Saturday, March 2, 2013

College Basketball Update


Bracketology
        Last Four IN                                  First Four OUT                           Next Four OUT
               Kentucky                                       Baylor                                            Maryland
                Temple                                       Ole Miss                                         Southern Miss
             Indiana State                                 St. John’s                                          Alabama
               Villanova                                   Arizona State                                   Boise State
#1 Seeds
Midwest: Indiana
West: Gonzaga
East: Duke
South: Kansas
#2 Seeds
Midwest: Louisville
West: Miami
East: Georgetown
South: Michigan State
Wooden Award Candidates
Top 5
1  Victor Oladipo, Indiana- Oladipo is arguably the best defensive player in the country. His athleticism makes him absolutely lethal.
2  Otto Porter, Georgetown- Porter has the ability to score from any place on the court. His 6'8" build makes him so versatile.
3  Kelly Olynyk, Gonzaga- Olynyk is an absolute beast. He has been averaging 17 points and 6 rebounds a game. He also has the ability to hit an outside shot. 
4  Trey Burke, Michigan- Burke has had an up-and-down season. As a PG, it does not help that his team has been struggling as of late. Burke's explosiveness is killer. He has been averaging 18 points and about 7 assists per game.
5  Ben McLemore, Kansas- McLemore is the best Freshman in the country. He has been putting up 16 points per game and has a knack for exciting plays.

 Top 3 Coaches of the Year
1  Jim Larranaga, Miami- Larranaga has done an absolutely great job for Miami. The Canes are holding onto a two-game lead in the ACC.
2  Mark Few, Gonzaga- Few has one of his best teams ever this year. They have done a great job scheduling out-of-conference opponents.
3   John Thompson, Georgetown- The Hoyas were unranked to start the year. After a few tough losses to Big East opponents earlier this season, Georgetown is back on track and the hottest team in the country.