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Florida rode its SEC title to the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAAs.
Ones For The Books
What can Championship Week mean to the big boys? No. 1 seeds. Florida, North Carolina, Kansas and Ohio State all won their conference tournaments, securing top seeds in the Big Dance.
 
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Forde: Lowe leading Redcoat Revival
Does this sound familiar: An NC State team making an unlikely run in the ACC tournament. It's not 1983, but Sidney Lowe and his red coat are one win away from the Big Dance, Pat Forde writes.

Schlabach: A variation of Arkansas basketball
While it's not quite the heyday of "40 minutes of hell," Arkansas is in the SEC tournament final after beating Mississippi State, Mark Schlabach writes.

Katz: With recent history, Trojans-Ducks is unexpected
USC began the season in crisis. Oregon began it trying to shake off an underachiever label. Now the two are meeting for the Pac-10 Tournament title -- and maybe a protected seed in the NCAAs, Andy Katz writes.

Forde: Carolina fine, but could be finer
North Carolina rolled into the ACC semifinals. But the killer instinct and the intangibles still aren't pointing to an NCAA title.

Schlabach: One false step exposes Cats' flaws again
A misstep at the free throw line likely cost Kentucky its SEC quarterfinal, but it was far from the Cats' only mistake, Mark Schlabach writes.

Bracketology: UCLA loses overall top seed
UCLA's unexpected quarterfinal loss in the Pac-10 tourney has cost it the No. 1 overall seed for now.

Bracketology scroll Insider
Here is the complete rundown of the latest bracket hot and not from Joe Lunardi.

Drive to 65: The latest look at the bubble
The carnage in the ACC and overtime mania was only part of the wildest bubble day yet. Here's the latest picture.

Katz: UCLA's lapses cost it again; will seed follow?
After a second straight loss to a bottom-tier Pac-10 team, this time in the conference tournament, Andy Katz wonders if UCLA has caught the Florida bug.

Katz: Ducks, Wildcats moving in opposite directions
Thursday's Oregon-Arizona Pac-10 quarterfinal showed teams going in very different directions, Andy Katz writes.

Forde: Clemson finishes fall with FSU loss
In what turned out to be a microcosm of its season, Clemson saw it's NCAA Tournament hopes go up in smoke Thursday, writes Pat Forde.

Glockner: Major-conference story lines to watch
Major-conference tournaments might lack the intimacy and drama of the smaller leagues' tourneys, but that doesn't mean they're not important, writes Andy Glockner.

Forde: Wright State found the right coach
First-year coach Brad Brownell has been the right guy at the right time at Wright State. But only after UNC-Wilmington got it all wrong, writes Pat Forde.

Whelliston: VCU's chain keeps the Rams together
Kyle Whelliston discovers the dirt behind the thick metal chain that has become VCU's rallying accessory on the way to a CAA title.

Weekly Watch: Jackets surge; Nova's Reynolds, too
In the season's final installment, the Weekly Watch honors Georgia Tech and Villanova freshman Scottie Reynolds.

Weekly Watch: 3-point shots Insider
After another stirring week of college hoops, our experts jump into the final edition of the Weekly Watch with their 3-point shots.

Schlabach: In up-and-down year, Creighton saves best
In a season that's had its share of ups and downs, Creighton saved its best performances for last and took home another Missouri Valley crown, Mark Schlabach writes.

Forde: ACC's whiff on Curry is Davidson's gain
Spurned by bigger schools in the ACC, Stephen Curry is now the lead dancer in Davidson's run to the NCAA Tournament, writes Pat Forde.

Schlabach: Missouri State will sweat out selection
Creighton's dismantling of Missouri State in the MVC semifinals Saturday might have done more damage to than good for the conference's NCAA Tournament hopes, writes Mark Schlabach.



FROM THE TOP
March To Madness
Championship Week is under way and four auto bids will be handed out on Saturday. Watch over 60 live games on ESPN360 for free with all-access through March 15. ESPN360
Full TV schedule | Drive to 65 | Bracketology | Bubble scoreboard
Forde Minutes: Soak in Champ Week | Podcast | Vote: Pick 'em
Lucky No. 11
Eleven bids went out Saturday with none more exciting than the MAC where a banked 3 won the day for Miami. Recap ... ESPN Video
• Auto-bid W's: Georgetown ... ESPN Video | Memphis | Albany ... ESPN Video | UNLV
• More autos: Geo. Wash ... ESPN Video | FAMU ... ESPN Video | Jackson St. ... ESPN Video
• Automania: Oregon | New Mexico St. ... ESPN Video | Long Beach St. ... ESPN Video
Plethora Of Dance Tickets
Two auto-bids down, nine more to go Saturday. Memphis and Albany claimed spots in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon, beating Houston and Vermont respectively.
Tigers win C-USA | Albany takes A-East ... ESPN Video | Weekend preview
Full TV schedule | Drive to 65 | Bracketology | Bubble scoreboard
Crossing That Bridge
After falling a game short of the NCAA Tournament the previous two seasons at the hands of Bucknell, Holy Cross had its fortunes change Friday afternoon. The Crusaders held off a Bison rally to win the Patriot League auto-bid, 74-66. Recap
Full TV schedule | Drive to 65 | Bracketology | Bubble scoreboard
Atlantic Coast Carnage
Four games, four lower seeds win, one ACC Tournament bracket completely destroyed. Does March get any better than Thursday?
Wake beats Georgia Tech 114-112 in 2OT | Miami stuns Terps
FSU edges Clemson | From 17-0 to NIT? | Wolfpack tops Devils
Cal stuns UCLA | Costly L? | Ducks rip 'Zona | Gotta have heart
Central Connecticut Lucky Ones
One rallied. The other held on. Wednesday, two more No. 1 seeds -- Central Connecticut State and Weber State -- earned auto bids.
NEC: Mojica propels Blue Devils ... ESPN Video | Big Sky: Wildcats roar
Katz: Pressure to win is great | Bracketology | Drive to 65
ESPN360: Watch games | TV schedule | Bubble scores | Vote
Gary Williams Job Stress
Whether you've been a national champion or have never danced with your current team, coaches at all levels feel the pressure, much of it self-imposed, of making the NCAA Tournament. Andy Katz
Wednesday title game previews | Bracketology | Drive to 65
ESPN360: Watch games | TV schedule | Bubble scores | Vote
All the Wright Moves
That sound you heard Tuesday was a bubble bursting as Wright St. stopped No. 17 Butler to take the Horizon's auto bid. Recap | ESPN Video
Forde: Brownell is the right guy at the right time at Wright State
Mid-Con: ORU is inESPN Video | Sun Belt: N. Texas takes BeltESPN Video
ESPN360: Watch games | TV schedule | Bubble scores | Vote
One-Man Gang
George Mason was two minutes from a return to the NCAAs. Then VCU's Eric Maynor stole the CAA final from the Patriots. Recap | ESPN Video
Whelliston: VCU unbreakable, like its chain | D65: Happy bubble
WCC: Gonzaga's in ... ESPN Video | MAAC: Niagara tips Siena ... ESPN Video
ESPN360: Watch games | TV schedule | Bubble scores | Vote
Tiny Dancer
Too small for the ACC? Spurned by the big schools, Stephen Curry is instead taking Davidson to the Big Dance. Pat Forde | Recap ... ESPN Video
EKU takes OVC crown ... ESPN Video | Winthrop grabs Big South bid ... ESPN Video
Belmont wins A-Sun ... ESPN Video | Schlabach: MVC's cannibalization
Drive to 65 | Bracketology | Bubble scoreboard | Championship Week
Old Dominion v George Mason Belles Of The Ball
Three bids go out Monday topped by last year's Cinderella, George Mason, and the magic slipper posterboy, Gonzaga. Kyle Whelliston
Schlabach: The Creighton way | Missouri State will sweat it out
Bracketology: Missouri State hanging on to at-large | Drive to 65
ESPN360: Watch games | TV schedule | Bubble scores | Vote
Lock Party
A bunch of teams moved into lock status in the latest Drive to 65 -- in large part because no one's there to catch them. Story
Bracketology: Gators get bumped | Lunardi: Someone say daily?
Weekly Watch: Hot Terps, Neitzel | Chats: Katz Insider | Calipari Insider
ESPN: Syracuse shocks Georgetown | Kansas holds off Oklahoma
Michigan Wolves Not Dancing Yet
Give Michigan credit for its must-win game against Michigan State, but the Wolverines still need to take down Ohio State. Drive To 65
Bracketology: Gators slip | Forde minutes: Soak in Champ Week
Bubble watch scoreboard | Vote: Whose bubble will burst?
Podcast: Tubby's job secure? | Weekly Watch | Vote: Pick 'em
Vision Quest
Thad Matta's pitch -- come and we'll win titles -- lured in a prized freshman class. Sunday's 49-48 win over Wisconsin that iced the Big Ten was just part of the plan, Andy Katz writes. Story | Recap
Maryland rallies to upset UNC | Schlabach: Terps' exile is over
Chats: Andy Katz Insider | Memphis head coach John Calipari (2 ET)
Missouri State The Bear Facts
Creighton's dismantling of Missouri State in the MVC semifinals Saturday might have done more damage than good for the conference's NCAA Tournament hopes. Mark Schlabach | Recap
Forde: Davidson dances | Bids: DC | Belmont | EKU | Winthrop
ESPN360: Watch games | TV schedule | Bubble scores | Vote
Creighton See More Creigh
After a bumpy regular season, Creighton showed why it's the envy of mid-majors everywhere in winning the MVC auto bid Sunday, beating Southern Illinois. Mark Schlabach | Recap
Schlabach: Missouri State forced to sweat it out | Drive to 65
ESPN360: Watch games | TV schedule | Bubble scores | Vote

 
Blue Ribbon Tournament Guide
Blue Ribbon The Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook Tournament Guide is back. Packed full of 144 pages of analysis and statistics, ESPN Insiders have access to in-depth breakdowns of all 65 NCAA Tournament teams on Selection Sunday.
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2007 Conference tournament information
ACCACC Automatic bid: North Carolina
Tar Heels win first ACC tourney since 1998
Schedule and results
America EastAmerica East Automatic bid: Albany
Albany squeaks by Vermont for title
Schedule and results
Atlantic 10Atlantic 10 Automatic bid: George Washington
Elliott helps GW take A-10 title
Schedule and results
Atlantic SunAtlantic Sun Automatic bid: Belmont
Belmont repeats as A-Sun champs
Schedule and results
Big 12Big 12 Automatic bid: Kansas
Kansas tops Texas in OT to win Big 12
Schedule and results
Big EastBig East Automatic bid: Georgetown
Hoyas pelt Panthers in tourney final
Schedule and results
Big SkyBig Sky Automatic bid: Weber State
Wildcats hold off big No. Arizona rally
Schedule and results
Big SouthBig South Automatic bid: Winthrop
Winthrop dances for 7th time in nine years
Schedule and results
Big TenBig Ten Automatic bid: Ohio State
Ohio State tops Wisconsin for Big Ten title
Schedule and results
Big WestBig West Automatic bid: Long Beach State
Long Beach State captures Big West title
Schedule and results
CAAColonial Automatic bid: VCU
VCU steals title from George Mason
Schedule and results
C-USAConference USA Automatic bid: Memphis
Memphis rolls through C-USA
Schedule and results
HorizonHorizon Automatic bid: Wright State
Wright stuff stops Butler
Schedule and results
IvyIvy Automatic bid: Penn
Quakers top Yale for third straight title
MAACMAAC Automatic bid: Niagara
Niagara holds off Siena late for crown
Schedule and results
MACMAC Automatic bid: Miami (Ohio)
Penno banks Miami (Ohio) to NCAA berth
Schedule and results
MEACMEAC Automatic bid: Florida A&M
Florida A&M wins MEAC title at buzzer
Schedule and results
Mid-ConMid-Con Automatic bid: Oral Roberts
ORU edges Oakland for repeat title
Schedule and results
Missouri ValleyMissouri Valley Automatic bid: Creighton
Bluejays fly by Salukis for MVC title
Schedule and results
MWCMountain West Automatic bid: UNLV
UNLV rallies to down, claim MWC
Schedule and results
NortheastNEC Automatic bid: Central Connecticut St.
Mojica, CCSU rally past Sacred Heart late
Schedule and results
Ohio ValleyOhio Valley Automatic bid: Eastern Kentucky
EKU beats No. 1 seed Austin Peay
Schedule and results
Pac-10Pac-10 Automatic bid: Oregon
Taylor fuels Ducks' Pac-10 title win
Schedule and results
PatriotPatriot Automatic bid: Holy Cross
Crusaders win fourth title since '01
Schedule and results
SECSEC Automatic bid: Florida
Gators rout Hogs for SEC title
Schedule and results
SoConSouthern Automatic bid: Davidson
Curry brings Davidson back to NCAAs
Schedule and results
SouthlandSouthland Automatic bid: Texas A&M Corpus Christi
TAMU-CC tops Northwestern St. for berth
Schedule and results
Sun BeltSun Belt Automatic bid: North Texas
Mean Green takes the Belt
Schedule and results
SWACSWAC Automatic bid: Jackson State
First time in 7 years Jackson State dances
Schedule and results
WCCWest Coast Automatic bid: Gonzaga
Raivio, Zags finally down Santa Clara
Schedule and results
WACWAC Automatic bid: New Mexico State
3-point spree lifts NMSU to WAC title
Schedule and results
Championship Week Travel Guide
From Tampa to Los Angeles, following your team through Championship Week is a memory waiting to happen.
Do Your Bidding: Tournament Travel Guide

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