The NCAA tournament tips off today. Get ready for the upsets, Cinderella stories and all of March's madness.
Michigan State and Tom Izzo start their NCAA tournament run Thursday against Bradley. By Matt Bonesteel , Matt Bonesteel Reporter for the Early Lead Email Bio Follow Jacob Bogage and Jacob Bogage National sports writer and blogger Email Bio Follow Des Bieler Des Bieler Sports reporter covering national topics, including fantasy football, as well as supporting coverage of D.C.
Yes, it’s the first Thursday of the NCAA tournament — a good day, maybe the best day. Here’s what you need to know before settling in for 12-plus hours of college basketball.• No. 7 Louisville vs. No. 10 Minnesota, 12:15 p.m. Eastern : The Golden Gophers are coached by Richard Pitino. The Cardinals used to employ his father, Rick, until he was fired over his alleged role in the NCAA recruiting scandal. It’s quite the backstory.
• No. 5 Marquette vs. No. 12 Murray State, approx. 4:30 p.m. Eastern : It’s a battle of dynamite scorers, as the Golden Eagles’ Markus Howard battles the Racers’ Ja Morant .Syracuse guard Frank Howard suspended Washington suffered the injury in Kentucky’s SEC tournament loss to Tennessee on Saturday. It’s unclear what Thursday’s update means for his status should the Wildcats beat Abilene Christian, as expected. Calipari, meantime, did his best Wednesday to squelch speculation that he might be interested in becoming the UCLA coach. The Marquette star appeared to hurt his left wrist in a Big East tournament loss to Seton Hall but told reporters Wednesday that it won’t be an issue.
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