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Boise State (14) over Louisville (3)

St. Joseph's (11) over Oklahoma (6)

Siena (13) over Vanderbilt (4)

Villanova (12) over Clemson (5)

Western Kentucky (12) over Drake (5)

Multiple sources are reporting that Arkansas State has hired former LSU coach John Brady. Brady replaces Dickey Nutt, who resigned after 13 years leading the Indians.

Brady was fired by LSU in the middle of the season, with the Tigers struggling to an 8-13 start. Known more for his recruiting prowess than in-game coaching skills, Brady did lead LSU to the Final Four just two years ago. There was some recent rumblings that Nolan Richardson, the long time Arkansas coach, would get the job.. but talks fell through.

Leading up to the 2008 NCAA Tournament, we'll be presenting daily tips to help you fill in your bracket. 

 

Today's Bracket Tactic

 

Boise State Broncos

Western Athletic Conference (25-8, 12-4)

 

Big Wins: 12/29 BYU (73-70), 2/14 Nevada (77-68), 3/14 vs Utah State (88-78)

Utah State Aggies

Western Athletic Conference (24-10, 12-4)

 

Big Wins: 12/29 Oral Roberts (76-55), 2/2 Nevada (77-63), 2/22 UC Santa Barbara (72-59)

Today's Fantasy Heroes: Big Men

Three Stars of The Day

 

We handpick the best performances of the day, whether it be stat lines that make you drool, or clutch performances.  Either way, its our way of showing the love:

 

How can you not feel bad for Brody Angley? And it has nothing to do with the hair. The poor guy is in the 1,000 point club and has been a superb leader for Santa Clara for four years, but he might now be mostly remembered for losing the game against Gonzaga this week. Angley was a little over aggressive at the end of regulation and fouled a Bulldog with virtually no time left on the clock. It was a dumb play, but it was an aggressive foul, and it is hard to blame anybody for hustling. But that led the game to overtime where the Broncos lost. The status of UNC’s Ty Lawson

The Report Card

 

A new series, the Daily Report Card tells you all you need to know about the day in college hoops. From good to bad and bad to worse, I'll be laying down the law.

 

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