Data uses games played through Feb. 10 TLS-Bracketology-2019-2_11_19-S-CurveDownload VCU and Buffalo have reclaimed the conference leads in the A10 and MAC, which bumps Davidson and Bowling Green out of the bracket, freeing up two at-large spots. The lucky earners? Arizona State (who just handed Washington their first Pac-12 loss), and…
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iMhgtBIHCxN3ypUAaca83k6KorUk0LQFv6cnfj9sKuY/edit?usp=sharing In my latest 68-team field, the Pac-12 officially becomes a one-bid league while Clemson and VCU gain at-large bids for the first time. Madness around the bubble plus a Quad-1 road victory for Wofford put the Terriers in a comfortable spot. Data accurate through games played on 2/7/19
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iMhgtBIHCxN3ypUAaca83k6KorUk0LQFv6cnfj9sKuY/edit?usp=sharing Here is the link to today’s Bracketology update. No major changes, and the top two lines remain the same, but a shake-up with auto-bids leaves one less at-large spot, taking VCU out of the field. Biggest movers up are Iowa and Indiana, who beat Michigan and Michigan State. Next…
Once again I’ve decided to convert myself into an amateur bracketologist for the six weeks leading up to Selection Sunday. Using the link below, you’ll be able to find my latest Bracketology. I’ll be updating that page every Monday and Friday until the NCAA Tournament Field is revealed on March…
Photo by Barna Bartis on Unsplash It’s no secret that the NBA is undergoing a three-point revolution. Fueled by the analytics movement and sharpshooters like Stephen Curry, teams this season are shooting an average of 31.3 threes per game, an over 50% increase from just six seasons ago when teams…
The starters for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game will be announced tomorrow, and 50% of the vote goes to the fans. Let’s take a look at the most recent fan voting returns and see if they got it right.
Did a combo show on Facebook Live on Friday – Week 10 of Direct Snap followed by the debut of my college basketball show “The Bubble.” The Bubble will now air at 8pm central on Fridays, with Direct Snap staying at 8pm central on Wednesdays. Watch both shows below! Part…
Tomorrow (Tuesday) starts the 2018-19 college basketball season, and effectively ends my social life for the next five months, as I nonsensically attempt to follow all 353 NCAA Division I teams (yes, we’re up to 353 now. Welcome aboard, California Baptist and North Alabama!) The season officially kicks off at…
Charles Barkley had $15 to make his NBA Dream Team. Now, it’s my turn. Subscribe to the Top Level Sports YouTube Channel! I’m going to try to start making regular videos!
**This was written as an assignment for my sports media class, on the topic of the media rights deal between ESPN and Turner and the NBA. Keep in mind, this was written before the start of the playoffs.** Back in 2014, ESPN and Turner announced a nine-year, $24 billion media…