I'm going to roll with the Mountaineers here led by freshman Oscar Tshiebwe.
Prediction: West Virginia
Semifinals
3/13- (5) Texas Tech vs (1) Kansas- 7:00, ESPN2: The third time around with this matchup will result in the same result as the first two did as the Red Raiders will likely settle for an at-large bid.
Prediction: Kansas
3/13- (3) West Virginia vs (2) Baylor- 9:00, ESPN2: The Mountaineers just knocked off the Bears over the weekend, but I think the Bears are the better team and want to secure a 1-seed.
Prediction: Baylor
Championship
3/14- (2) Baylor vs (1) Kansas- 6:00, ESPN: This is a fantastic championship game as these two teams will have a rubber match. I think the better team is the Jayhawks led by Udoka Azubuike and Devon Dotson as they'll have the number one overall seed locked up.
Prediction: Kansas
2020 Big East Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 Big East Tournament. The tournament will be held at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York.
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (9) St. John's vs (8) Georgetown; 7:00, FS1
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (10) DePaul vs (7) Xavier; 9:30, FS1
3/12- Game 3, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) Creighton; 12:00, FS1
3/12- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (5) Butler vs (4) Providence; 2:30, FS1
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (2) Villanova; 7:00, FS1
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: (6) Marquette vs (3) Seton Hall; 9:30, FS1
3/13- Game 7, Semifinals: Game 3 Winner vs Game 4 Winner; 6:30, FS1
3/13- Game 8, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 9:00, FS1
3/14- Game 9, Championship: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 6:30, FOX
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (9) St. John's vs (8) Georgetown; 7:00, FS1
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (10) DePaul vs (7) Xavier; 9:30, FS1
3/12- Game 3, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) Creighton; 12:00, FS1
3/12- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (5) Butler vs (4) Providence; 2:30, FS1
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (2) Villanova; 7:00, FS1
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: (6) Marquette vs (3) Seton Hall; 9:30, FS1
3/13- Game 7, Semifinals: Game 3 Winner vs Game 4 Winner; 6:30, FS1
3/13- Game 8, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 9:00, FS1
3/14- Game 9, Championship: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 6:30, FOX
2020 Big East Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 Big East Tournament. The tournament will be held at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York.
First Round
3/11- (9) St. John's (16-15; 5-13) vs (8) Georgetown (15-16; 5-13)- 7:00, FS1
Prediction: St. John's
3/11- (10) DePaul (15-16; 3-15) vs (7) Xavier (19-12; 8-10)- 9:30, FS1
Prediction: Xavier
Quarterfinals
3/12- (9) St. John's vs (1) Creighton (24-7; 13-5)- 12:00, FS1: Home court advantage is in favor of the Red Storm and with the unfortunate injury to Marcus Zegarowski, this may be a closer game than expected although I still expect the Blue Jays to advance.
Prediction: Creighton
3/12- (5) Butler (22-9; 10-8) vs (4) Providence (19-12; 12-6)- 2:30, FS1: This is a solid game and both teams should be safely in the field, but I expect Alpha Diallo to lead the Friars to the next round.
Prediction: Providence
3/12- (7) Xavier vs (2) Villanova (24-7; 13-5)- 7:00, FS1: The Musketeers are a very Jekkyl & Hyde team, but I don't see them upsetting the Wildcats.
Prediction: Villanova
3/12- (6) Marquette (18-12; 8-10) vs (3) Seton Hall (21-9; 13-5)- 9:30, FS1: We have talent galore in this matchup with Markus Howard of the Eagles and Myles Powell and Sandro Mamukelashvili of the Pirates. The duo of the Hall will prevail to the next round.
Prediction: Seton Hall
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Providence vs (1) Creighton- 6:30, FS1: This should be a good game here. I think this is possibly where the Blue Jays trip up due to the Zegarowski injury, but I think they can get by the Friars in a close one.
Prediction: Creighton
3/13- (3) Seton Hall vs (2) Villanova- 9:00, FS1: These two teams played an absolute classic last week down in Newark and I think we can have another one in store. I do think the Wildcats are the better team led by Collin Gillespie and Saddiq Bey.
Prediction: Villanova
Championship
3/14- (2) Villanova vs (1) Creighton- 6:30, FOX: This will be a great championship game between these two clubs. Here is where I feel the loss of Zegarowski will come into play as the Wildcats will take home the auto bid as they will end up with a good seed.
Prediction: Villanova
First Round
3/11- (9) St. John's (16-15; 5-13) vs (8) Georgetown (15-16; 5-13)- 7:00, FS1
Prediction: St. John's
3/11- (10) DePaul (15-16; 3-15) vs (7) Xavier (19-12; 8-10)- 9:30, FS1
Prediction: Xavier
Quarterfinals
3/12- (9) St. John's vs (1) Creighton (24-7; 13-5)- 12:00, FS1: Home court advantage is in favor of the Red Storm and with the unfortunate injury to Marcus Zegarowski, this may be a closer game than expected although I still expect the Blue Jays to advance.
Prediction: Creighton
3/12- (5) Butler (22-9; 10-8) vs (4) Providence (19-12; 12-6)- 2:30, FS1: This is a solid game and both teams should be safely in the field, but I expect Alpha Diallo to lead the Friars to the next round.
Prediction: Providence
3/12- (7) Xavier vs (2) Villanova (24-7; 13-5)- 7:00, FS1: The Musketeers are a very Jekkyl & Hyde team, but I don't see them upsetting the Wildcats.
Prediction: Villanova
3/12- (6) Marquette (18-12; 8-10) vs (3) Seton Hall (21-9; 13-5)- 9:30, FS1: We have talent galore in this matchup with Markus Howard of the Eagles and Myles Powell and Sandro Mamukelashvili of the Pirates. The duo of the Hall will prevail to the next round.
Prediction: Seton Hall
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Providence vs (1) Creighton- 6:30, FS1: This should be a good game here. I think this is possibly where the Blue Jays trip up due to the Zegarowski injury, but I think they can get by the Friars in a close one.
Prediction: Creighton
3/13- (3) Seton Hall vs (2) Villanova- 9:00, FS1: These two teams played an absolute classic last week down in Newark and I think we can have another one in store. I do think the Wildcats are the better team led by Collin Gillespie and Saddiq Bey.
Prediction: Villanova
Championship
3/14- (2) Villanova vs (1) Creighton- 6:30, FOX: This will be a great championship game between these two clubs. Here is where I feel the loss of Zegarowski will come into play as the Wildcats will take home the auto bid as they will end up with a good seed.
Prediction: Villanova
2020 Conference-USA Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 Conference-USA Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Ford Center at the Star, in Frisco, Texas.
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (9) FAU vs (8) Old Dominion; 7:00, ESPN+
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (12) Rice vs (5) FIU; 7:30, ESPN+
3/11- Game 3, First Round: (10) UTSA vs (7) UAB; 9:30, ESPN+
3/11- Game 4, First Round: (11) UTEP vs (6) Marshall; 10:00, ESPN+
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) North Texas; 7:00, Stadium
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (4) Charlotte; 7:30, Facebook
3/12- Game 7, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (2) WKU; 9:30, Stadium
3/12- Game 8, Quarterfinals: Game 4 Winner vs (3) Louisiana Tech; 10:00, Facebook
3/13- Game 9, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 2:00, CBSSN
3/13- Game 10, Semifinals: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 4:30, CBSSN
3/14- Game 11, Championship: Game 9 Winner vs Game 10 Winner; 8:30, CBSSN
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (9) FAU vs (8) Old Dominion; 7:00, ESPN+
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (12) Rice vs (5) FIU; 7:30, ESPN+
3/11- Game 3, First Round: (10) UTSA vs (7) UAB; 9:30, ESPN+
3/11- Game 4, First Round: (11) UTEP vs (6) Marshall; 10:00, ESPN+
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) North Texas; 7:00, Stadium
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (4) Charlotte; 7:30, Facebook
3/12- Game 7, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (2) WKU; 9:30, Stadium
3/12- Game 8, Quarterfinals: Game 4 Winner vs (3) Louisiana Tech; 10:00, Facebook
3/13- Game 9, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 2:00, CBSSN
3/13- Game 10, Semifinals: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 4:30, CBSSN
3/14- Game 11, Championship: Game 9 Winner vs Game 10 Winner; 8:30, CBSSN
2020 Conference-USA Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 Conference-USA Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Ford Center at the Star, in Frisco, Texas.
First Round
3/11- (9) FAU (16-15; 8-10) vs (8) Old Dominion (13-18; 9-9)- 7:00, ESPN+
Prediction: FAU
3/11- (12) Rice (15-16; 7-11) vs (5) FIU (18-13; 9-9)- 7:30, ESPN+
Prediction: FIU
3/11- (10) UTSA (13-18; 7-11) vs (7) UAB (18-13; 9-9)- 9:30, ESPN+
Prediction: UAB
3/11- (11) UTEP (17-10; 8-10) vs (6) Marshall (16-15; 10-8)- 10:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Marshall
Quarterfinals
3/12- (9) FAU vs (1) North Texas (20-11; 14-4)- 7:00, Stadium
Prediction: North Texas
3/12- (5) FIU vs (4) Charlotte (16-13; 10-8)- 7:30, Facebook
Prediction: FIU
3/12- (7) UAB vs (2) WKU (20-10; 13-5)- 9:30, Stadium
Prediction: WKU
3/12- (6) Marshall vs (3) Louisiana Tech (22-8; 13-5)- 10:00, Facebook
Prediction: Louisiana Tech
Semifinals
3/13- (5) FIU vs (1) North Texas- 2:00, CBSSN
Prediction: North Texas
3/13- (3) Louisiana Tech vs (2) WKU- 4:30, CBSSN: This is actually a pretty good semi's match here. I have a feeling the Bulldogs are the team that advances here.
Prediction: Louisiana Tech
Championship
3/14- (3) Louisiana Tech vs (1) North Texas- 8:30, CBSSN: This should be a fun title game between two of the better teams in this conference. I really think the Bulldogs have a shot here to win this thing and I'm going to roll with them led by DaQuan Bracey.
Prediction: Louisiana Tech
First Round
3/11- (9) FAU (16-15; 8-10) vs (8) Old Dominion (13-18; 9-9)- 7:00, ESPN+
Prediction: FAU
3/11- (12) Rice (15-16; 7-11) vs (5) FIU (18-13; 9-9)- 7:30, ESPN+
Prediction: FIU
3/11- (10) UTSA (13-18; 7-11) vs (7) UAB (18-13; 9-9)- 9:30, ESPN+
Prediction: UAB
3/11- (11) UTEP (17-10; 8-10) vs (6) Marshall (16-15; 10-8)- 10:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Marshall
Quarterfinals
3/12- (9) FAU vs (1) North Texas (20-11; 14-4)- 7:00, Stadium
Prediction: North Texas
3/12- (5) FIU vs (4) Charlotte (16-13; 10-8)- 7:30, Facebook
Prediction: FIU
3/12- (7) UAB vs (2) WKU (20-10; 13-5)- 9:30, Stadium
Prediction: WKU
3/12- (6) Marshall vs (3) Louisiana Tech (22-8; 13-5)- 10:00, Facebook
Prediction: Louisiana Tech
Semifinals
3/13- (5) FIU vs (1) North Texas- 2:00, CBSSN
Prediction: North Texas
3/13- (3) Louisiana Tech vs (2) WKU- 4:30, CBSSN: This is actually a pretty good semi's match here. I have a feeling the Bulldogs are the team that advances here.
Prediction: Louisiana Tech
Championship
3/14- (3) Louisiana Tech vs (1) North Texas- 8:30, CBSSN: This should be a fun title game between two of the better teams in this conference. I really think the Bulldogs have a shot here to win this thing and I'm going to roll with them led by DaQuan Bracey.
Prediction: Louisiana Tech
2020 Southland Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 Southland Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Merrell Center in Katy, Texas.
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (8) Texas A&M-CC vs (5) Northwestern State; 6:00, ESPN+
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (7) McNeese vs (6) Lamar; 8:30, ESPN+
3/12- Game 3, Second Round: Game 1 Winner vs (4) Sam Houston State; 6:00, ESPN+
3/12- Game 4, Second Round: Game 2 Winner vs (3) Nicholls; 8:30, ESPN+
3/13- Game 5, Semifinals: Game 3 Winner vs (1) Stephen F. Austin; 6:00, ESPN+
3/13- Game 6, Semifinals: Game 4 Winner vs (2) Abilene Christian; 8:30, ESPN+
3/14- Game 7, Championship: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 9:30, ESPN2
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (8) Texas A&M-CC vs (5) Northwestern State; 6:00, ESPN+
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (7) McNeese vs (6) Lamar; 8:30, ESPN+
3/12- Game 3, Second Round: Game 1 Winner vs (4) Sam Houston State; 6:00, ESPN+
3/12- Game 4, Second Round: Game 2 Winner vs (3) Nicholls; 8:30, ESPN+
3/13- Game 5, Semifinals: Game 3 Winner vs (1) Stephen F. Austin; 6:00, ESPN+
3/13- Game 6, Semifinals: Game 4 Winner vs (2) Abilene Christian; 8:30, ESPN+
3/14- Game 7, Championship: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 9:30, ESPN2
2020 Southland Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 Southland Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Merrell Center in Katy, Texas.
First Round
3/11- (8) Texas A&M-CC (14-17; 10-10) vs (5) Northwestern State (14-15; 9-9)- 6:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Northwestern State
3/11- (7) McNeese (15-16; 10-10) vs (6) Lamar (16-15; 10-10)- 8:30, ESPN+
Prediction: Lamar
Second Round
3/12- (5) Northwestern State vs (4) Sam Houston State (18-13; 11-9)- 6:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Sam Houston State
3/12- (6) Lamar vs (3) Nicholls (21-10; 15-5)- 8:30, ESPN+
Prediction: Nicholls
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Sam Houston State vs (1) Stephen F. Austin (28-3; 19-1)- 6:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Stephen F. Austin
3/13- (3) Nicholls vs (2) Abilene Christian (20-11; 15-5)- 8:30, ESPN+
Prediction: Nicholls
Championship
3/14- (3) Nicholls vs (1) Stephen F. Austin- 9:30, ESPN2: This should be a good game for the title game. The Lumberjacks are the superior team led by Kevon Harris and they'll go to the dance for the first time in a few years.
Prediction: Stephen F. Austin
First Round
3/11- (8) Texas A&M-CC (14-17; 10-10) vs (5) Northwestern State (14-15; 9-9)- 6:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Northwestern State
3/11- (7) McNeese (15-16; 10-10) vs (6) Lamar (16-15; 10-10)- 8:30, ESPN+
Prediction: Lamar
Second Round
3/12- (5) Northwestern State vs (4) Sam Houston State (18-13; 11-9)- 6:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Sam Houston State
3/12- (6) Lamar vs (3) Nicholls (21-10; 15-5)- 8:30, ESPN+
Prediction: Nicholls
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Sam Houston State vs (1) Stephen F. Austin (28-3; 19-1)- 6:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Stephen F. Austin
3/13- (3) Nicholls vs (2) Abilene Christian (20-11; 15-5)- 8:30, ESPN+
Prediction: Nicholls
Championship
3/14- (3) Nicholls vs (1) Stephen F. Austin- 9:30, ESPN2: This should be a good game for the title game. The Lumberjacks are the superior team led by Kevon Harris and they'll go to the dance for the first time in a few years.
Prediction: Stephen F. Austin
2020 Pac-12 Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 Pac-12 Tournament. The tournament will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (9) Utah vs (8) Oregon State; 3:00, Pac-12
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (12) Washington vs (5) Arizona; 5:30, Pac-12
3/11- Game 3, First Round: (10) California vs (7) Stanford; 9:00, Pac-12
3/11- Game 4, First Round: (11) Washington State vs (6) Colorado; 11:30, Pac-12
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) Oregon; 3:00, Pac-12
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (4) USC; 5:30, Pac-12
3/12- Game 7, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (2) UCLA; 9:00, Pac-12
3/12- Game 8, Quarterfinals: Game 4 Winner vs (3) Arizona State; 11:30, FS1
3/13- Game 9, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 9:00, Pac-12
3/13- Game 10, Semifinals: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 11:30, FS1
3/14- Game 11, Championship: Game 9 Winner vs Game 10 Winner; 10:30, FS1
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (9) Utah vs (8) Oregon State; 3:00, Pac-12
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (12) Washington vs (5) Arizona; 5:30, Pac-12
3/11- Game 3, First Round: (10) California vs (7) Stanford; 9:00, Pac-12
3/11- Game 4, First Round: (11) Washington State vs (6) Colorado; 11:30, Pac-12
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) Oregon; 3:00, Pac-12
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (4) USC; 5:30, Pac-12
3/12- Game 7, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (2) UCLA; 9:00, Pac-12
3/12- Game 8, Quarterfinals: Game 4 Winner vs (3) Arizona State; 11:30, FS1
3/13- Game 9, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 9:00, Pac-12
3/13- Game 10, Semifinals: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 11:30, FS1
3/14- Game 11, Championship: Game 9 Winner vs Game 10 Winner; 10:30, FS1
2020 Pac-12 Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 Pac-12 Tournament. The tournament will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
First Round
3/11- (9) Utah (16-14; 7-11) vs (8) Oregon State (17-13; 7-11)- 3:00, Pac-12: These teams had some moments throughout the season, but the Beavers should win this game led by Tres Trinkel.
Prediction: Oregon State
3/11- (12) Washington (15-16; 5-13) vs (5) Arizona (20-11; 10-8)- 5:30, Pac-12: The Huskies have certainly been the conference's most disappointing team and there season will come to a close against a Wildcats team in the midst of a bounce back season.
Prediction: Arizona
3/11- (10) California (13-18; 7-11) vs (7) Stanford (20-11; 9-9)- 9:00, Pac-12
Prediction: Stanford
3/11- (11) Washington State (15-16; 6-12) vs (6) Colorado (21-10; 10-8)- 11:30, Pac-12
Prediction: Colorado
Quarterfinals
3/12- (8) Oregon State vs (1) Oregon (24-7; 13-5)- 3:00, Pac-12: This could be a closer game game than expected with Trinkel keeping the Beavers in it, but the much superior Ducks will pull away.
Prediction: Oregon
3/12- (5) Arizona vs (4) USC (22-9; 11-7)- 5:30, Pac-12: This is a great quarterfinal between two teams that should get in the Dance. The Trojans I feel are under some pressure go at least win one more game to feel safe and I think they'll get it done.
Prediction: USC
3/12- (7) Stanford vs (2) UCLA (19-12; 12-6)- 9:00, Pac-12: The Cardinal have been a pleasant surprise this season and are a bubble team for the dance, but the Bruins are also a bubble team and should win this game.
Prediction: UCLA
3/12- (6) Colorado vs (3) Arizona State (20-11; 11-7)- 11:30, FS1: This should be a good game between these two teams that are certainly in the NCAA tournament, but I see Remy Martin leading the Sun Devils to the semi's.
Prediction: Arizona State
Semifinals
3/13- (4) USC vs (1) Oregon- 9:00, Pac-12: This is a sensational game between these two squads. The best player on the court is Payton Prichard and he'll lead the Ducks back to the Championship game.
Prediction: Oregon
3/13- (3) Arizona State vs (2) UCLA- 11:30, FS1: This is another great game between two very good teams. This was a tough call, but I'm going to take Chris Smith and the Bruins to advance.
Prediction: UCLA
Championship
3/14- (2) UCLA vs (1) Oregon- 10:30, FS1: This is a dream matchup of some sort in the conference title game. This will be a great game, but I see Prichard leading the Ducks to the auto-bid as the Bruins will get an at-large.
Prediction: Oregon
First Round
3/11- (9) Utah (16-14; 7-11) vs (8) Oregon State (17-13; 7-11)- 3:00, Pac-12: These teams had some moments throughout the season, but the Beavers should win this game led by Tres Trinkel.
Prediction: Oregon State
3/11- (12) Washington (15-16; 5-13) vs (5) Arizona (20-11; 10-8)- 5:30, Pac-12: The Huskies have certainly been the conference's most disappointing team and there season will come to a close against a Wildcats team in the midst of a bounce back season.
Prediction: Arizona
3/11- (10) California (13-18; 7-11) vs (7) Stanford (20-11; 9-9)- 9:00, Pac-12
Prediction: Stanford
3/11- (11) Washington State (15-16; 6-12) vs (6) Colorado (21-10; 10-8)- 11:30, Pac-12
Prediction: Colorado
Quarterfinals
3/12- (8) Oregon State vs (1) Oregon (24-7; 13-5)- 3:00, Pac-12: This could be a closer game game than expected with Trinkel keeping the Beavers in it, but the much superior Ducks will pull away.
Prediction: Oregon
3/12- (5) Arizona vs (4) USC (22-9; 11-7)- 5:30, Pac-12: This is a great quarterfinal between two teams that should get in the Dance. The Trojans I feel are under some pressure go at least win one more game to feel safe and I think they'll get it done.
Prediction: USC
3/12- (7) Stanford vs (2) UCLA (19-12; 12-6)- 9:00, Pac-12: The Cardinal have been a pleasant surprise this season and are a bubble team for the dance, but the Bruins are also a bubble team and should win this game.
Prediction: UCLA
3/12- (6) Colorado vs (3) Arizona State (20-11; 11-7)- 11:30, FS1: This should be a good game between these two teams that are certainly in the NCAA tournament, but I see Remy Martin leading the Sun Devils to the semi's.
Prediction: Arizona State
Semifinals
3/13- (4) USC vs (1) Oregon- 9:00, Pac-12: This is a sensational game between these two squads. The best player on the court is Payton Prichard and he'll lead the Ducks back to the Championship game.
Prediction: Oregon
3/13- (3) Arizona State vs (2) UCLA- 11:30, FS1: This is another great game between two very good teams. This was a tough call, but I'm going to take Chris Smith and the Bruins to advance.
Prediction: UCLA
Championship
3/14- (2) UCLA vs (1) Oregon- 10:30, FS1: This is a dream matchup of some sort in the conference title game. This will be a great game, but I see Prichard leading the Ducks to the auto-bid as the Bruins will get an at-large.
Prediction: Oregon
2020 Atlantic-10 Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 Atlantic-10 Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (13) St. Joseph's vs (12) George Mason; 1:00, ESPN+
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (14) Fordham vs (11) George Washington; 3:30, ESPN+
3/12- Game 3, Second Round: (9) VCU vs (8) Massachusetts; 12:00, NBCSN
3/12- Game 4, Second Round: Game 1 Winner vs (5) St. Bonaventure; 2:30, NBCSN
3/12- Game 5, Second Round: (10) La Salle vs (7) Davidson; 6:00, NBCSN
3/12- Game 6, Second Round: Game 2 Winner vs (6) Duquesne; 8:30, NBCSN
3/13- Game 7, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (1) Dayton; 12:00, NBCSN
3/13- Game 8, Quarterfinals: Game 4 Winner vs (4) Saint Louis; 2:30, NBCSN
3/13- Game 9, Quarterfinals: Game 5 Winner vs (2) Richmond; 6:00, NBCSN
3/13- Game 10, Quarterfinals: Game 6 Winner vs (3) Rhode Island; 8:30, NBCSN
3/14- Game 11, Semifinals: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 1:00, CBSSN
3/14- Game 12, Semifinals: Game 9 Winner vs Game 10 Winner; 3:30, CBSSN
3/15- Game 13, Championship: Game 11 Winner vs Game 12 Winner; 1:00, CBS
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (13) St. Joseph's vs (12) George Mason; 1:00, ESPN+
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (14) Fordham vs (11) George Washington; 3:30, ESPN+
3/12- Game 3, Second Round: (9) VCU vs (8) Massachusetts; 12:00, NBCSN
3/12- Game 4, Second Round: Game 1 Winner vs (5) St. Bonaventure; 2:30, NBCSN
3/12- Game 5, Second Round: (10) La Salle vs (7) Davidson; 6:00, NBCSN
3/12- Game 6, Second Round: Game 2 Winner vs (6) Duquesne; 8:30, NBCSN
3/13- Game 7, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (1) Dayton; 12:00, NBCSN
3/13- Game 8, Quarterfinals: Game 4 Winner vs (4) Saint Louis; 2:30, NBCSN
3/13- Game 9, Quarterfinals: Game 5 Winner vs (2) Richmond; 6:00, NBCSN
3/13- Game 10, Quarterfinals: Game 6 Winner vs (3) Rhode Island; 8:30, NBCSN
3/14- Game 11, Semifinals: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 1:00, CBSSN
3/14- Game 12, Semifinals: Game 9 Winner vs Game 10 Winner; 3:30, CBSSN
3/15- Game 13, Championship: Game 11 Winner vs Game 12 Winner; 1:00, CBS
2020 Atlantic-10 Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 Atlantic-10 Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
First Round
3/11- (13) Saint Joseph's (6-25; 2-16) vs (12) George Mason (16-15; 5-13)- 1:00, ESPN+
Prediction: George Mason
3/11- (14) Fordham (8-22; 2-16) vs (11) George Washington (12-19; 6-12)- 3:30, ESPN+
Prediction: George Washington
Second Round
3/12- (9) VCU (18-13; 8-10) vs (8) Massachusetts (14-17; 8-10)- 12:00, NBCSN
Prediction: VCU
3/12- (12) George Mason vs (5) St. Bonaventure (19-12; 11-7)- 2:30, NBCSN
Prediction: St. Bonaventure
3/12- (10) La Salle (15-15; 6-12) vs (7) Davidson (16-14; 10-8)- 6:00, NBCSN
Prediction: Davidson
3/12- (11) George Washington vs (6) Duquesne (21-9; 11-7)- 8:30, NBCSN
Prediction: Duquesne
Quarterfinals
3/13- (9) VCU vs (1) Dayton (29-2; 18-0)- 12:00, NBCSN: The Rams have massively underachieved this season and their disappointing season will come to an end against a Flyers team that's had the best regular season for an A-10 team in a long time.
Prediction: Dayton
3/13- (5) St. Bonaventure vs (4) Saint Louis (23-8; 12-6)- 2:30, NBCSN: This should be a good game here, but the better team is the Billikens.
Prediction: Saint Louis
3/13- (7) Davidson vs (2) Richmond (24-7; 14-4)- 7:00, NBCSN: The Wildcats are a talented team led by Kellan Grady and Jon Axel Guðmundsson and I think have a chance here, but I'm going to roll with the Spiders here to advance.
Prediction: Richmond
3/13- (6) Duquesne vs (3) Rhode Island (21-9; 13-5)- 9:30, NBCSN: This is another solid game in the quarters. The Rams are the better team led by Fatts Russell.
Prediction: Rhode Island
Semifinals
3/14- (4) Saint Louis vs (1) Dayton- 1:00, CBSSN: The Billikens do have a chance here with Jordan Goodwin and Javonte Perkins leading the way, but the National Player of the Year favorite in Obi Toppin is on the other side and he'll lead the Flyers to the conference championship.
Prediction: Dayton
3/14- (3) Rhode Island vs (2) Richmond- 3:30, CBSSN: This is another good game between two very good teams in this conference. Russell will keep the Rams in this game but I see Blake Francis leading the Spiders to the title game.
Prediction: Richmond
Championship
3/15- (2) Richmond vs (1) Dayton- 1:00, CBS: This should be a fun title game between two of the best in this conference. Toppin is obviously the best player in this game as he'll lead the Flyers to the conference tournament title and a possible one-seed in the Big Dance as the Spides have to sweat it out on Selection Sunday.
Prediction: Dayton
First Round
3/11- (13) Saint Joseph's (6-25; 2-16) vs (12) George Mason (16-15; 5-13)- 1:00, ESPN+
Prediction: George Mason
3/11- (14) Fordham (8-22; 2-16) vs (11) George Washington (12-19; 6-12)- 3:30, ESPN+
Prediction: George Washington
Second Round
3/12- (9) VCU (18-13; 8-10) vs (8) Massachusetts (14-17; 8-10)- 12:00, NBCSN
Prediction: VCU
3/12- (12) George Mason vs (5) St. Bonaventure (19-12; 11-7)- 2:30, NBCSN
Prediction: St. Bonaventure
3/12- (10) La Salle (15-15; 6-12) vs (7) Davidson (16-14; 10-8)- 6:00, NBCSN
Prediction: Davidson
3/12- (11) George Washington vs (6) Duquesne (21-9; 11-7)- 8:30, NBCSN
Prediction: Duquesne
Quarterfinals
3/13- (9) VCU vs (1) Dayton (29-2; 18-0)- 12:00, NBCSN: The Rams have massively underachieved this season and their disappointing season will come to an end against a Flyers team that's had the best regular season for an A-10 team in a long time.
Prediction: Dayton
3/13- (5) St. Bonaventure vs (4) Saint Louis (23-8; 12-6)- 2:30, NBCSN: This should be a good game here, but the better team is the Billikens.
Prediction: Saint Louis
3/13- (7) Davidson vs (2) Richmond (24-7; 14-4)- 7:00, NBCSN: The Wildcats are a talented team led by Kellan Grady and Jon Axel Guðmundsson and I think have a chance here, but I'm going to roll with the Spiders here to advance.
Prediction: Richmond
3/13- (6) Duquesne vs (3) Rhode Island (21-9; 13-5)- 9:30, NBCSN: This is another solid game in the quarters. The Rams are the better team led by Fatts Russell.
Prediction: Rhode Island
Semifinals
3/14- (4) Saint Louis vs (1) Dayton- 1:00, CBSSN: The Billikens do have a chance here with Jordan Goodwin and Javonte Perkins leading the way, but the National Player of the Year favorite in Obi Toppin is on the other side and he'll lead the Flyers to the conference championship.
Prediction: Dayton
3/14- (3) Rhode Island vs (2) Richmond- 3:30, CBSSN: This is another good game between two very good teams in this conference. Russell will keep the Rams in this game but I see Blake Francis leading the Spiders to the title game.
Prediction: Richmond
Championship
3/15- (2) Richmond vs (1) Dayton- 1:00, CBS: This should be a fun title game between two of the best in this conference. Toppin is obviously the best player in this game as he'll lead the Flyers to the conference tournament title and a possible one-seed in the Big Dance as the Spides have to sweat it out on Selection Sunday.
Prediction: Dayton
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
2020 Big Sky Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 Big Sky Tournament. The tournament will be held at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho.
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (9) Sacramento State vs (8) Weber State; 11:30, PlutoTV
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (10) Idaho vs (7) Southern Utah; 2:00, PlutoTV
3/11- Game 3, First Round: (11) Idaho State vs (6) Northern Arizona; 4:30, PlutoTV
3/12- Game 4, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) Eastern Washington; 3:00, PlutoTV
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: (5) Montana State vs (4) Portland State; 4:30, PlutoTV
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (2) Northern Colorado; 7:30, PlutoTV
3/12- Game 7, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (3) Montana; 10:00, PlutoTV
3/13- Game 8, Semifinals: Game 4 Winner vs Game 5 Winner; 7:30, PlutoTV
3/13- Game 9, Semifinals: Game 6 Winner vs Game 7 Winner; 10:00, PlutoTV
3/14- Game 10, Championship: Game 8 Winner vs Game 9 Winner; 8:00, ESPNU
3/11- Game 1, First Round: (9) Sacramento State vs (8) Weber State; 11:30, PlutoTV
3/11- Game 2, First Round: (10) Idaho vs (7) Southern Utah; 2:00, PlutoTV
3/11- Game 3, First Round: (11) Idaho State vs (6) Northern Arizona; 4:30, PlutoTV
3/12- Game 4, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) Eastern Washington; 3:00, PlutoTV
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: (5) Montana State vs (4) Portland State; 4:30, PlutoTV
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (2) Northern Colorado; 7:30, PlutoTV
3/12- Game 7, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (3) Montana; 10:00, PlutoTV
3/13- Game 8, Semifinals: Game 4 Winner vs Game 5 Winner; 7:30, PlutoTV
3/13- Game 9, Semifinals: Game 6 Winner vs Game 7 Winner; 10:00, PlutoTV
3/14- Game 10, Championship: Game 8 Winner vs Game 9 Winner; 8:00, ESPNU
2020 Big Sky Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 Big Sky Tournament. The tournament will be held at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho.
First Round
3/11- (9) Sacramento State (15-14; 8-12) vs (8) Weber State (12-19; 8-12)- 11:30, PlutoTV
Prediction: Sacramento State
3/11- (10) Idaho (8-23; 4-16) vs (7) Southern Utah (16-15; 9-11)- 2:00, PlutoTV
Prediction: Southern Utah
3/11- (11) Idaho State (7-22; 4-16) vs (6) Northern Arizona (16-13; 10-10)- 4:30, PlutoTV
Prediction: Northern Arizona
Quarterfinals
3/12- (9) Sacramento State vs (1) Eastern Washington (23-8; 16-4)- 2:00, PlutoTV
Prediction: Eastern Washington
3/12- (5) Montana State (16-15; 10-10) vs (4) Portland State (18-14; 12-8)- 4:30, PlutoTV
Prediction: Portland State
3/12- (7) Southern Utah vs (2) Northern Colorado (22-9; 15-5)- 7:30, PlutoTV
Prediction: Northern Colorado
3/12- (6) Northern Arizona vs (3) Montana (18-13; 14-6)- 10:00, PlutoTV
Prediction: Montana
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Portland State vs (1) Eastern Washington- 7:30, Eleven Sports
Prediction: Eastern Washington
3/13- (3) Montana vs (2) Northern Colorado- 10:00, Eleven Sports
Prediction: Northern Colorado
Championship
3/14- (2) Northern Colorado vs (1) Eastern Washington- 8:00, ESPNU: This should be a good game between two solid teams from this conference. Jacob Davison is the best. Player on the court in this game and I expect him to lead the Eagles to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Eastern Washington
First Round
3/11- (9) Sacramento State (15-14; 8-12) vs (8) Weber State (12-19; 8-12)- 11:30, PlutoTV
Prediction: Sacramento State
3/11- (10) Idaho (8-23; 4-16) vs (7) Southern Utah (16-15; 9-11)- 2:00, PlutoTV
Prediction: Southern Utah
3/11- (11) Idaho State (7-22; 4-16) vs (6) Northern Arizona (16-13; 10-10)- 4:30, PlutoTV
Prediction: Northern Arizona
Quarterfinals
3/12- (9) Sacramento State vs (1) Eastern Washington (23-8; 16-4)- 2:00, PlutoTV
Prediction: Eastern Washington
3/12- (5) Montana State (16-15; 10-10) vs (4) Portland State (18-14; 12-8)- 4:30, PlutoTV
Prediction: Portland State
3/12- (7) Southern Utah vs (2) Northern Colorado (22-9; 15-5)- 7:30, PlutoTV
Prediction: Northern Colorado
3/12- (6) Northern Arizona vs (3) Montana (18-13; 14-6)- 10:00, PlutoTV
Prediction: Montana
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Portland State vs (1) Eastern Washington- 7:30, Eleven Sports
Prediction: Eastern Washington
3/13- (3) Montana vs (2) Northern Colorado- 10:00, Eleven Sports
Prediction: Northern Colorado
Championship
3/14- (2) Northern Colorado vs (1) Eastern Washington- 8:00, ESPNU: This should be a good game between two solid teams from this conference. Jacob Davison is the best. Player on the court in this game and I expect him to lead the Eagles to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Eastern Washington
Monday, March 9, 2020
2020 SWAC Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 SWAC Tournament. The First Round games will be held at the campuses of the higher seed and the Semifinals and Championship will be held at the Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.
3/10- Game 1, Quarterfinals: (8) Alabama A&M at (1) Prairie View; 8:30, ESPN3
3/10- Game 2, Quarterfinals: (5) Grambling at (4) Jackson State; 8:30, ESPN3
3/10- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (7) Alabama State at (2) Southern; 8:30, ESPN3
3/10- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (6) Alcorn State at (3) Texas Southern; 9:00, ESPN3
3/13- Game 5, Semifinals: Game 1 Winner vs Game 2 Winner; 3:30, ESPN3
3/13- Game 6, Semifinals: Game 3 Winner vs Game 4 Winner; 9:30, ESPN3
3/13- Game 7, Championship: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 6:00, ESPNU
3/10- Game 1, Quarterfinals: (8) Alabama A&M at (1) Prairie View; 8:30, ESPN3
3/10- Game 2, Quarterfinals: (5) Grambling at (4) Jackson State; 8:30, ESPN3
3/10- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (7) Alabama State at (2) Southern; 8:30, ESPN3
3/10- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (6) Alcorn State at (3) Texas Southern; 9:00, ESPN3
3/13- Game 5, Semifinals: Game 1 Winner vs Game 2 Winner; 3:30, ESPN3
3/13- Game 6, Semifinals: Game 3 Winner vs Game 4 Winner; 9:30, ESPN3
3/13- Game 7, Championship: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 6:00, ESPNU
2020 SWAC Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 SWAC Tournament. The First Round games will be held at the campuses of the higher seed and the Semifinals and Championship will be held at the Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.
Quarterfinals
3/10- (8) Alabama A&M (8-21; 5-13) vs (1) Prairie View A&M (18-13; 14-4)- 8:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Prairie View A&M
3/10- (5) Alcorn State (15-14; 11-7) vs (4) Jackson State (14-17; 11-7)- 8:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Jackson State
3/10- (7) Alabama State (8-23; 7-11) vs (2) Southern (16-15; 13-5)- 8:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Southern
3/10- (6) Grambling State (17-14; 11-7) vs (3) Texas Southern (15-16; 12-6)- 9:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Texas Southern
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Jackson State vs (1) Prairie View A&M- 3:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Prairie View A&M
3/13- (3) Texas Southern vs (2) Southern- 9:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Southern
Championship
3/14- (2) Southern vs (1) Prairie View A&M- 6:00, ESPNU: This should be a good game between two of the better teams in this conference. The best player on the court in this game will be Devontae Patterson and he'll lead the Panthers to the Dance.
Prediction: Prairie View A&M
Quarterfinals
3/10- (8) Alabama A&M (8-21; 5-13) vs (1) Prairie View A&M (18-13; 14-4)- 8:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Prairie View A&M
3/10- (5) Alcorn State (15-14; 11-7) vs (4) Jackson State (14-17; 11-7)- 8:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Jackson State
3/10- (7) Alabama State (8-23; 7-11) vs (2) Southern (16-15; 13-5)- 8:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Southern
3/10- (6) Grambling State (17-14; 11-7) vs (3) Texas Southern (15-16; 12-6)- 9:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Texas Southern
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Jackson State vs (1) Prairie View A&M- 3:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Prairie View A&M
3/13- (3) Texas Southern vs (2) Southern- 9:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Southern
Championship
3/14- (2) Southern vs (1) Prairie View A&M- 6:00, ESPNU: This should be a good game between two of the better teams in this conference. The best player on the court in this game will be Devontae Patterson and he'll lead the Panthers to the Dance.
Prediction: Prairie View A&M
2020 MEAC Tournament Schedule
Here is my schedule for the 2020 MEAC Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Norfolk Scope in Norfolk Virginia.
3/10- Game 1, First Round: (9) Maryland-Eastern Shore vs (8) Delaware State; 6:00, FloHoops
3/10- Game 2, First Round: (10) Howard vs (7) SC State; 8:00, FloHoops
3/11- Game 3, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) NC Central; 6:00, FloHoops
3/11- Game 4, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (2) NC A&T; 8:00, FloHoops
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: (5) Morgan State vs (4) Bethune-Cookman; 6:00, FloHoops
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: (6) Coppin State vs (3) Norfolk State; 8:00, FloHoops
3/13- Game 7, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 3 Winner; 6:00, FloHoops
3/13- Game 8, Semifinals: Game 6 Winner vs Game 4 Winner; 8:00, FloHoops
3/14- Game 9, Championship: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 1:30, ESPN2
3/10- Game 1, First Round: (9) Maryland-Eastern Shore vs (8) Delaware State; 6:00, FloHoops
3/10- Game 2, First Round: (10) Howard vs (7) SC State; 8:00, FloHoops
3/11- Game 3, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) NC Central; 6:00, FloHoops
3/11- Game 4, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (2) NC A&T; 8:00, FloHoops
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: (5) Morgan State vs (4) Bethune-Cookman; 6:00, FloHoops
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: (6) Coppin State vs (3) Norfolk State; 8:00, FloHoops
3/13- Game 7, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 3 Winner; 6:00, FloHoops
3/13- Game 8, Semifinals: Game 6 Winner vs Game 4 Winner; 8:00, FloHoops
3/14- Game 9, Championship: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 1:30, ESPN2
2020 MEAC Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 MEAC Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Norfolk Scope in Norfolk Virginia.
First Round
3/10- (9) Maryland-Eastern Shore (5-26; 4-12) vs (8) Delaware State (5-25; 4-12)- 6:00, FloHoops
Prediction: Delaware State
3/10- (10) Howard (3-28; 1-15) vs (7) SC State (11-17; 6-10)- 8:00, FloHoops
Prediction: SC State
Quarterfinals
3/11- (8) Delaware State vs (1) NC Central (17-13; 13-3)- 6:00, FloHoops
Prediction: NC Central
3/11- (7) SC State vs (2) NC A&T (16-15; 12-4)- 8:00, FloHoops
Prediction: NC A&T
3/12- (5) Morgan State (15-16; 9-7) vs (4) Bethune-Cookman (16-14; 10-6)- 6:00, FloHoops
Prediction: Bethune-Cookman
3/12- (6) Coppin State (11-20; 7-9) vs (3) Norfolk State (16-15; 12-4)- 8:00, FloHoops
Prediction: Norfolk State
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Bethune-Cookman vs (1) NC Central- 6:00, FloHoops
Prediction: NC Central
3/13- (3) Norfolk State vs (2) NC A&T- 8:00, FloHoops
Prediction: NC A&T
Championship
3/14- (2) NC A&T vs (1) NC Central- 1:00, ESPN2: These are arguably the best two teams in the conference. Jibri Blount is the best player on the court and he'll lead the Eagles to the dance.
Prediction: NC Central
First Round
3/10- (9) Maryland-Eastern Shore (5-26; 4-12) vs (8) Delaware State (5-25; 4-12)- 6:00, FloHoops
Prediction: Delaware State
3/10- (10) Howard (3-28; 1-15) vs (7) SC State (11-17; 6-10)- 8:00, FloHoops
Prediction: SC State
Quarterfinals
3/11- (8) Delaware State vs (1) NC Central (17-13; 13-3)- 6:00, FloHoops
Prediction: NC Central
3/11- (7) SC State vs (2) NC A&T (16-15; 12-4)- 8:00, FloHoops
Prediction: NC A&T
3/12- (5) Morgan State (15-16; 9-7) vs (4) Bethune-Cookman (16-14; 10-6)- 6:00, FloHoops
Prediction: Bethune-Cookman
3/12- (6) Coppin State (11-20; 7-9) vs (3) Norfolk State (16-15; 12-4)- 8:00, FloHoops
Prediction: Norfolk State
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Bethune-Cookman vs (1) NC Central- 6:00, FloHoops
Prediction: NC Central
3/13- (3) Norfolk State vs (2) NC A&T- 8:00, FloHoops
Prediction: NC A&T
Championship
3/14- (2) NC A&T vs (1) NC Central- 1:00, ESPN2: These are arguably the best two teams in the conference. Jibri Blount is the best player on the court and he'll lead the Eagles to the dance.
Prediction: NC Central
2020 MAAC Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 MAAC Tournament. The tournament will be held at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
3/10- Game 1, First Round: (9) Manhattan vs (8) Fairfield; 5:00, ESPN3
3/10- Game 2, First Round: (10) Canisius vs (7) Iona; 7:00, ESPN3
3/10- Game 3, First Round: (11) Marist vs (6) Niagara; 9:00, ESPN3
3/11- Game 4, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) Iona; 7:00, ESPN3
3/11- Game 5, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (2) Saint Peter's; 9:30, ESPN3
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (3) Rider; 7:00, ESPN3
3/12- Game 7, Quarterfinals: (5) Quinnipiac vs (4) Monmouth; 9:30, ESPN3
3/13- Game 8, Semifinals: Game 4 Winner vs Game 7 Winner; 6:00, ESPNEWS
3/13- Game 9, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 8:30, ESPNEWS
3/14- Game 10, Championship: Game 8 Winner vs Game 9 Winner; 9:00, ESPNU
3/10- Game 1, First Round: (9) Manhattan vs (8) Fairfield; 5:00, ESPN3
3/10- Game 2, First Round: (10) Canisius vs (7) Iona; 7:00, ESPN3
3/10- Game 3, First Round: (11) Marist vs (6) Niagara; 9:00, ESPN3
3/11- Game 4, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) Iona; 7:00, ESPN3
3/11- Game 5, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (2) Saint Peter's; 9:30, ESPN3
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (3) Rider; 7:00, ESPN3
3/12- Game 7, Quarterfinals: (5) Quinnipiac vs (4) Monmouth; 9:30, ESPN3
3/13- Game 8, Semifinals: Game 4 Winner vs Game 7 Winner; 6:00, ESPNEWS
3/13- Game 9, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 8:30, ESPNEWS
3/14- Game 10, Championship: Game 8 Winner vs Game 9 Winner; 9:00, ESPNU
2020 MAAC Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 MAAC Tournament. The tournament will be held at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
First Round
3/10- (9) Manhattan (12-17; 8-12) vs (8) Fairfield (12-19; 8-12)- 5:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Manhattan
3/10- (10) Canisius (12-19; 7-13) vs (7) Iona (11-16; 9-11)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Iona
3/10- (11) Marist (7-22; 6-14) vs (6) Niagara (11-20; 9-11)- 9:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Niagara
Quarterfinals
3/11- (9) Manhattan vs (1) Siena (19-10; 15-5)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Siena
3/11- (7) Iona vs (2) Saint Peter's (17-12; 12-6)- 9:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Saint Peter's
3/12- (6) Niagara vs (3) Rider (18-12; 12-8)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Rider
3/12- (5) Quinnipiac vs (4) Monmouth (18-13; 12-8)- 9:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Monmouth
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Monmouth vs (1) Siena- 6:00, ESPNEWS
Prediction: Siena
3/13- (3) Rider vs (2) Saint Peter's- 8:30, ESPNEWS
Prediction: Saint Peter's
Championship
3/14- (2) Saint Peter's vs (1) Siena- 9:00, ESPNU: This should be a fun game between two of the better teams in the conference. The best player on the court here is Jalen Pickett and he'll lead the Saints to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Siena
First Round
3/10- (9) Manhattan (12-17; 8-12) vs (8) Fairfield (12-19; 8-12)- 5:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Manhattan
3/10- (10) Canisius (12-19; 7-13) vs (7) Iona (11-16; 9-11)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Iona
3/10- (11) Marist (7-22; 6-14) vs (6) Niagara (11-20; 9-11)- 9:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Niagara
Quarterfinals
3/11- (9) Manhattan vs (1) Siena (19-10; 15-5)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Siena
3/11- (7) Iona vs (2) Saint Peter's (17-12; 12-6)- 9:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Saint Peter's
3/12- (6) Niagara vs (3) Rider (18-12; 12-8)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Rider
3/12- (5) Quinnipiac vs (4) Monmouth (18-13; 12-8)- 9:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Monmouth
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Monmouth vs (1) Siena- 6:00, ESPNEWS
Prediction: Siena
3/13- (3) Rider vs (2) Saint Peter's- 8:30, ESPNEWS
Prediction: Saint Peter's
Championship
3/14- (2) Saint Peter's vs (1) Siena- 9:00, ESPNU: This should be a fun game between two of the better teams in the conference. The best player on the court here is Jalen Pickett and he'll lead the Saints to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Siena
2020 ACC Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 ACC Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.
3/10- Game 1, First Round: (13) Pittsburgh vs (12) Wake Forest; 4:30, ACCN
3/10- Game 2, First Round: (14) North Carolina vs (11) Virginia Tech; 7:00, ACCN
3/11- Game 3, Second Round: (9) Miami vs (8) Clemson; 12:00, ESPN
3/11- Game 4, Second Round: Game 1 Winner vs (5) NC State; 2:30, ESPN
3/11- Game 5, Second Round: (10) Boston College vs (7) Notre Dame; 7:00, ESPN2
3/11- Game 6, Second Round: Game 2 Winner vs (6) Syracuse; 9:30, ESPN2
3/12- Game 7, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (1) Florida State; 12:30, ESPN/2
3/12- Game 8, Quarterfinals: Game 4 Winner vs (4) Duke; 2:30, ESPN/2
3/12- Game 9, Quarterfinals: Game 5 Winner vs (2) Virginia; 7:00, ESPN/2
3/12- Game 10, Quarterfinals: Game 6 Winner vs (3) Louisville; 9:00, ESPN/2
3/13- Game 11, Semifinals: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 7:00, ESPN/2
3/13- Game 12, Semifinals: Game 9 Winner vs Game 10 Winner; 9:00, ESPN/2
3/14- Game 13, Championship: Game 11 Winner vs Game 12 Winner; 8:30, ESPN
3/10- Game 1, First Round: (13) Pittsburgh vs (12) Wake Forest; 4:30, ACCN
3/10- Game 2, First Round: (14) North Carolina vs (11) Virginia Tech; 7:00, ACCN
3/11- Game 3, Second Round: (9) Miami vs (8) Clemson; 12:00, ESPN
3/11- Game 4, Second Round: Game 1 Winner vs (5) NC State; 2:30, ESPN
3/11- Game 5, Second Round: (10) Boston College vs (7) Notre Dame; 7:00, ESPN2
3/11- Game 6, Second Round: Game 2 Winner vs (6) Syracuse; 9:30, ESPN2
3/12- Game 7, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (1) Florida State; 12:30, ESPN/2
3/12- Game 8, Quarterfinals: Game 4 Winner vs (4) Duke; 2:30, ESPN/2
3/12- Game 9, Quarterfinals: Game 5 Winner vs (2) Virginia; 7:00, ESPN/2
3/12- Game 10, Quarterfinals: Game 6 Winner vs (3) Louisville; 9:00, ESPN/2
3/13- Game 11, Semifinals: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 7:00, ESPN/2
3/13- Game 12, Semifinals: Game 9 Winner vs Game 10 Winner; 9:00, ESPN/2
3/14- Game 13, Championship: Game 11 Winner vs Game 12 Winner; 8:30, ESPN
Sunday, March 8, 2020
2020 ACC Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 ACC Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.
First Round
3/10- (13) Pittsburgh (15-16; 6-14) vs (12) Wake Forest (13-16; 6-14)- 4:30, ACCN: Neither of these teams were good this season, but each of them have had moments this season. The Panthers I feel are the slightly better team as this could be the final game for Danny Manning as Demon Decons coach.
Prediction: Pittsburgh
3/10- (14) North Carolina (13-18; 6-14) vs (11) Virginia Tech (16-15; 7-13)- 7:00, ACCN: The Tar Heels have been the most disappointing team perhaps in the country this season and with Cole Anthony back and healthy, have a chance to win this game. The Hokies had moments this year in Mike Young's first season and I think Landers Nolley III leads them to a close win over a team that's lost so many close games all season long.
Prediction: Virginia Tech
Second Round
3/11- (9) Miami (15-15; 7-13) vs (8) Clemson (15-15; 9-11)- 12:00, ESPN
Prediction: Clemson
3/11- (13) Pittsburgh vs (5) NC State (19-12; 10-10)- 2:30, ESPN
Prediction: NC State
3/11- (10) Boston College (13-18; 7-13) vs (7) Notre Dame (19-12; 10-10)- 7:00, ESPN2: Both teams had moments throughout the season, but I think the Irish pull this out as Jim Christian could be out of a job after this game.
Prediction: Notre Dame
3/11- (11) Virginia Tech vs (6) Syracuse (17-14; 10-10)- 9:30, ESPN2
Prediction: Syracuse
Quarterfinals
3/12- (8) Clemson vs (1) Florida State (26-5; 16-4)- 12:00, ESPN/2
Prediction: Florida State
3/12- (5) NC State vs (2) Duke (25-6; 15-5)- 2:30, ESPN/2: The Wolfpack beat the Blue Devils once this season and I don't see the Blue Devils losing to them twice in the same season.
Prediction: Duke
3/12- (7) Notre Dame vs (2) Virginia- 7:00, ESPN/2
Prediction: Virginia
3/12- (6) Syracuse vs (3) Louisville- 9:30, ESPN/2
Prediction: Louisville
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Duke vs (1) Florida State- 7:00, ESPN/2: This is the de-facto conference title game since I strongly feel the winner of this game will win the auto-bid. The Seminoles are for real and I think it will show with a big time victory over the Blue Devils.
Prediction: Florida State
3/13- (3) Louisville vs (2) Virginia- 9:30, ESPN/2: This is a rematch of a game from this last weekend which was low scoring and competitive. I see a similar type of game and for Jordan Nwora being the best player on the court here and for the Cardinals to advance.
Prediction: Louisville
Championship
3/14- (3) Louisville vs (1) Florida State- 8:30, ESPN: This should be an excellent game between these conference foes. The Seminoles have an outside shot at a one-seed in the Big Dance depending on how other top teams do as well as their own success. With a balanced scoring attack led by Trent Forest and Devin Vassell, I believe they'll win this conference tournament as the Cardinals will end up with a top 4 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Prediction: Florida State
First Round
3/10- (13) Pittsburgh (15-16; 6-14) vs (12) Wake Forest (13-16; 6-14)- 4:30, ACCN: Neither of these teams were good this season, but each of them have had moments this season. The Panthers I feel are the slightly better team as this could be the final game for Danny Manning as Demon Decons coach.
Prediction: Pittsburgh
3/10- (14) North Carolina (13-18; 6-14) vs (11) Virginia Tech (16-15; 7-13)- 7:00, ACCN: The Tar Heels have been the most disappointing team perhaps in the country this season and with Cole Anthony back and healthy, have a chance to win this game. The Hokies had moments this year in Mike Young's first season and I think Landers Nolley III leads them to a close win over a team that's lost so many close games all season long.
Prediction: Virginia Tech
Second Round
3/11- (9) Miami (15-15; 7-13) vs (8) Clemson (15-15; 9-11)- 12:00, ESPN
Prediction: Clemson
3/11- (13) Pittsburgh vs (5) NC State (19-12; 10-10)- 2:30, ESPN
Prediction: NC State
3/11- (10) Boston College (13-18; 7-13) vs (7) Notre Dame (19-12; 10-10)- 7:00, ESPN2: Both teams had moments throughout the season, but I think the Irish pull this out as Jim Christian could be out of a job after this game.
Prediction: Notre Dame
3/11- (11) Virginia Tech vs (6) Syracuse (17-14; 10-10)- 9:30, ESPN2
Prediction: Syracuse
Quarterfinals
3/12- (8) Clemson vs (1) Florida State (26-5; 16-4)- 12:00, ESPN/2
Prediction: Florida State
3/12- (5) NC State vs (2) Duke (25-6; 15-5)- 2:30, ESPN/2: The Wolfpack beat the Blue Devils once this season and I don't see the Blue Devils losing to them twice in the same season.
Prediction: Duke
3/12- (7) Notre Dame vs (2) Virginia- 7:00, ESPN/2
Prediction: Virginia
3/12- (6) Syracuse vs (3) Louisville- 9:30, ESPN/2
Prediction: Louisville
Semifinals
3/13- (4) Duke vs (1) Florida State- 7:00, ESPN/2: This is the de-facto conference title game since I strongly feel the winner of this game will win the auto-bid. The Seminoles are for real and I think it will show with a big time victory over the Blue Devils.
Prediction: Florida State
3/13- (3) Louisville vs (2) Virginia- 9:30, ESPN/2: This is a rematch of a game from this last weekend which was low scoring and competitive. I see a similar type of game and for Jordan Nwora being the best player on the court here and for the Cardinals to advance.
Prediction: Louisville
Championship
3/14- (3) Louisville vs (1) Florida State- 8:30, ESPN: This should be an excellent game between these conference foes. The Seminoles have an outside shot at a one-seed in the Big Dance depending on how other top teams do as well as their own success. With a balanced scoring attack led by Trent Forest and Devin Vassell, I believe they'll win this conference tournament as the Cardinals will end up with a top 4 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Prediction: Florida State
2020 MAC Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2020 MAC tournament. The first round games will be held at the higher seeds campuses and the rest of the tournament will be held at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
3/9- Game 1, First Round: (9) Central Michigan at (8) Ohio; 7:00, ESPN+
3/9- Game 2, First Round: (12) Miami-Ohio at (5) Buffalo; 7:30, ESPN+
3/9- Game 3, First Round: (10) Western Michigan at (7) Toledo; 7:00, ESPN+
3/9- Game 4, First Round: (11) Eastern Michigan at (6) Kent State; 7:00, ESPN+
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) Akron; 12:00, ESPN+
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (4) Northern Illinois; 2:30, ESPN+
3/12- Game 7, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (2) Bowling Green; 6:30, ESPN+
3/12- Game 8, Quarterfinals: Game 4 Winner vs (3) Ball State; 9:00, ESPN+
3/13- Game 9, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 6:30, CBSSN
3/13- Game 10, Semifinals: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 9:00, CBSSN
3/14- Game 11, Championship: Game 9 Winner vs Game 10 Winner; 7:30, ESPN2
3/9- Game 1, First Round: (9) Central Michigan at (8) Ohio; 7:00, ESPN+
3/9- Game 2, First Round: (12) Miami-Ohio at (5) Buffalo; 7:30, ESPN+
3/9- Game 3, First Round: (10) Western Michigan at (7) Toledo; 7:00, ESPN+
3/9- Game 4, First Round: (11) Eastern Michigan at (6) Kent State; 7:00, ESPN+
3/12- Game 5, Quarterfinals: Game 1 Winner vs (1) Akron; 12:00, ESPN+
3/12- Game 6, Quarterfinals: Game 2 Winner vs (4) Northern Illinois; 2:30, ESPN+
3/12- Game 7, Quarterfinals: Game 3 Winner vs (2) Bowling Green; 6:30, ESPN+
3/12- Game 8, Quarterfinals: Game 4 Winner vs (3) Ball State; 9:00, ESPN+
3/13- Game 9, Semifinals: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; 6:30, CBSSN
3/13- Game 10, Semifinals: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 9:00, CBSSN
3/14- Game 11, Championship: Game 9 Winner vs Game 10 Winner; 7:30, ESPN2
2020 MAC Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2020 MAC tournament. The first round games will be held at the higher seeds campuses and the rest of the tournament will be held at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
First Round
3/9- (9) Central Michigan (14-17; 7-11) at (8) Ohio (16-15; 8-10)- 7:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Ohio
3/9- (12) Miami-Ohio (12-19; 5-13) at (5) Buffalo (20-11; 11-7)- 7:30, ESPN+
Prediction: Buffalo
3/9- (10) Western Michigan (13-18; 6-12) at (7) Toledo (16-15; 8-10)- 7:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Toledo
3/9- (11) Eastern Michigan (16-15; 6-12) at (6) Kent State (19-12; 9-9)- 7:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Kent State
Quarterfinals
3/12- (8) Ohio vs (1) Akron (24-7; 14-4)- 12:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Akron
3/12- (5) Buffalo vs (4) Northern Illinois (18-13; 11-7)- 2:30, ESPN+
Prediction: Buffalo
3/12- (7) Toledo vs (2) Bowling Green (21-10; 12-6)- 6:30, ESPN+
Prediction: Bowling Green
3/12- (6) Kent State vs (3) Ball State (18-13; 11-7)- 9:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Ball State
Semifinals
3/13- (5) Buffalo vs (1) Akron- 6:30, CBSSN: These two teams are solid and I believe the Bulls have a chance here, but I like the Zips.
Prediction: Akron
3/13- (3) Ball State vs (2) Bowling Green- 9:00, CBSSN: This is a fun matchup here between these teams. The Falcons are the better team led by Justin Turner.
Prediction: Bowling Green
Championship
3/14- (2) Bowling Green vs (1) Akron- 7:30, ESPN2: The conferences best two teams will face off for the right to win the auto bid for the NCAA Tournament. The Falcons have a shot to win this game, but I'm going to roll with the Zips led by Loren Cristian Jackson to get to the dance.
Prediction: Akron
First Round
3/9- (9) Central Michigan (14-17; 7-11) at (8) Ohio (16-15; 8-10)- 7:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Ohio
3/9- (12) Miami-Ohio (12-19; 5-13) at (5) Buffalo (20-11; 11-7)- 7:30, ESPN+
Prediction: Buffalo
3/9- (10) Western Michigan (13-18; 6-12) at (7) Toledo (16-15; 8-10)- 7:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Toledo
3/9- (11) Eastern Michigan (16-15; 6-12) at (6) Kent State (19-12; 9-9)- 7:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Kent State
Quarterfinals
3/12- (8) Ohio vs (1) Akron (24-7; 14-4)- 12:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Akron
3/12- (5) Buffalo vs (4) Northern Illinois (18-13; 11-7)- 2:30, ESPN+
Prediction: Buffalo
3/12- (7) Toledo vs (2) Bowling Green (21-10; 12-6)- 6:30, ESPN+
Prediction: Bowling Green
3/12- (6) Kent State vs (3) Ball State (18-13; 11-7)- 9:00, ESPN+
Prediction: Ball State
Semifinals
3/13- (5) Buffalo vs (1) Akron- 6:30, CBSSN: These two teams are solid and I believe the Bulls have a chance here, but I like the Zips.
Prediction: Akron
3/13- (3) Ball State vs (2) Bowling Green- 9:00, CBSSN: This is a fun matchup here between these teams. The Falcons are the better team led by Justin Turner.
Prediction: Bowling Green
Championship
3/14- (2) Bowling Green vs (1) Akron- 7:30, ESPN2: The conferences best two teams will face off for the right to win the auto bid for the NCAA Tournament. The Falcons have a shot to win this game, but I'm going to roll with the Zips led by Loren Cristian Jackson to get to the dance.
Prediction: Akron
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