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NCAA Saturday: Most Unlikely Final 4 Teams

March 23, 2013

VCU made a shocking appearance in the 2011 Final Four, but they're not even close to the most shocking in NCAA history... It turns out there's a reason Shabazz Muhammad has always been better... »Read More

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2012 NCAA Tournament Awards

April 1, 2012

With the 2012 NCAA Tournament nearly completed HOOPSWORLD hands out their awards for top coach, player and more!  »Read More

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(1) Kentucky vs. (2) Kansas Preview

March 31, 2012

Kentucky and Kansas will face off on Monday to determine who is the 2012 NCAA Tournament champion! »Read More

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(2) Ohio State vs. (2) Kansas Preview

March 25, 2012

With a spot in the national championship on the line, Ohio State and Kansas face off in the Final Four.  »Read More

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(1) Kentucky vs. (4) Louisville Preview

March 25, 2012

The state of Kentucky's best face off in the Final Four as Kentucky and Louisville meet to decide who goes to the championship.  »Read More

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(1) North Carolina vs. (2) Kansas Preview

March 24, 2012

Two traditional powerhouses meet up in the Elite Eight as Kansas takes on North Carolina.  »Read More

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(1) Kentucky vs. (3) Baylor Preview

March 24, 2012

In a match up loaded with NBA prospects worthy of first-round consideration, Kentucky and Baylor face off in the Elite Eight.  »Read More

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(4) Louisville vs. (7) Florida Preview

March 23, 2012

Billy Donovan's Florida Gators will go head-to-head with his former mentor Rick Pitino's Louisville Cardinals in the Elite Eight.  »Read More

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(1) Syracuse vs. (2) Ohio State Preview

March 23, 2012

With a spot in the Final Four in New Orleans on the line, Ohio State and Syracuse face off in the Elite Eight.  »Read More

UNC’s Kendall Marshall Has Wrist Surgery

March 19, 2012

North Carolina point guard Kendall Marshall had surgery Monday morning, a day after breaking his right wrist in an NCAA round of 32 victory. The school released a statement confirming the procedure, saying a... »Read More

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(2) Ohio State vs. (6) Cincinnati Preview

March 19, 2012

Two beasts inside will face off as Jared Sullinger's Buckeyes meet Yancy Gates' Bearcats in the Sweet 16.  »Read More

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(1) North Carolina vs. (13) Ohio Preview

March 19, 2012

North Carolina, potentially playing without Kendall Marshall, will look to avoid being upset by Ohio in the Sweet 16.  »Read More

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(2) Kansas vs. (11) N.C. State Preview

March 19, 2012

C.J. Leslie and Thomas Robinson will go head-to-head as N.C. State and Kansas face off in the Sweet 16.  »Read More

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(3) Marquette vs. (7) Florida Preview

March 19, 2012

Some of the best guards in the tournament will be in action as Florida and Marquette meet up in the Sweet 16.  »Read More

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(1) Michigan State vs. (4) Louisville Preview

March 19, 2012

In a Sweet 16 match up between two of the greatest coaches in college basketball's history, Michigan State and Louisville face off.  »Read More

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(3) Baylor vs. (10) Xavier Preview

March 19, 2012

With a spot in the Elite Eight on the line, Baylor takes on Xavier in the Sweet 16.  »Read More

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(1) Syracuse vs. (4) Wisconsin Preview

March 17, 2012

The Syracuse Orange and Wisconsin Badgers will face off in the Sweet 16 to see who advances to the Elite Eight.  »Read More

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(1) Kentucky vs. (4) Indiana Preview

March 17, 2012

In a rematch everyone has been clamoring for since brackets got released, Kentucky and Indiana will meet up again in the Sweet 16. »Read More

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2012 NCAA Tournament Preview Headquarters

March 17, 2012

Need help filling out your bracket for the 2012 NCAA Tournament? HOOPSWORLD has you covered with previews of all 68 teams!  »Read More

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(12) South Florida vs. (13) Ohio

March 17, 2012

Someone will be making an unexpected trip to the Sweet 16 as Ohio and South Florida face off in the Round of 32.  »Read More

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(2) Kansas vs. (10) Purdue Preview

March 17, 2012

Kansas and Purdue will go head-to-head to determine who will move onto the Sweet 16.  »Read More

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(1) Michigan State vs. (9) Saint Louis Preview

March 17, 2012

Michigan State and Saint Louis will clash in the Round of 32 to see who advances to the Sweet 16.  »Read More

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(10) Xavier vs. (15) Lehigh Preview

March 17, 2012

In a match up few predicted to see, Xavier and Lehigh will go at it to see who moves onto the Sweet 16.  »Read More

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(7) Florida vs. (15) Norfolk State Preview

March 17, 2012

Cinderella meets up against a traditional powerhouse as Florida and Norfolk State go at it in the Round of 32.  »Read More

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(3) Florida State vs. (6) Cincinnati Preview

March 17, 2012

Yancy Gates and the Bearcats take on Michael Snaer and the Seminoles in the Round of 32.  »Read More

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(1) North Carolina vs. (8) Creighton Preview

March 17, 2012

North Carolina will continue in their quest to New Orleans with a Round of 32 match up against Creighton.  »Read More

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(3) Georgetown vs. (11) N.C. State Preview

March 16, 2012

In the Round of 32 Georgetown takes on N.C. State in a game of two teams who are much closer than the seedings indicate.  »Read More

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(1) Kentucky vs. (8) Iowa State Preview

March 16, 2012

Kentucky's potential run to a national championship continues against Iowa State in the Round of 32.  »Read More

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(3) Baylor vs. (11) Colorado Preview

March 16, 2012

Baylor survived a tough second round game and they move on to face Colorado in the Round of 32.  »Read More

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(4) Wisconsin vs. (5) Vanderbilt Preview

March 16, 2012

In one of the best match ups in the Round of 32, offensive-minded Vanderbilt tests themselves against the defense of Wisconsin.  »Read More

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(2) Ohio State vs. (7) Gonzaga Preview

March 16, 2012

In the Round of 32 Jared Sullinger and the Buckeyes take on Robert Sacre and the Gonzaga Bulldogs.  »Read More

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(4) Louisville vs. (5) New Mexico Preview

March 16, 2012

Louisville and New Mexico will clash in the Round of 32 to determine who will advance to the Sweet 16.  »Read More

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(4) Indiana vs. (12) VCU Preview

March 16, 2012

Indiana will take on VCU in the Round of 32 with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line.  »Read More

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(1) Syracuse vs. (8) Kansas State Preview

March 15, 2012

The Syracuse Orange survived a major upset to start the tournament and move on to take on the Kansas State Wildcats.  »Read More

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(3) Marquette vs. (6) Murray State Preview

March 15, 2012

The Racers have their toughest challenge of the season coming up next when they take on Marquette in the Round of 32.  »Read More

Syracuse’s Melo Out of NCAA Tourney

March 13, 2012

Top-seeded Syracuse announced Tuesday afternoon that sophomore center Fab Melo will miss the NCAA tournament due to an eligibility issue. The university did not comment further, except to say he did not travel with... »Read More

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(6) Cincinnati vs. (11) Texas Preview

March 11, 2012

Texas and Cincinnati will go head to head in one of the best match ups in the second round.  »Read More

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(3) Marquette vs. (14) BYU/Iona Preview

March 11, 2012

Marquette will face off either against Iona or BYU to kick off their potentially deep tournament run.  »Read More

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(2) Kansas vs. (15) Detroit Preview

March 11, 2012

Kansas will face off against a talented Detroit team to open up play in the Midwest Region.  »Read More

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(7) Saint Mary’s vs. (10) Purdue Preview

March 11, 2012

Saint Mary's and Purdue will go head-to-head in the second round of play in the Midwest Region.  »Read More

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(3) Georgetown vs. (14) Belmont Preview

March 11, 2012

The Georgetown Hoyas will take on the Belmont Bruins in the second round of play in the Midwest Region.  »Read More

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(4) Michigan vs (13) Ohio Preview

March 11, 2012

Michigan is back in the tournament, taking on Ohio in the second round of play in the Midwest Region.  »Read More

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(5) Temple vs. (12) Cal/USF Preview

March 11, 2012

California and South Florida will face off in a play-in game to determine who faces off against Temple in the second round.  »Read More

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(8) Creighton vs. (9) Alabama Preview

March 11, 2012

Two of the top forwards in JaMychal Green and Doug McDermott face off as Alabama and Creighton clash.  »Read More

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(7) Gonzaga vs. (10) West Virginia Preview

March 11, 2012

In a match up between two of the best coaches in college, West Virginia and Gonzaga will face off in the East Region.  »Read More

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(2) Ohio State vs. (15) Loyola (MD) Preview

March 11, 2012

Jared Sullinger and Ohio State will continue their quest for a title against Loyola (MD) in the second round.  »Read More

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(4) Wisconsin vs. (13) Montana Preview

March 11, 2012

Bo Ryan's Badgers will take on Montana to start off the 2012 NCAA Tournament.  »Read More

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(5) Vanderbilt vs. (12) Harvard Preview

March 11, 2012

Vanderbilt will take on tournament newcomers Harvard in an interesting second round duel.  »Read More

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(8) Kansas State vs. (9) Southern Miss Preview

March 11, 2012

Kansas State will open up the 2012 NCAA Tournament against Southern Miss.  »Read More

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(1) Syracuse vs. (16) UNC Asheville Preview

March 11, 2012

Syracuse will start off their potential Final Four run against UNC Asheville.  »Read More

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(6) Murray State vs. (11) Colorado State Preview

March 11, 2012

Murray State will look to prove themselves on the big stage, taking on Colorado State first.  »Read More

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(7) Florida vs. (10) Virginia Preview

March 11, 2012

The Florida Gators will take on Virginia in an ACC-SEC clash in the second round of play in the NCAA Tournament.  »Read More

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(2) Missouri vs. (15) Norfolk State Preview

March 11, 2012

Fresh off of a Big 12 tournament championship, Missouri will take on Norfolk State to start the 2012 NCAA Tournament.  »Read More

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(4) Louisville vs. (13) Davidson Preview

March 11, 2012

Coming off of a Big East tournament championship, Louisville takes on upset-minded Davidson.  »Read More

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(5) New Mexico vs. (12) Long Beach St. Preview

March 11, 2012

New Mexico and Long Beach State will face off in the West Region in one of the best match ups in the second round.  »Read More

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(8) Memphis vs. (9) Saint Louis Preview

March 11, 2012

The young Memphis Tigers will open up in the West Region against Saint Louis.  »Read More

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(1) Michigan State vs. (16) LIU Brooklyn Preview

March 11, 2012

Number one seed Michigan State will start their quest to New Orleans against LIU Brooklyn.  »Read More

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(6) UNLV vs. (11) Colorado Preview

March 11, 2012

UNLV will take on Pac-12 tournament champs Colorado in the opening round of play in the South Region.  »Read More

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(3) Baylor vs. (14) South Dakota State Preview

March 11, 2012

They Baylor Bears take on tournament newbies South Dakota State to start things off in the South Region.  »Read More

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(7) Notre Dame vs. (10) Xavier Preview

March 11, 2012

Notre Dame and Xavier face off in a very intriguing second round match up in the South Region.  »Read More

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(6) San Diego State vs. (11) N.C. State Preview

March 11, 2012

N.C. State and San Diego State face off in a match up full of talented forwards.  »Read More

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(2) Duke vs. (15) Lehigh Preview

March 11, 2012

The Duke Blue Devils open up the 2012 NCAA Tournament against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks.  »Read More

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(4) Indiana vs. (13) New Mexico State Preview

March 11, 2012

The Indiana Hoosiers face off against New Mexico State in their return to the big dance.  »Read More

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(5) Wichita State vs. (12) VCU Preview

March 11, 2012

Wichita State opens up the 2012 NCAA Tournament against last year's surprise Final Four team, the VCU Rams.  »Read More

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(1) North Carolina vs. (16) Lamar/Vermont Preview

March 11, 2012

The North Carolina Tar Heels will start their title quest against the winner of Lamar and Vermont.  »Read More

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