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It's never too early to pick a favorite to win this year's NCAA basketball national championship. The returning champion Florida may be the favorite, but North Carolina has a host of reasons that they will win the title in March.

North Carolina was the preseason No.1 team and they're the overall No.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels have the goods to win the whole thing in 2008.

There's no doubt that the 2006-2007 national championship for college basketball will run through the Tarheels. So how can opposing teams stop this dominant squad from Tobacco Road?

Recent suggestions to expand the NCAA tournament field to 128 teams are based on a misinterpretation of recent postseason performances by mid-major teams. Such a change could lessen the impact of the single greatest multi-day sporting event in America.

All you need to know about the NCAA tournament. The first part of a lengthy series until March Madness is over!

This article will give you a look at the top 5 teams for the coming college basketball season

If you live in the state of North Carolina you probably don't like hearing the word Georgetown. That's because Georgetown kept the North Carolina Tarheels from returning to the Final Four last year.

The NCAA has announced their 2007 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament field, now all that's left is to debate the brackets until the tournament starts with the "play-in game" on Wednesday night.

One of the most interesting things about college basketball is that young people can be so influential in what a team does.

Longtime college basketball analyst Billy Packer will no longer be the main analyst on CBS telecasts, according to a report in today's Miami Herald. The network will replace Billy Packer with Clark Kellogg on its main announcing team.

One rabid fan's preview of the most high-profile conference in college basketball today. Who are the contenders for the ACC crown? Who are the pretenders? Who are the in-conference sleepers?

March began with conference play that placed the conference champions in the field of the Final 65 that will lead to the Final Four. But the 'Road to San Antonio' would not be so easy for others and would need placing in the tournament by the NCAA Selection Committee.

For the first time ever, four No. 1 seed teams have entered the NCAA Tournament Final Four. A look at the who and how behind this historic event, and what comes next in the NCAA basketball tournament.

It's NCAA Tournament time and March Madness is officially here. Here is the tips you absolutely must see to fill out your NCAA bracket successfully.

What is March Madness? Who are braketologists? And why do they care about RPI? This guide will help you understand the Big Dance. Confused? Read inside...

These are the best players over the regular season.

When a college basketball fan thinks about the NCAA Tournament some of the most legendary basketball schools come to mind.

March Madness is here. But before you print out your bracket, ante up, and pick your Cinderella team, here are ten sure ways to two-step your way to winning the Big Dance.

A look at this year's top college basketball teams. Predictions for the 2007 Season.

Upcoming games that will fancy any basketball fans delight. It's just the beginning on a long road to the Final Four.

Every year I watch the madness unfold and I begin to wonder why the NCAA does not capitalize on the success of their basketball tournament and implement a similar playoff in Division I college football.

Tis the season to be jolly, well, almost. But if you are a fan of schools like North Carolina, Kentucky, Duke, Arizona, and Kansas, you are tired of the weekly shalacking that your teams receive and are ready for the college basketball season to begin

When you think of the NCAA tournament, you automatically think of teams such as Duke, UConn and North Carolina. Surely they have the banners to prove they are the elite teams in the NCAA, but with teams like Villanova and such it's anyones game.

Each year an astonishing number of people bet on March Madness and the Final Four via their local office pool. While these wagers are usually small, they are technically illegal. One lawmaker in Michigan wants to change that and legalize this form of NCAA betting.

It's almost that time of year again when the country will be filling in those brackets. Here are the teams I'm going to pick and teams I'm going to avoid once March Madness arrives.

North Carolina has steamrolled through the NCAA Tournament so far. Don't look for that to change.

North Carolina is one of the best states in the country for college basketball. Everyone knows about the ACC and the Big Four of UNC, Duke, NC State and Wake Forest. But do you know who is the last undefeated team in the state? Read on to find out.

Game story from the Elite Eight game between North Carolina and Louisville Saturday night in Charlotte.

Four number one's made the 2008 Final Four. Which one will win it all? I stick with my bracket in this one.

A look at the Tarheels court performance vs. ranking

College women's basketball can indeed be unpredictable.

A short article outlining the strengths and weaknesses of the Final Four teams, complete with predictions.

A brief biography on the man that restored the successful tradition at the University of North Carolina.

Review of North Carolina's game against Davidson.

A look at the premiere coaches in college basketball.

After losing at home to Maryland, the Tarheels have lots of work to do if they hope to make it to the Final Four.

The top five greatest upsets of all-time in the history of the NCAA Tournament.

4 Reasons why you should bet on UNC cutting the nets down.

The NCAA Tournament is only a small part of the month that is March Madness.

When is the NCAA Tournament selection committee ever going to learn? Don't they realize that it is media darling schools, and the upstart mid major and small conference schools that give "March Madness" its charm?

The Siena Saints punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament by winning the MAAC championship tournament. Can the Saints get out of the first weekend of March Madness? Probably not.

Well it was a much different result for the Tarheels in their second regular season game.

In the East region, No. 1 seed North Carolina basically has home games all the way until it reaches the Final Four in San Antonio--if it makes it that far.

Just like last year, College Hoops 2K8 wins the battle against NCAA Madness 08, but NCAA Madness 08 has shown great improvement and College Hoops 2K8 has shown little at all.

For a while Sunday night, it looked as if Georgetown's run through the NCAA tournament would end at the hands of the powerful North Carolina Tarheels.

The 2007-08 Women's college basketball season is upon us and the ACC has several teams that are capable of making an impact. With six teams playing in the tournament last season, this year will likely be an encore of sorts.

The college basketball has hit the midway point and it is time to hand out some grades.

My predictions could be off but one prediction which will not be off is this: Saturday will be a great day for college basketball fans as the four best teams meet in San Antonio for the Final Four.

Picking NCAA teams for your March Madness Tournament pool is both an art and a science. The art aspect is not unlike throwing darts at a board; no matter how good you are one always seems to slip out of your hand.

5 players that will have a big impact on College hoops this year.

A preview of the best and worst in women's ACC play.

A preview of the upcoming 2007-08 season for the Big East Conference of NCAA Women's Basketball.

The Gab Four has gone mad. Here are astute predictions from Joe, Chris, Brad and Ralphie on March Madness, including Marshmallow Peeps and North Carolina.

A look at one of basketball's greatest coaches.

Over the years, the question has been asked about 1,000,000 different ways: How do you best choose your NCAA tournament bracket?

Selection Sunday now gives way to two weeks of trying to predict who will win each of the NCAA regionals. Here are the most likely candidates for the Final Four

The NCAA Tournament is one week old. 48 games and 16 teams left. There have been only 10 upsets so far, but that doesn't mean the next few games won't have some of their own. See how I break down the rest of the tournament here.

You all know who the big dogs are in NCAA Men's Basketball right now... However, there are other teams out there, you know?

With the NCAA field now official and the brackets available online, here are a few tips for competing in your office pool.

This is the Men's Basketball Review from Week 6 and before.

All the way to the 2007-2008 National Champion

The NCAA Tournament has its Final Four set and ready to play in San Antonio, Texas, this upcoming Saturdy, April 5. And all four teams are number one seeds. All four teams have lost three games or less. Two of them lost to Texas, who made the Elite Eight...

The 2008 Final Four had already seen a first before the four teams even got into the city. All four were number one seeds, for the first time in NCAA Tournament history. Almost evenly matched, these teams were set to go to the final seconds of each game...

March Madness has arrived at i-Sportsbook.com so get a head start and place your bets early.

The ACC should be in position to once again be one of the top conferences in the country this season. With at least four teams ranked in most preseason polls, including top ranked North Carolina, the ACC will be strong.

March Madness means brackets. Oh, the brackets. Here is the beginning of my 2008 NCAA Tournament preview.

Review of the UNC game vs. BYU

The best UNC Basketball Players of the new Millennium

Why North Carolina will be National Champions.

Review of the UNC vs Kentucky game.

The Heels fall short against Duke.

A look at the Tarheels as they head into conference play.

There are some absolutely amazing hotels in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina - and I have researched and reviewed the top three of these hotels for potential guests consideration.

The Kansas Jayhawks don't have as many Final Four appearances as North Carolina or UCLA but they aren't far behind with 13.

An article discussing a golf course community just outside of Wilmington, North Carolina.

A travel guide discussing the historic coastal town in North Carolina and all that it has to offer.

Located in the center of North Carolina, the capital city of Raleigh is a convenient place to live for the young and old alike. Raleigh is a blend of southern charm, modern conveniences set in a great climate.

Condos and rental houses at NC beaches. Lists several with what they have to offer and links to their webpages.

Remembering the magical ride to the ACC and NCAA Tournament championships by the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

North Carolina is tied for the most appearances in the NCAa's Final Four. Let's take a look back and their history in the Final Four.

Experts and Clowns doing what we do, issue 25 is on the NCAA Tournament, Sweet Sixteen, Final Four and more!

Round One NCAA men's college basketball tournament March Madness match-ups are in as sports fans gear up for the Final Four.

Thinking of popping the question? Want it to be the most romantic night of her life and something she will never forget? Here are some romantic and wonderful spots to propose in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Where did north Carolina get its famous nickname? Where did Blackbeard the pirate make his home? From presidents to jazz musicians, presidential Christmas trees to the state song, everything you could possibly want to know about North Carolina trivia.

Now that the college basketball season is underway, I want to issue you a challenge that will change the way you see the game.

The Conference Tournaments in college basketball are a waste of time and need to be done away with.

March Madness begins to unfold as sports bettors make their picks for the 2007-2008 NCAA College Basketball Tournament.

Despite ending 10-6 in Big East play and 22-10 overall Syracuse did not get a bid to play in the NCAA Tournament. They were robbed.

Texas went 28-6 overall this season and made it to the finals of the Big 12 tournament. I still worry that the Longhorns can't get out of the Sweet 16 in the 2008 NCAA Tournament.

24-8 UMBC is playing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. Can the America East champs win a few games in the tournament?

Cornell became the first team to advance to the 2008 NCAA Tournament by winning the Ivy League championship. The talent of the Big Red may surprise you, especially once March Madness begins.

Austin Peay won the Ohio Valley Conference tournament in order to advance to the NCAA Tournament. The Governors deserve a look before filling out your bracket this year.

Parity. This word is being used more and more during sports broadcasts than ever before, especially when it comes to college basketball. College basketball to many, is the best sport to watch, and you know why? Parity.

Temple enters the NCAA Tournament as the A-10 champs. Can they put together a few more wins in March?

The Kansas Jayhawks won the Big 12 Tournament and earned a No.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They may just win the whole thing.

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