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2013 NCAA Tournament - March Madness - Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament

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Chane Behanan and his cast of Cardinal characters might be a goofy bunch, but when it mattered they were always focused, always on task. Monday night was no different. Myron Medcalf »More »

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INSIDER TOURNAMENT TIPS

You're in the Tournament Challenge to win it, right? Then let Insider be your guide. Insider offers insightful tips, historical analysis, tools and in-depth breakdowns of every team.

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TOURNAMENT CHALLENGE

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MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL BLOGS

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AND THAT'S A WRAP

Louisville, college basketball's latest national champion, is a collection of incredulous moments. Dana O'Neil » Medcalf: Characters welcome »

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• Brennan: Believe it -- Cards keyed by offense »
• Katz: For Hancock, a blaze of glory »
• Pickeral: In a loss, Michigan has pride »
• Photo gallery » By the numbers » Blog »

TOURNAMENT CHALLENGE

March Madness is here. Time to check your bracket. Challenge »
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ALL THE PRESIDENT'S PICKS

Last year, the president picked two of the Final Four teams. Who does Barack Obama like in 2013? Andy Katz goes through each region with the president. Story Video
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TOURNAMENT HISTORY

How has YOUR team done in the tournament? And how does it compare to your friend's team? Get all the answers, with every result and box score dating all the way back to the very first Big Dance in 1939.

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TEAM BREAKDOWN

Get the latest information -- including breakdowns, schedules and statistics -- for your favorite 2013 NCAA tournament team.

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PICK CENTER ANALYSIS

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Michigan
Michigan
51.6%
PickCenter Spread Consensus Pick [?]

The Consensus Pick is derived from data accumulated from sportsbooks. The percentage and pick provides insight as to what side the public is taking in this game.

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SYR
+113 +1.5 128.5
MICH
-127 -1.5
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ANDY KATZ'S 3-POINT SHOT

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Sheldon Jeter's departure, Indiana's new look and Arizona's schedule are in today's 3-point shot. Katz

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THE NCAA TOURNAMENT AT 75

Who's the best national championship team of all time? From Oregon in 1939 to Kentucky in 2012, we rank all 74 NCAA champions. The champs »

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• Garber: A walk down title memory lane »
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• Podcast: Katz/Greenberg Listen | Your top 25? »

REGIONAL ROAD TRIP

After four days visiting four regional sites in four cities, Eamonn Brennan saw true fandom lives everywhere. Lessons from a four-day road trip » Postcards from L.A., Arlington, D.C. and Indy »

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