Picks for the NIT quarterfinals, plus an NIT future.
Stu’s Notes: Why Caleb Williams’s Pink Phone Might Matter
*We* don’t have a problem with it. Also: How Joe Kelly became the face of the Dodgers, Adam Silver vs. Shohei Ohtani, and whether Indiana State or Cincinnati is better for the NIT.
Joe’s Notes: For Dusty May…What About Indiana?
Like it or not, questions about Bloomington accompany Michigan’s new head coach. Also: Washington State hits an inflection point, SMU might be stupid, and the NFL’s weeknight march should go slowly.
NIT Day 8: The Game of the NITe of the Century
Tell your kids they’re going in late tomorrow morning, because at 9 PM Eastern, Cincinnati and Indiana State are playing for a shot at the NIT Final Four. (Ohio State vs. Georgia is the undercard.)
NIT Day 7: Demon Deacons Downed
Georgia did it. Also: Josh Schertz keeps the train moving, Utah and Iowa delivered, VCU came through, and we have a newfound love for UNLV.
Tournament Probabilities: Was the ACC Undervalued?
Plus: UConn’s clearer path, Houston treading water, and a new NIT favorite.
NIT Day 6: Jizzle James Breaks Out, Avila v. Garcia Takes Center Stage
Checking in on the NIT second round.
The Tournament Isn’t Chalky Yet: Today’s Chaos Likelihood, Yesterday’s Games
If favorites rule today, then yes, it might be a chalky year. But we’re not there yet.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, March 24th
Picks for all five NIT games and one in the NCAA Tournament, plus another round of futures.
NCAA Tournament Probabilities: UConn’s Path Clears
Auburn’s loss is a big, big deal.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, March 23rd
Six picks against the spread, ten more futures. Big day for the portfolios.
NIT Day 5: The First Head Rolls
St. Bonaventure cleans house. Then, thoughts on each of today’s three NIT second round games.
Stu’s Notes: Texas vs. Rick Barnes
How Texas fans will handle the latest reunion. Also: Brock Cunningham’s wins record, Ashley Barnes and Shohei Ohtani, and a little NIT talk.
Joe’s Notes: The Real Problem for John Calipari
The youth thing might be an issue. But it isn’t the main one. Also: Fixing replay review, Washington State in the clutch, and more thoughts on all of yesterday’s games.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, March 22nd
An embarrassing moneyline parlay, Nebrasketball, and ten more futures.
Stu’s Notes: Is the World Ready for Bad Boy Ohtani?
What if baseball’s greatest player turns heel? Also: The deal with Josh Schertz and SLU, the deal with SMU and Rob Lanier, and good riddance to the G-League Ignite.
Joe’s Notes: The Most Desperate Teams in the NCAA Tournament
Plenty of teams want a Final Four. Only one needs that championship more than the rest. And it’s not Purdue. Also: Conference correlation, the three Ohtani possibilities, and Otz vs. the Jacks.
NIT Day 3: Simas Lukosius Is a Hero Now
Reflections on the second NITe of the first round.