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NCAA Office Pool Tips
It’s become a right of passage between blue collar and white collar alike. Much like the development of fantasy sports, NCAA Tournament office pools have become a linchpin to office unity. Everyone from the brash sports guru to the 65-year-old secretary put their money on the table and take a shot at picking the perfect bracket during those last cold, dreary days of winter each March.

NCAA Conference Tournaments
March Madness is the official term of the NCAA Division I-A men’s basketball tournament, but the actual madness begins two weeks earlier. The conference tournaments are just as wild, if not wilder. The conference tournaments are completed in three or four days, with some teams playing each day. This is where the Cinderellas get their invites to the ball, where below .500 teams come from nowhere to win championships and the automatic berths that come with it. This is where bubbles are burst or teams earn the right to compete for a national title.

Betting On March Madness
As a handicapper whose basis for selections consists almost exclusively on fundamental and situational analysis, I don’t change my methods during the frenzied betting period aptly nicknamed March Madness. However, that being said, there are some additional situational factors that apply to this season ending span of college basketball which must be considered, and I’ll point out a few along with key fundamental aspects that have delivered success for me in handicapping these games.

Do Your NCAA Predictions Match Up?
CSTV analyst, Brian Curtis, gives us his #1 seed projections for the NCAA Tournament as well as the teams that are on the bubble.

Mad Dog Talks March Madness
Christopher Mad Dog Russo of WFAN’s Mike and the Mad Dog Show helps The Early Show with NCAA basketball tournament picks for the Beat the Early Show Bracket Challenge. Sign up to play now.

College Hoops: South Region Breakdown
As expected, Greg Oden and the Ohio State Buckeyes are top dogs with a number one seed. But which teams are turning heads? Jason Horowitz and Gary Parrish break it down.

College Hoops: East Region Breakdown
Roy Williams and his UNC Tar Heel team are the number one seed in this regional. Don’t forget about Kevin Durant and Texas, the four seed. Jason Horowitz and Gary Parrish discuss.

College Hoops: West Region Breakdown
Kansas leads the pack in this region as the number one seed. Is Illinois really a Tourney team? Jason Horowitz and Gary Parrish discuss.

College Hoops: Midwest Region Breakdown
Reigning SEC champion Florida leads the pack in this regional. Jason Horowitz and Gary Parrish break it down and tell you why Winthrop is the country’s sexiest pick.

Bracketology
Confused with your brackets? Jason Horowitz and Gary Parrish give you helpful pointers and tips in UPS Bracketology, exclusively on CBS SportsLine.

Kobe Bryant: NBA Superstar
Born on August 23, 1978, Kobe Bryant is a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Lower Merion High School. The son of former NBA player Joe Jellybean Bryant, Kobe had no problem in making a name for himself after being voted a starter for the 1998 All-Star Game during his second season, which made him the youngest All-Star in NBA history at 19 years of age.

Simple Basketball Plays For Youth Basketball Coaches
Here are some simple and easy to teach basketball plays for youth basketball coaches.

Billion Dollar Basketball Player
When it comes to marketing in basketball, Michael Jordan is the best player to do it. However, he may soon move over. LeBron James is not after millions, but billions. He recognizes the explosive growth potential in China and he wants in on the action.

Kobe Bryant Dunk on Malik Rose
Kobe Bryant slams it down on Malik Rose for more videos visit www.nba247.net

Dirk and Mavs Warm Up For A Game
Dirk, Jason Terry, and Josh Powell get fired up for a game.

Heat Win the 2006 NBA Finals!
Watch the interview from Sports Center with the Miami Heat.