College Basketball: An Early-Season Crash Course

This year's field of 64 is full of lesser-known names. Which ones should you familiarize yourself with?

Here are 10 things to watch for on Thursday, as you aim not to let work mess up a perfectly good day of basketball.

Need a quick primer to help you understand the NCAA Tournament's landscape a little better? We've got you covered.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have a tough matchup with Middle Tennessee State, but Reggie Lynch and his shot-blocking ability could be the difference.

What does our algorithm think will go down on Day 1 -- the real Day 1 -- of the NCAA Tournament?

Seton Hall's rebounding might give them the edge over Arkansas. What other games could be decided on the glass?

What makes the Blue Raiders a must-have upset on your bracket?

There's at least one mid-major lurking in each region that could play the role of bracket buster. Who are the most likely party crashers to reach the second weekend?

There are always Cinderella teams in the NCAA Tournament. Which lower-seeded squads could be ready to make a run and bust some brackets this year?

Which NCAA Tournament teams have been the most reliable on a game-to-game basis this season?

Uncover some quick facts about each of the teams in March Madness to help build your bracket.

The probability that a 12-5 upset happens in this year's NCAA Tournament is high. But which teams will bust brackets?