Fantasy March Madness: Sunday - Elite 8

WGP continues to get solid production from some unlikely sources. After a horrific game against Northern Iowa on Friday, Raymar Morgan (13pts, 10reb, 2ast, 2blk, 1stl) bounced back in a big way, helping #5 Michigan State reach their second straight Final 4. Morgan got fouled with 1.8 seconds left, and buried the game-winning free throw.

In the late game, Duke became the only #1 seed to reach Indianapolis. Although Kyle Singler (5pts, 3reb, 4ast, 2stl) went 0-10 from the floor, the Blue Devils managed to get by #3 Baylor. There were several controversial calls, including this charge on Quincy Acy (12pts, 8reb, 1blk, 1stl). Tempers flared in the waning minutes, overshadowing monster games from Baylor's Ekpe Udoh (18pts, 10reb, 6ast, 5blk, 1stl) and Duke's Nolan Smith (29pts, 3reb, 1ast, 2stl).

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy March Madness: Saturday - Elite 8

WGP's first (and only) player reached Indianapolis when Gordon Hayward (22pts, 9reb, 1blk) and #5 Butler advanced to their first Final 4. Hayward, a late 4th round pick (39th overall), was Saturday's high scorer.

And it's been a rough NCAA tournament for God's on my side. Kentucky's John Wall (19pts, 9reb, 5ast, 1blk, 4stl) was his only player to reach the Sweet 16 round. But, #2 West Virginia declawed the East's top-seeded Wildcats, and God's on my side is the first team to be officially eliminated. That loss meant WGP's DeMarcus Cousins (15pts, 8reb, 1ast) and Boilers' Patrick Patterson (8pts, 13reb, 1ast, 1blk, 1stl) had also played their last games.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy March Madness: Friday - Sweet 16

The Sweet 16 featured a head-to-head battle between two WGP'ers. The clock struck midnight for Omar Samhan (15pts, 9reb, 1ast, 2blk) and #10 St. Mary's, as LaceDarius Dunn (23pts, 2reb, 3ast, 2stl) and #3 Baylor live to see another day.

Gordon Bombay lost his most productive player when a desperation shot from #2 The Ohio State's Evan Turner (31pts, 7reb, 5ast, 1blk, 1stl) got rejected as time expired. Wayne Chism (22pts, 11reb, 1ast, 1blk) and the #4 Volunteers continue to survive and advance.

Just a week after everyone felt safe to assume the Midwest's representative would be #1 Kansas, #2 Ohio State or #3 Georgetown, this region is officially in ruins... #5 Michigan State will face #4 Tennessee in St. Louis with a Final 4 berth at stake.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy March Madness: Thursday - Sweet 16

In an unlikely twist of fate, Thursday's three top scorers were all Wildcats. Jacob Pullen (28pts, 4reb, 3ast, 1stl), Denis Clemente (25pts, 5reb, 5ast, 1stl) and Curtis Kelly (21pts, 8reb, 4ast, 5blk) combined for 74 of Kansas State's 101 total points. This game double-overtime thriller was an instant classic, and rightfully so. Both teams' guards hit clutch shots on multiple occasions. But in the end, Pullen and Kansas State advance to their first Elite 8 appearance since '88.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy March Madness: Sunday - Round 2

After catching some flak for taking the Corsicana Kid #1 overall, Syracuse's Wesley Johnson (31pts, 14reb, 1blk) has lived up to the hype through the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament. The #1 Orange were hitting on all cylinders in their utter domination of #9 Gonzaga. There's no denying that the 'Cuse have the look of a national title contender.

Sunday was a mixed bag for The Pink Jellybeans. The good news? Two of the top three of today's scorers, headlined by a clutch performance from Da'Sean Butler (28pts, 8reb, 2ast, 2blk, 1stl), as #2 West Virginia eventually got by #10 Missouri's "fastest 40 minutes".

The bad news? Bryan Davis (17pts, 15reb, 3ast, 2blk, 3stl) and #5 Texas A&M suffered a heartbreaking overtime defeat at the hands of #4 Purdue. But the worst news came from #5 Michigan State's buzzer-beating win over #4 Maryland. The early injury report for Spartan floor general Kalin Lucas (4pts, 6ast, 1stl) is a torn Achilles tendon, likely ending his NCAA tournament.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard heading into the Sweet 16.

Fantasy March Madness: Saturday - Round 2

The headline of the tournament so far was #9 Northern Iowa shocking Cole Aldrich (13pts, 10reb, 1ast, 2blk, 1stl) and #1 Kansas, the tournament's top overall seed. The champion from the Missouri Valley conference was never intimidated and played with a chip on their shoulder. The Panthers controlled the tempo for the majority of the game and only trailed 2-0 in the opening minute of the game, before delivering the dagger with :35 left.

The Pink Jellybeans have to be relieved that Kansas State is on their way to their first regional appearance since '88. On the very same court where David slew Goliath, #2 Kansas State pulled away from #7 Brigham Young in the second half. Jacob Pullen (34pts, 1reb, 2ast, 4stl) poured in a career-high 34 points, draining 7 three-pointers and connecting on all 11 of his free throw attempts.

One of the biggest surprises of the tournament has to be Sweet 16-bound St. Mary's and Omar Samhan (32pts, 7reb, 2blk), who was Saturday's top scorer. The #10 Gaels upset of #2 Villanova validates the potential risk of drafting Samhan, who now leads the league in overall scoring thus far.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard through Saturday's games.

Fantasy March Madness: Friday - Round 1

Friday's games meant the field of 64 would be sliced in half at the end of the day. No one made out better than league newcomer Big Cat. His 1st and 2nd rounders both posted double-doubles: #1 Duke's Kyle Singler (22pts, 10reb, 1ast) and #2 West Virginia's Devin Ebanks (16pts, 13reb, 2blk) cruised in opening round victories over #16 Arkansas-Pine Bluff and #15 Morgan State.

Crimson & Bluebloods got a monster game out of #3 Xavier's Jordan Crawford (28pts, 6reb, 5ast, 1blk, 2stl) against #11 Minnesota. Though he is probably better known for dunking on LeBron James over the summer, Crawford wowed the crowd in Milwaukee with a gorgeous scoop to the hoop.

Although he lost two players from Thursday's games, Boilers got Friday's high score from one of his own: #4 Purdue's JaJuan Johnson (23pts, 15reb, 2ast, 3blk, 1stl) led the sans Hummel Boilermakers with an "us against the world" attitude versus upset-minded #13 Siena.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy March Madness: Thursday - Round 1

A fast start is a huge advantage in any fantasy league. But surviving and advancing is probably even more valuable, especially in the first round of the NCAA tournament. But if you're going to get upset in the first round, go down swinging. That was the case for Boilers and Greg Monroe (19pts, 13reb, 6ast, 2blk, 1stl), as #3 Georgetown looked completely lost against the #14 Ohio Bobcats.

As the top seed in the East region, #1 Kentucky hit the century mark, while brushing aside #16 East Tennessee State 100-71. The Wildcats' freshman backcourt of John Wall (17pts, 4reb, 11ast) and Eric Bledsoe (29pts, 3reb, 1ast, 1blk, 4stl) shot a combined 11-13 from behind the arc.

One of the sleepers in this league was St. Mary's Omar Samhan (29pts, 12reb, 1blk). WGP caught a huge break when the #10 Gaels squashed the #7 Richmond Spiders, advancing to play against #2 Villanova.

The high scorer from Thursday's games was Ekpe Udoh (20pts, 13reb, 5ast, 2blk, 2stl) and Baylor, getting their first NCAA tournament win in 60 years. The #3 Bears outlasted a stubborn #14 Sam Houston State squad, who couldn't buy a basket from three-point land - hitting only 6 of 31 (19.4%) attempts.

Here's a look at the current scoreboard.

Fantasy March Maddnes: Roster Breakdown

Despite the league coming together at the last minute, and the draft being postponed, it's finally here... March Madness!

Here's the link to every team's roster.

Commentary: Born Ready in the Jayhawk rearview

When it comes to recruiting in college hoops, a "What if?" game could keep me entertained for days. There are so many variables that go into a player's decision on which school is the best fit. Playing time, location, coaching staff, style of play, and team prestige are just a few factors that race through the minds of every hoops prospect. As an avid Jayhawk fan, following the storylines on the recruiting trail is a year round passion of mine. But this past year had more twists and turns than a housewife's favorite daytime drama.

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Fantasy College Hoops: Sunday - Week 17

On Senior Day in Lexington, John Calipari and Kentucky (-11.5) slipped past Florida 74-66. For 4th place finisher Gordon Bombay, Calipari ended the season as the league's top-ranked head coach, averaging 7.74 points in 17 starts. The victory capped a perfect 18-0 record inside Rupp Arena, something the Wildcats hadn't accomplished in nearly a decade.

For the second consecutive year, Boilers took home the figurative bronze medal. Despite entering the playoffs as the prohibitive favorite, a third place finish shouldn't be looked upon as a failure. Over the course of the season, Boilers ravaged the free agency market and transformed his team into a nightmare matchup down the stretch.

Freshman point guard John Wall (11pts, 2reb, 8ast) didn't lead Paul Rudd > Ashley Judd to the promised land, but he did secure 2nd place for the rookie owner. Any owner's first year should serve as a learning experience, but finishing in 2nd place can only boost the ego. It will be interesting to see how Paul Rudd > Ashley Judd spends the offseason, and if he can snowball this year's success into momentum for next season.

Here's a look at Week 17's final scoreboard and the playoff bracket.

Fantasy College Hoops: Saturday - Week 17

With only a handful of players remaining after Saturday's games, it was 'do-or-die' for every team chasing Crimson & Bluebloods. Boilers last gasp of playoff oxygen expired when Tasmin Mitchell (20pts, 6reb, 1ast, 2stl) and Jamine Peterson (6pts, 4reb, 5blk, 2stl) both had disappointing outings in their regular season finales.

And if there was any doubt who Gordon Bombay's keeper is for next season, it should be crystal clear now. Trey Thompkins (19pts, 16reb, 4ast, 4blk, 2stl) notched yet another double-double, and was clearly the most surprising player in the league this year.

But the only team still with a glimmer of hope is Paul Rudd > Ashley Judd. A great senior day performance from Stanford's Landry Fields (25pts, 12reb, 3ast, 2blk, 1stl) kept their chances alive. Now, Paul Rudd > Ashley Judd just needs a superhuman effort on Sunday from you know who, to snatch the title away on the last day of the playoffs.

Here's a look at Week 17's current scoreboard and the playoff bracket.

Fantasy College Hoops: Friday - Week 17

When it comes down to crunch time, every owner needs the most out of his players. Unfortunately for Gordon Bombay, DJ Kennedy (32pts, 9reb, 7ast, 1blk, 2stl) was firmly planted on his bench for St. John's 90-82 triple-overtime victory of DePaul on Friday. Kennedy's 32 points were a career-high, draining 7-of-9 from behind the arc. Missing out on huge games from bench players is always a huge disappointment. But Gordon Bombay never gave Kennedy the opportunity to start. Despite averaging 15.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists, he never cracked the starting lineup. I won't dwell on this blunder in roster management too much, but no team had a player of Kennedy's caliber riding the pine the entire season.

Here's a look at Week 17's current scoreboard and the playoff bracket.

Fantasy College Hoops: Thursday - Week 17

Boilers needed all of his remaining three starters to blow up. Step #1: Quincy Pondexter (34pts, 10reb, 6ast)... Check! Knowing that Boilers' dream of a championship was up to him, Pondexter erupted with a career-high 34 points against Oregon last night. The monster double-double was his largest scoring output of the season by far. 'Q' completely redeemed himself for last week's dismal 9.75-point performance. So there is still a glimmer of hope for Boilers, the hands-down favorite before the playoffs began.

Here's a look at Week 17's current scoreboard and the playoff bracket.

Fantasy College Hoops: Wednesday - Week 17

The final numbers are in for the #1 seed, and it looks like the rest of the field has their work cut out for them. Last night's top two scorers, Patrick Patterson (17pts, 10reb, 1ast, 4blk, 2stl) and John Shurna (16pts, 9reb, 6ast, 1blk, 3stl) helped log consecutive 170+ point weeks for Crimson & Bluebloods. With a 30+ point lead before Week 17 began, it will take some superhuman performances down the stretch to dethrone last year's champ. But I'm not counting my chickens... rather, I'm counting down the minutes until I can hold that trophy once again.

But here's a look at Week 17's current scoreboard and playoff bracket.

Fantasy College Hoops: Tuesday - Week 17

It's not like his production has dropped off recently, but Evan Turner (16pts, 12reb, 5ast, 1stl) posted his first double-double in five weeks for Paul Rudd > Ashley Judd last night. The Buckeyes also clinched the Big Ten title with a 73-57 win over Illinois. Turner buried both of his three-point attempts, matching his season-high [vs. Northwestern 1/19]. With only 12 starts this season, Turner still nearly led the league in total points. There's no question who the league's most valuable player is... but there's still a lot of work to do for Paul Rudd > Ashley Judd.

Thanks to an unexpected double-double, Marquis Gilstrap (15pts, 13reb, 1ast, 1blk) gave Crimson & Bluebloods' scoring a much needed shot in the arm. The game went into overtime, with Missouri hitting an acrobatic game-winner that looked eerily similar to Tyus Edney's coast-to-coast from the '95 NCAA Tournament. Unfortunately for Cyclone nation, this will be Gilstrap's one and only season in Ames. But since being acquired via free agency in Week 11, he's helped the defending league champion scratch and claw their way to a valiant effort at a repeat.

Here's a look at Week 17's current scoreboard and playoff bracket.

Fantasy College Hoops: Monday - Week 17

The second and last week of the league finals are officially underway... and it's still anybody's game. Gordon Bombay is certainly going to need some luck, but he got off to a great start last night. Damion James (24pts, 8reb, 1ast, 1stl) would like nothing more than to end his final season with a bang. The senior from Nacogdoches scored 20+ points, something he's only done so once in his previous eight games.

Crimson & Bluebloods needed to maintain some scoring consistency over the next several days. Though he fell just short of a double-double, Greg Monroe (22pts, 9reb, 4ast, 1blk) continues to be a difference maker in a patchwork starting lineup.

Here's a look at Week 17's current scoreboard and the playoff bracket.