Paying College Athletes: A Solution to the Problems Facing the NCAA

After watching Kentucky's entire starting five enter the NBA Draft, college basketball needs to figure out a way to bring legitimacy to the NCAA.

Printable NCAA Bracket 2012: March Madness' Last Team Remaining Is Kentucky

The NCAA Tournament concluded Monday, and the Kentucky Wildcats are the 2012 National Champions. The Wildcats downed the Kansas Jayhawks, 67-59, in the National Championship Game in New Orleans, LA, and, though, many college hoops fans were probably out of their office's bracket pool by the first weekend, at least, many got their final pick correct -- yeap, in the end, we're all winners!

Now, if you're one of the lucky (or skilled) fans that won your office's contest and you need a brand-new, clean updated printable bracket to hang on your wall, click on the link and SB Nation can provided you one.

Meanwhile, here's SBNation.com's reaction to UK winning it all.

Kentucky Wildcats are National Champions (via sbnation)

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2012 NCAA Championship Game, Kansas Vs. Kentucky Final Score: Wildcats Win Title Over Jayhawks, 67-59

The Kentucky Wildcats kept the Kansas Jayhawks at bay throughout the second half of Monday night's 2012 NCAA Championship Game to hold on for a 67-59 win. Anthony Davis was held in check offensively, but dominated everywhere else. He finished with 16 rebounds, six blocks, five assists and three steals to go with six points.

The Wildcats led by double digits until the 4:17 mark of the second half, when a Tyshawn Taylor and-1 brought the Jayhawks to within nine. The play was part of an 8-0 run that finished with Kentucky up just seven points and suddenly in a competitive ball game. The Jayhawks pulled within five points with 1:37 to go, and had a chance to bring the game to within one possession but turned the ball over. Forced to the line, Kentucky made 5-of-6 free throws down the stretch to seal the game.

Tyshawn Taylor played valiantly late, making his first 3-pointer of the tournament to finish with 19 points. Thomas Robinson scored 18, but went just 6-for-17 from the field. He did haul in 17 rebounds, however, in a very competitive battle with Davis in the paint. Jeff Withey added four blocked shots and seven rebounds to go with five points.

The Wildcats finished with 11 blocked shots to five for the Jayhawks. Kentucky also won the rebounding battle 39 to 34. Kansas shot just 35.5 percent from the floor, held in check by an incredibly impressive defensive performance. The title was the Wildcats' eighth in program history.

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2012 NCAA Championship Game, Kansas Vs. Kentucky Halftime Score: Anthony Davis And Wildcats Dominating At Intermission

The Kentucky Wildcats are all over the Kansas Jayhawks, 41-27, at halftime of the 2012 NCAA Championship Game. Anthony Davis has more than lived up to his player of the year billing so far, even though he has yet to score a single point. He already has nine rebounds, four assists and three bocked shots through 20 minutes.

While Kentucky was the near consensus favorite heading into the game, many thought that Kansas might matcchup well inside. So far that hasn't been the case, with the Wildcats leading the rebounding battle 24 to 14. Thomas Robinson leads the Jayhawks with eight points and six rebounds so far.

Doron Lamb leads all scorer with 12 points. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist chipped in another 11 points and five rebounds for the Wildcats. Tyshawn Taylor also has eight points for the Jayhawks.

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NCAA Final Four 2012: Breaking Down the NCAA Championship

The battle between the "bluest of the blue bloods" takes place in New Orleans tonight. We break down the game, including the key match-up of the night.

Printable NCAA Bracket 2012: Kansas, Kentucky To Meet In National Championship Game

The NCAA Tournament's Final Four is now the final two, as on Saturday the Kentucky Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks both earned victories in their respective semifinal contests in New Orleans, LA. The top-seeded Wildcats beat blue-grass rival, the Louisville Cardinals, 69-61, while the No. 2 Jayhawks used a come-from-behind effort to edge the Ohio. St. Buckeyes, 64-62.

The final results narrowed the March Madness field from 68 teams to two, with only one standing after Monday's National Title Game (9:23 p.m. ET on CBS). If you'd like to see how everything has shaped out, well, you're in luck as SB Nation has an updated printable bracket.

Currently, the Jayhawks enter as 6-point underdogs to win their first National Championship since 2008, when they beat a John Calipari-led Memphis Tigers.

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NCAA Final Four 2012, Ohio State Vs. Kansas Final Score: Jayhawks Win Thriller, 64-62

Junior forward Thomas Robinson scored a game-high 19 to points Saturday to help the Kansas Jayhawks earn a thrilling 64-62 victory over the Ohio St. Buckeyes in the NCAA Tournament Semifinal contest in New Orleans, LA. The Jayhawks overcame a nine-point halftime deficit to advance to the National Championship Game, where they will face the Kentucky Wildcats on Monday (9:23 p.m. ET on CBS).

Trailing 59-56 with 2:22 remaining in the game, Kansas used a 6-0 run to earn a 62-59 lead with 1:08 to go. From there, the Jayhawks used defense and a two free throws from Tyshawn Tyalor (10 points) to cement a trip to the title game for the first time since 2008, when they defeated the John Calipari-led Memphis Tigers.

The Buckeyes were paced by senior guard guard William Buford's 19 points, while sophomore center Jared Sullinger netted scored 13 points and collected 11 rebounds in probably his final game in a Ohio State uniform.

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NCAA Final Four 2012, Kentucky Vs. Louisville Final Score: Wildcats Beat Cardinals, 69-61

The Louisville Cardinals were an honorable opponent Saturday, but the top-seeded Kentucky Wildcats were just too much. Propeled by a 18-point, 14-rebound, five-block effort from freshman center Anthony Davis, the Wildcats defeated their Blue Grass State rival the Cardinals, 69-61, in the NCAA Tournament Semifinals. Kentucky advance on to the National Championship game, where it will face either the Ohio St. Buckeyes or Kansas Jayhawks on Monday.

Kentucky made 55-percent of its shots to help overcome a 37-31 rebound margin in favor for Louisville. At one point, the Cardinals had a double-digit rebound advantage over the Wildcats and the game was tied at 49 with about nine minutes remaining in regulation.

Louisville was paced by junior guard Peyton Siva's 11 points, while freshman forward Chane Behanan added 10.

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Kentucky Vs. Louisville Halftime Score: Wildcats Lead Cardinals, 35-28

The number one overall seed in the 2012 NCAA Tournament, the Kentucky Wildcats, are 20 minutes away from earning a trip to the title game. They lead their in-state rival, the Louisville Cardinals, by a score of 35-28, at halftime of the teams' Final Four match-up.

Anthony Davis – the best player in college basketball – dominated the first half with eight points, seven board and two blocks.

The remainder of the game can be seen on CBS. The winner will go on to face the winner of Saturday night's match-up between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Kansas Jayhawks, which will immediately follow the Kentucky game.

For more 2012 NCAA Tournament coverage, follow our StoryStream. Also visit SB Nation for more March Madness coverage. Printable bracket can be viewed by clicking here.

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2012 NCAA Printable Bracket: Final Four Edition

The 2012 NCAA Tournament has reached its final weekend. Only four teams remain: the Kentucky Wildcats, the Lousville Cardinals, the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Kansas Jayhawks.

First up on Saturday, Kentucky will face Louisville in an in-state rivalry game everyone is talking about. Then that game will be followed by a battle of two number two seeds in Kansas and Ohio State. The winners of each game will face off on Monday to crown a champion.

Check out an updated printable 2012 NCAA bracket or the Final Four schedule follows.

Saturday, March 31

Louisville vs. Kentucky, 6:09 p.m. ET, CBS

Ohio St. vs. Kansas, 8:49 p.m. ET, CBS

Championship Game

Monday, April 2

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Video: Temple Coach Fran Dunphy Makes His Final Four Picks

2012 Final Four Game Time, TV Schedule, Odds: Ohio State Vs. Kansas

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Kansas Jayhawks meet Saturday night in the 2012 Final Four with a spot in the national championship game in the balance.

Ohio State's Jared Sullinger and Kansas' Thomas Robinson, both named First Team Consensus All-Americans, lead their respective squads. Robinson, who aveages 17.9 points and 11.8 rebounds, scored 21 points to go along with seven rebounds in a 78-67 Kansas victory when the two teams met earlier in the season on Dec. 10, but Sullinger (17.1 points, 9.3 rebounds) missed the contest due to a bothersome back.

Game Time: 8:49 p.m. ET, Saturday, March 31

Location: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA

TV Schedule: CBS

Betting Odds: Ohio State favored by 2.5 points

For more 2012 NCAA Tournament coverage, follow our StoryStream. Also visit SB Nation for more March Madness coverage. Printable bracket can be viewed by clicking here.

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2012 Final Four Game Time, TV Schedule, Odds: Kentucky Vs. Louisville

The Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals meet in the Final Four for the first time on Saturday night during the first national semifinal of the 2012 NCAA Tournament.

The intra-state rivals have met 29 times before and Kentucky has won 11 of those, including a 69-62 victory in Rupp Arena on Dec. 31. The two teams have previously met in the NCAA Tournament four times, splitting those games.

The rivalry has always been fierce, but has only grown since Rick Pitino, who led Kentucky to three Final Four appearances and one national championship, took over at Louisville and transformed the Cardinals into a true national contender.

Game Time: 6:09 p.m. ET, Saturday, March 31

Location: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA

TV Schedule: CBS

Betting Odds: Kentucky favored by 8.5 points

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NCAA Tournament 2012: Dispelling the Kentucky/Washington Wizards Myth

This famous argument can easily be answered by a game played way back in 2003.

Final Four 2012 Schedule: The Teams And Times Are Set For New Orleans

Final Four 2012: Games Times Set For Saturday In New Orleans

The Kentucky Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks won in convincing fashion Sunday to round out the Final Four field in New Orleans. The Wildcats never trailed after the 13-minute mark of the first half, at one point building a 23-point lead before defeating the 3-seed Baylor Bears 82-70. The Kansas Jayhawks had a little tougher time with the North Carolina Tar Heels, but a 12-0 run to end the game eventually gave them a 80-67 victory.

The Wildcats and Jayhawks will take on the winners of Saturday's Elite Eight games. The Ohio State Buckeyes took out the Syracuse Orange to set up a date with the Jayhawks in the NCAA Tournament's semifinals. The Louisville Cardinals smothered the Michigan State Spartans, creating a rematch with hated rival Kentucky.

Here's Saturday's Final Four game times and TV Schedule:

Saturday March 31

Louisville vs. Kentucky, 6:09 p.m. ET, CBS

Ohio State vs. Kansas, 8:49 p.m. ET, CBS

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NCAA Bracket 2012 Printable: Elite 8 Halfway Completed, Final Four Finalized Sunday

Officially, six teams remain alive in the NCAA Tournament, and two of those programs -- the Ohio St. Buckeyes and Louisville Cardinals -- have punched their ticket to the Final Four in New Orleans, La. Meanwhile, on Sunday, four more teams - Kentucky Wildcats, Baylor Bears, North Carolina Tar Heels, Kansas Jayhawks -- will try to win its respective regional finals and move on to March Madness crown jewel.

For those men's college hoops fans still alive in their bracket contests, well, kudos. However, if you an updated bracket, print one out here. Meanwhile, here's Sunday's Elite Eight game times and TV schedule.

Sunday, March 25

Baylor vs. Kentucky, 2:20 p.m. ET, CBS
Kansas vs. North Carolina, 5:05 p.m. ET, CBS
The winners advance to the Final Four.

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NCAA Bracket 2012: Louisville, Ohio State Punch Tickets To New Orleans

A pair of teams punched their tickets to New Orleans for the Final Four on Saturday night, as Louisville came from behind to overtake Florida in the West Regional final, while the second-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes upended top-seeded Syrcause in the East region.

Their opponents for the national semifinal will be determined tomorrow, but for now the Buckeyes and Cardinals can enjoy benchmark wins for their respective programs.

Louisville, behind 36 points from Russ Smith and Chane Behanan, was able to erase an eight point halftime deficit against Florida and reach the program's eighth Final Four in school history.

Ohio State and Syracuse battled in a back and forth contest in front of a raucous crowd at the TD Garden in Boston. Each team ran into early second half foul trouble, and ultimately 19 points from Jared Sullinger pushed the Buckeyes to victory.

Kansas and North Carolina and Baylor and Kentucky will square off tomorrow, with the winners rounding out the Final Four participants.

For more on the 2012 NCAA Tournament bracket, stay with SB Nation's Selection Sunday StoryStream, and stick around SB Nation's NCAA Tournament hub for a complete printable NCAA Tournament bracket and tons of analysis on who was snubbed, who got the best bracket, and who will make it all the way to New Orleans and the Final Four.

Printable NCAA Bracket 2012: Elite Eight Begins Saturday

The 2012 NCAA Tournament resumes on Saturday with four teams tipping off the Elite Eight action.

Florida and Louisville open the Elite Eight at 4:30 p.m. with an invitation to the Final Four in the balance. The same prize goes to the winner of the later game between Ohio State and Syracuse, which is scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m.

The Kansas Jayhawks, Baylor Bears, Kentucky Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels all achieved victory Friday night and will play Sunday during the second day of Elite Eight action. Check out an updated printable 2012 NCAA bracket or the Elite Eight schedule follows.

Saturday, March 24

Florida vs. Louisville, 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS

Ohio St. vs. Syracuse, 7:05 p.m. ET, CBS

Sunday, March 25

Baylor vs. Kentucky, 2:20 p.m. ET, CBS

Kansas vs. North Carolina, 5:05 p.m. ET, CBS

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

Printable NCAA Bracket 2012: Sweet 16 Underway

Only twelve teams remain in the 2012 NCAA Tournament, which is currently in the 'Sweet 16' portion of the Madness. The round of 16 kicked off on Thursday, when one seed Syracuse downed four seed Wisconsin by a single point in the East Region, one seed Ohio State beat Cincinnati, Louisville upset one seed Michigan State and Florida upset three seed Marquette.

Four more games are scheduled to be play Friday. North Carolina will play Ohio, likely without point guard, Kendall Marshall. Tourney favorite, Kentucky, will play Indiana. Baylor plays Xavier and N.C. State plays Kansas.

Check out our updated printable 2012 NCAA Bracket (PDF) on SB Nation for all the recent changes.

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NCAA Tournament 2012: Round Three and Beyond

A comprehensive analysis of Round Two and my predictions for Round Three.

NCAA Bracket 2012 And Schedule: Thursday's Sweet 16 Lineup

The Sweet 16 kicks off on Thurdsay, with eight teams in action from the East and West regions.

Here's a look at each of the matchups, with tip times and TV information included:

East Region (both games to be played in Boston, MA)

1. Syracuse Vs. 4. Wisconsin, 7:15 p.m. EST, CBS

2. Ohio State Vs. 6 Cincinnati, 9:45 p.m. EST, CBS

West Region (both games to be played in Phoenix, AZ)

1. Michigan State Vs. 4. Louisville, 7:47 p.m. EST, TBS

3. Marquette Vs. 7. Florida, 10:17 p.m. EST, TBS

The winners of each matchup will advance to the Elite 8 and play again on Saturday evening.

For a full NCAA tournament bracket, click here.

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

Printable NCAA Bracket 2012: Sweet 16 Starts Thursday

It didn't take long for some of our brackets to be busted (like mine), but that doesn't mean you should give up on closely monitoring each of the NCAA Tournament games. In fact, there's no better way to engage yourself in the Sweet 16 action then to take a crack at a new bracket, with the field narrowed down to a quarter of its size.

So go ahead, check out our always updated NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket, fill it out, and see if your new set of picks will come to fruition. If not, toss your bracket, print out a new one, and try it all over again.

Ah, the beauty of March Madness.

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

2012 NCAA Bracket, Xavier Vs. Lehigh Score: Musketeers Ends Cinderella Run For Mountain Hawks

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks led by 15 points in the first half, and appeared poised to continue their run as bracket busters in the 2012 NCAA Tournament. The Xavier Musketeers rallied to pull within four points at intermission, however, and continued to distance themselves to open the second half. The Mountain Hawks fought back, but ultimately fell, 70-58, to end their improbable run.

The Musketeers led by as many as seven points in the second half. The Mountain Hawks were able to tie the game at 52 apiece as Xavier went 5:30 without a field goal. Terrell Holloway made a 3-pointer to end the Musketeers' drought, however, and his team never looked back. Lehigh did not score a point over the next seven-plus minutes until a Mackey McKnight 3-pointer pulled them within five with 1:08 left in the game. Unfortunately, it was too little too late.

C.J. McCollum was limited in the first half due to foul trouble, but he turned it on in the second, scoring 10 of his 14 total points after intermission. Still, he didn't rise to the heroic levels he reached against the Duke Blue Devils on Friday. The Mountain Hawks shot just 32.8 percent for the night, including 13.6 percent (3-of-22) from beyond the 3-point arc. McKnight led the team with 20 points, and hit all three of the team's 3-pointers.

Kenny Frease and Holloway combined to score all but nine of Xavier's 37 second half points. Frease finished with a career high 25 playing in the post, adding 13 rebounds. Holloway, meanwhile, consistently came up with big shots, hitting four 3-pointers on his way to 21 points for the night.

The Musketeers advance to the Sweet 16, where they will face the 3-seed Baylor Bears on Thursday.

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

NCAA Tournament 2012, Lehigh Vs. Xavier Halftime Score: Mountain Hawks Up 37-33 At Intermission

Unlike Norfolk State, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks apparently aren't suffering any ill effects due to their major upset win over the 2-seed Duke Blue Devils on Friday. They lead the Xavier Musketeers 37-33 at halftime of Sunday's third round 2012 NCAA Tournament game, thanks to fast start from Mackey McKnight.

The sophomore guard already has 14 points on 6-for-9 through 20 minutes, allowing C.J. McCollum to take it easy after playing the hero against the Blue Devils. McCollum has just four points so far, after two fouls relegated him to the bench for a long stretch.

The Mountain Hawks led by as many as 15 points, but a late Xavier run brought the Musketeers to within four points at the final horn. Center Kenny Frease is a perfect 6-for-6 from the floor to lead the Musketeers with 12 points. Tu Holloway hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to keep Xavier within striking distance. He has six points so far.

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

NCAA Tournament 2012 Schedule: Lehigh Vs. Xavier Game Time, TV Schedule, Betting Odds

The small Patriot League school and No. 15-seeded Lehigh Mountain Hawks will look to make some more noise in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, as they take on the No. 10 Xavier Musketeers in a Round of 32 contest in Greensboro, NC. The winner advance to the Sweet 16 where it will face No. 3 Baylor Bears.

On Friday, the Mountain Hawks (27-7) became a part of March Madness history as they knocked of the South Region's No. 2 seed, the Duke Blue Devils, 75-70. Junior guard C.J. McCollum netted a game-best 30 points for Lehigh, became just the sixth No. 15 seed to knock off a No. 2 in NCAA Tournament history.

Meanwhile, Xavier pulled an upset of its own Thursday defeating the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 67-63. Guard Tu Holloway's netted a game-high 25 points including a go-ahead layup in the final minute. Dezmine Wells had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds while Kenny Frease contributed 10 points for the Musketeers (22-12)

Here's the game's tip-off time, TV information and betting odds:

Location: Greensboro, NC.

Game time: 7:45 p.m. ET

TV information: truTV

Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play) and Clark Kellogg (color commentary)

Betting odds: Xavier is 4-point favorite.

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

NCAA Bracket 2012 And Schedule: Sunday's Bracket, Game Time And Schedule

The NCAA Tournament officially get six-day old on Sunday, as the final eight games of the Round of 32 will be played at various arena around the country. Of course, those in the local SB Nation Philly area, will be waiting for the start of No. 15-seeded Lehigh Mountain Hawks contest against No. 10 Xavier Musketeers at 7:45 p.m. ET on truTV.

However, before that game tips off there are seven more contests to pay attention to. Here's Suday's NCAA Tournament game times, TV schedule and announcers:

N.C. State vs. Georgetown, 12:15 p.m. on CBS
Announcers: Tim Brando and Mike Gminski

Saint Louis vs. Michigan St., 2:45 p.m. (tentative) on CBS
Announcers: Tim Brando and Mike Gminski

Creighton vs. North Carolina, 5:15 p.m. on CBS
Announcers: Jim Nantz and Clark Kellogg

Norfolk St. vs. Florida, 6:10 p.m. on TNT
Announcers: Marv Albert, Steve Kerr and Craig Sager

Ohio vs. South Florida, 7:10 p.m. on TBS
Announcers: Ian Eagle and Jim Spanarkel

Lehigh vs. Xavier, 7:45 p.m. (tentative) on truTV
Announcers: Jim Nantz and Clark Kellogg

Purdue vs. Kansas, 8:40 p.m. (tentative) on TNT
Announcers: Marv Albert, Steve Kerr and Craig Sager

Cincinnati vs. Florida St., 9:40 p.m. (tentative) on TBS
Announcers: Ian Eagle and Jim Spanarkel

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

NCAA Tournament 2012: A Look Back at Round One

A recap of Round One of the 2012 NCAA Tournament, along with picks for Round Two, by a guy who so far has a 19-13 record.

NCAA Bracket 2012 And Schedule, Saturday, March 17

A routine Thursday gave way to a wacky Friday, as upsets filled the air on the second day of the 2012 NCAA Tournament.

Norfolk St. tipped off the shocking upsets Friday afternoon, narrowly edging Missouri 86-84, and Lehigh added to the wild night by outlasting Duke, 75-70.

The March Madness continues Saturday with eight games as top seeds Kentucky and Syracuse begin the second round.

The day's schedule follows:

Syracuse. vs. Kansas St., 12:15 p.m. on CBS

Ohio St. vs. Gonzaga, 2:45 p.m. (tentative) on CBS

Marquette vs. Murray St., 5:15 p.m. on CBS

Wisconsin vs. Vanderbilt, 6:10 p.m. on TNT

Indiana vs. VCU, 7:10 p.m. on TBS

Kentucky vs. Iowa St., 7:45 p.m. (tentative) on CBS

Baylor vs. Colorado, 8:40 p.m. (tentative) on TNT

Louisville vs. New Mexico, 9:40 p.m. (tentative) on TBS

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

NCAA Tournament 2012: USF Comes Back To Upset Temple 58-44

On a night where two #2 seeds fell, #5 Temple’s ouster at the hands of #12 USF won’t register as one of the more shocking upsets of the night… but it will certainly serve as a very disappointing ending to what, until two weeks ago, had been a very strong campaign from Temple.

The Bulls will now advance to take on #13 seed Ohio, who pulled off a shocking upset of #4 Michigan.

Heading into March madness, Temple was on a roll. They’d won 24 games, won the Atlantic 10 regular season title and entered the conference tournament as the #1 seed. That’s when it all started to go wrong. They were one and done, being ousted by UMass in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. Tonight, they failed to bounce back and suffered the same fate at the hands of South Florida.

After both teams put on a pretty poor first half display, Temple led 19-15. However, USF would turn it on in the second and the Owls really never did. The Bulls put up 43 second half points, while Temple could respond with only 25.

Khalif Wyatt led all scorers with 19, but did so on 5-15 shooting, including 1-6 from beyond the arch. As a team, Temple shot just 2-12 from three point land. They shot just .319 as a team.

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March Madness 2012: Temple Leads Ice-Cold USF 19-15 At The Half

It hasn't been pretty, but the No. 5 seed Temple Owls lead the No. 12 seed South Florida Bulls 19-15 at halftime.

Much like their opponent Cal in the play-in game, the Bulls have gone frigid on offense, shooting a ridiculously low 12 percent from the field. Victor Rudd leads USF with only 4 points.

The game has not gotten away from USF due to their stout defense. Temple has had trouble blowing the game open despite USF's woes, as the Bulls defense has only allowed them to take 13 shots. Khalif Wyatt leads the Owls with 9 points, and is shooting a perfect 6-for-6 from the charity stripe. The rest of the team, however, needs to pick up the slack in the second half.

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

NCAA Tournament 2012: VIDEO: Lehigh Seals Win Over Duke

The No. 15 seed Lehigh Mountain Hawks whipped the nation into a frenzy with their upset of the No. 2 Seed Duke Blue Devils Friday night. Here is a breakaway dunk by Gabe Knutson that sealed the deal late.

Duke was still able to surge late, and this near turnover by Lehigh almost gave Duke a shot to tie the game.

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The win brought joy among the Lehigh faithful in attendance...

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...and brought the start of a very long offseason for Duke fans.

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The Mountain Hawks now await the winner of the Xavier-Notre Dame game and are looking to become the first ever No. 15 seed to advance to the Sweet 16

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NCAA Tournament 2012: Lehigh Stuns Duke, 75-70

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks joined Norfolk State as a No. 15 seed to pull off an incredible upset, as they shocked the Duke Blue Devils - in Greensboro Friday night.

After trailing 30-28 at the half, an unflustered Lehigh squad put the clamps on the Blue Devils', holding Duke to just 23.1 percent from behind the arc.

Lehigh was led by C.J. McCollum who scored 30 points and pulled down seven rebounds. Gabe Knutson added 17 points to pave the way.

Mason Plumlee of Duke did his part, scoring 21 points while shooting a perfect 10-for-10 from the field, however Duke's guards failed to pick up the slack. Austin Rivers had 19 points but shot just 5-for-14 from the field in what was most likely his last game playing for the Blue Devils.

Lehigh will take on the winner of the Notre Dame-Xavier game later Friday night.

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NCAA Tournament 2012, Duke Vs. Lehigh Halftime Score: Mountain Hawks Trail, 30-28

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks trail the Duke Blue Devils, 30-28, after the first half of play in the Second Round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament from Greensboro Coliseum.

Lehigh's defense was tremendous in the first half and held Duke to just 11-26 from the field. The Blue Devils were ice cold from behind the arc (1-10). The Mountain Hawks did not shoot any better (10-25, 2-8 from three-point range) and didn't make enough out of their opportunities to extend a lead they held with under six minutes to go in the half. Lehigh was also just 6-11 from the free throw line. Duke tied the game at 21 with a little more than three minutes to go as a result and were able to take a 30-28 lead into the halftime break.

Lehigh was led by 12 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal from CJ McCollum. Duke was led by Mason Plumlee's 12 points and five rebounds.

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

March Madness 2012, Duke Vs. Lehigh: Game Time, TV Schedule And More

Day one of March Madness was a day lacking major upsets or buzzer beaters, but day two has 16 more games on the schedule. Big name teams like Duke, North Carolina and Michigan state will all be in action.

The Blue Devils will face the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, who went 26-7 during the regular season and won their conference tournament, earning an automatic bid.

Teams: No. 2 Duke Blue Devils vs. No. 15 Lehigh Mountain Hawks

Game date/time: Friday, March 16, 7:15 p.m ET

Location: Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC

Region: South

Round: Round of 64

TV: CBS

Radio: Listen To the game live right here on Westwood One.

Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Clark Kellogg (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline)

Betting line: Duke is twelve-point favorites. The Over/Under is 148.5 points

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

March Madness 2012, Temple Vs. USF: Game Time, TV Schedule And More

Day two of March Madness will be played on Friday, when the second half of the field of 64 will play their first round match-ups. Among the teams making their 2012 Tournament debut are the Temple Owls.

The Owls finished the regular season with a 24-7 record, including 13-3 in conference play. They are set to face the South Florida Bulls, who went 21-13 on the season.

You can listen to the game live on Westwood One at this link.

Teams: No. 5 Temple Owls vs. No. 12 South Florida Bulls

Game date/time: Friday, March 16, 9:50 p.m. ET

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Region: Midwest

Round: Round of 64

TV: TNT

Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Jim Spanarkel (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline)

Betting line: Temple is three-point favorites. The Over/Under is 121.5 points

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March Madness Schedule 2012: Temple Plays South Florida On Day 2

The first day of March Madness is in the books, but 16 more first round games are set to be played on Friday. Top seeds, North Carolina, Duke, Michigan State, Missouri, among others, will be in action. The fifth seed in the Midwest Region, the Temple Owls also debuts, against 12 seed South Florida.

Here's a look at all 16 games that will be played today, with game time, TV information, game location, and a look at the announcers for each included:

Cincinnati vs. Texas, 12:15 p.m., CBS (Nashville)
Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Jim Spanarkel (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline)

San Diego St. vs. NC State, 12:40 p.m. PT, truTV (Columbus)
Announcers: Tim Brando (play-by-play), Mike Gminski (analyst), Otis Livingston (sideline)

Creighton vs. Alabama, 1:40 p.m., TBS (Greensboro)
Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Clark Kellogg (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline)

Florida vs. Virginia, 2:10 p.m., TNT (Omaha)
Announcers: Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Craig Sager (sideline)

Florida State vs. St. Bonaventure, 2:45 p.m. (tentative), CBS (Nashville)
Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Jim Spanarkel (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline)

Georgetown vs. Belmont, 3:10 p.m. (tentative), truTV (Columbus)
Announcers: Tim Brando (play-by-play), Mike Gminski (analyst), Otis Livingston (sideline)

North Carolina vs. Lamar/Vermont, 4:10 p.m. (tentative), TBS (Greensboro)
Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Clark Kellogg (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline)

Missouri vs. Norfolk St., 4:40 p.m. (tentative), TNT (Omaha)
Announcers: Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Craig Sager (sideline)

Memphis vs. Saint Louis, 6:50 p.m., TBS (Columbus)
Announcers: Tim Brando (play-by-play), Mike Gminski (analyst), Otis Livingston (sideline)

Duke vs. Lehigh, 7:15 p.m., CBS (Greensboro)
Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Clark Kellogg (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline)

Michigan vs. Ohio, 7:20 p.m., TNT (Nashville)
Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Jim Spanarkel (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline)

St. Mary's (CA) vs. Purdue, 7:27 p.m., truTV (Omaha)
Announcers: Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Craig Sager (sideline)

Michigan State vs. LIU Brooklyn, 9:20 p.m. (tentative), TBS (Columbus)
Announcers: Tim Brando (play-by-play), Mike Gminski (analyst), Otis Livingston (sideline)

Notre Dame vs. Xavier, 9:45 p.m. (tentative), CBS (Greensboro)
Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Clark Kellogg (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline)

Temple vs. California/South Florida, 9:50 p.m. (tentative), TNT (Nashville)
Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Jim Spanarkel (analyst), Lewis Johnson (sideline)

Kansas vs. Detroit, 9:57 p.m. (tentative), truTV (Omaha)
Announcers: Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Craig Sager (sideline)

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2012 March Madness Preview & Predictions

There's no better spectacle in sports than the first two rounds of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Here's my preview of the madness that is about to consume both the month of March and an entire country.

Printable NCAA Bracket 2012

Any idea what the odds are of predicting a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket? How about one in 100 million trillion? Seriously.

What's it mean? More likely than not, we're all going to slip up somewhere on our bracket and wish we had filled it in in pencil.

Alas, a printable NCAA Tournament Bracket. Perfect for filling in on the go, and, by the way, we'll keep updating the bracket as the games go final.

And if you need help filling out your office pool bracket before the first game tips-off (you've still got time), check out how SB Nation's Bracketologist sees things shaping up.

For more on the 2012 NCAA Tournament bracket, stay with SB Nation's Selection Sunday StoryStream, and stick around SB Nation's NCAA Tournament hub for a complete printable NCAA Tournament bracket and tons of analysis on who was snubbed, who got the best bracket, and who will make it all the way to New Orleans and the Final Four.

March Madness 2012: Watch Online

Thanks to the wonders of technology, you don't have to miss a single second of the NCAA Tournament, as long as you have a computer, smart phone, or tablet.

That's right, for just $3.99 you can purchase access to every NCAA game for the NCAA Tournament's official website. Moreover, if your cable subscription is with one of the eligible providers, you can waive the $3.99 fee by providing your account number.

Need more good news? CBS Sports will also be streaming live, free games on their official website whenever a game is airing on CBS.

So rather than anxiously awaiting the results while sitting at your desk for work or constantly refreshing your browser for scores online, watch the games. The NCAA Tournament is played once a year. Don't let your opportunity to watch it pass you by.

For more on the 2012 NCAA Tournament bracket, stay with SB Nation's Selection Sunday StoryStream, and stick around SB Nation's NCAA Tournament hub for a complete printable NCAA Tournament bracket and tons of analysis on who was snubbed, who got the best bracket, and who will make it all the way to New Orleans and the Final Four.

NCAA Bracket 2012 And Schedule: Second Round Play Begins Thursday

March Madness ... has arrived. Yes, the field has been whittled down to 64 teams and Thursday marks the beginning of second round play. Here's a look at the entire schedule for the day, including game time, TV schedule, game location and announcers:

Murray State vs. Colorado State, 12:15 p.m. ET, CBS (Louisville)
Announcers: Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst), Lesley Visser (sideline)

Kansas State vs. Southern Miss, 12:40 p.m. ET, truTV (Pittsburgh)
Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Len Elmore and Reggie Miller (analysts), Marty Snider (sideline)

Louisville vs. Davidson, 1:40 p.m. ET, TBS (Portland)
Announcers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Dan Bonner (analyst), Jenn Hildreth (sideline)

Wisconsin vs. Montana, 2:10 p.m. ET, TNT (Albuquerque)
Announcers: Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Bob Wenzel (analyst), Jamie Maggio (sideline)

Marquette vs. BYU, 2:45 p.m. ET (tentative), CBS (Louisville)
Announcers: Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst), Lesley Visser (sideline)

Syracuse vs. UNC Asheville, 3:20 p.m. ET (tentative), truTV (Pittsburgh)
Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Len Elmore and Reggie Miller (analysts), Marty Snider (sideline)

New Mexico vs. Long Beach St., 4:20 p.m. ET (tentative), TBS (Portland)
Announcers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Dan Bonner (analyst), Jenn Hildreth (sideline)

Vanderbilt vs. Harvard, 4:40 p.m. ET (tentative), TNT (Albuquerque)
Announcers: Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Bob Wenzel (analyst), Jamie Maggio (sideline)

Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky, 6:50 p.m. ET, TBS (Louisville)
Announcers: Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst), Lesley Visser (sideline)

Wichita State vs. VCU, 7:15 p.m. ET, CBS (Portland)
Announcers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Dan Bonner (analyst), Jenn Hildreth (sideline)

Gonzaga vs. West Virginia, 7:20 p.m. ET, TNT (Pittsburgh)
Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Len Elmore and Reggie Miller (analysts), Marty Snider (sideline)

Baylor vs. South Dakota State, 7:27 p.m. ET, truTV (Albuquerque)
Announcers: Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Bob Wenzel (analyst), Jamie Maggio (sideline)

Iowa State vs. Connecticut, 6:20 p.m. ET, TBS (Louisville)
Announcers: Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst), Lesley Visser (sideline)

Indiana vs. New Mexico State, 9:20 p.m. ET (tentative), CBS (Portland)
Announcers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Dan Bonner (analyst), Jenn Hildreth (sideline)

Ohio State vs. Loyola Maryland, 9:50 p.m. ET (tentative), TNT (Pittsburgh)
Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Len Elmore and Reggie Miller (analysts), Marty Snider (sideline)

UNLV vs. Colorado, 9:57 p.m. ET (tentative), truTV (Albuquerque)
Announcers: Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Bob Wenzel (analyst), Jamie Maggio (sideline)

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

NCAA Bracket 2012: South Florida Earns Spot In The Tournament, Will Play Temple

The Temple Owls now, officially, have an opponent for their first-round game in the 2012 NCAA tournament. Temple will face the University of South Florida Bulls, who beat California by a final score of 65-54 in Wednesday night's First Four game.

The Bulls earned the 12th seed in the Midwest Regional thanks to their win and a soft bubble of teams in contention for this year's invitations to the big dance. South Florida dominated Cal in the first half by a score of 36-13. Cal did a little catching up later in the game, but the final score makes it seem much closer than it really was for the Bulls.

Temple will be seeing much more of South Florida in the near future. The Owls will join USF in the Big East next season.

Temple and South Florida will play on Friday, March 16, at 9:50 p.m. Eastern.

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

Obama Bracket 2012: The President Makes His Picks

In what has become a tradition at the White House, President Barack Obama broke out the biggest bracket known to man and made his picks for the fourth straight year.

With ESPN's Andy Katz, Obama selected North Carolina to win it all. This may be good news for Tar Heels fans, since the last time Obama felt that way Roy Williams was cutting down the nets soon thereafter.

The rest of his Final Four consists of Missouri, Kentucky and Ohio State.

The president didn't give overwhelming love to the Philly teams, picking Lehigh to get bounced in the second round by Duke and Temple to advance past USF/California only to be defeated by Michigan.

Obama wasn't upset minded this year, with VCU being his lowest seeded team to win a game as a No. 12.

In a funny quirk, he did pick every 10-seed to beat their counterparts in the second round, but none of which to reach the Sweet Sixteen.

Obama's cinderella is N.C. State, who he believes will reach the regionals.

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tourney stream, our SB Nation Tournament Hub, printable bracket and SB Nation Philly for all your March Madness needs.

Obama Bracket 2012: President Obama Releases His 2012 NCAA Tournament Picks

In what has become a bit of a tradition, President Barack Obama has filled out an NCAA Tournament bracket and released it to the public. Well, at least the Final Four are public, the rest will be revealed on ESPN.

For the men's tournament, he's got the Kentucky Wildcats, Ohio St. Buckeyes, Missouri Tigers and North Carolina Tarheels. He also did a women's bracket where he's got Baylor, St. John's Connecticut and Notre Dame in the Final Four.

The President will actually be in Dayton tonight to take in the first round with British Prime Minister David Cameron. You can actually go to his re-election website and participate in the "Obama Bracket Challenge" and if you beat the president, his campaign will put your name on the site.

No word on whether Mitt Romney will give that a go...

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

NCAA Tournament 2012: A Comprehensive Analysis of the First Round

Need help filling out your bracket? Need comprehensive analysis from a guy who needed to look up how to spell both "comprehensive" and "analysis"? Then you came to the right place.

NCAA Tournament Predictions 2012: Temple Owls Predicted To Be March Madness Upset Victims

Are the Temple Owls ripe for an upset? SB Nation's Bill Connelly believes so, asserting in his 2012 NCAA Tournament predictions that the No. 12 California Bears will oust No. 5 Temple in the first round in the Midwest Region.

Connelly thinks the region's top four seeds -- No. 1 North Carolina, No. 2 Kansas, No. 3 Georgetown and No. 4 Michigan -- will all reach the Sweet 16, predicting that Kansas will beat Michigan in the Elite Eight for the right to move onto the Final Four.

Temple did not impress Connelly enough to advance out of his first round, but the Owls did earn one of his awards: the region's most overrated team. Yikes.

For more NCAA Tournament coverage, be sure to check out our tournament stream, SB Nation's tournament hub and SB Nation Philly. Also make sure to check out our NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket stream. Enjoy the road to New Orleans!

Printable March Madness Bracket 2012

March Madness 2012: Temple Basketball And Its Path To The Tournament

After a long and tough season, Temple is ready to roll in the NCAA Tournament.

2012 NCAA Tournament Schedule: Temple Vs. Cal/South Florida Game Time, TV Schedule And More

The Temple Owls won't know their second round opponent in the 2012 NCAA Tournament until after Wednesday's play-in game between the Cal Golden Bears and the South Florida Bulls. Whoever wins that game will play the owls in Omaha on Friday.

The Owls earned a 5-seed in this year's tournament after going 24-7 during the regular season. That seed may have been higher, but they suffered a shocking upset to the UMass Minutemen during the Atlantic 10 Tournament despite being heavy favorites to win the championship.

Cal and USF both snuck into the Big Dance from the bubble as at-large bids. The Golden Bears finished second in the Pac-12 after going 24-9 overall. The Bulls went 20-13 overall, and 12-6 in a competitive Big East Conference.

Game date/time: Friday, March 16, 9:50 p.m. ET

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

TV: TNT

Announcers: Marv Albert and Steve Kerr. Craig Sager reporting.

For more on this game, stay tuned to SB Nation Philly's NCAA Tournament StoryStream. Check out Hustle Belt for everything Owls. For more March Madness news and analysis head on over to SB Nation's NCAA Basketball page.

2012 NCAA Printable Bracket: Track Temple's Run In March Madness

Temple earned a No. 5 seed in the 2012 NCAA Tournament, but how far can they advance in March Madness? Be sure to track the Owls and all other teams with SB Nation's 2012 NCAA Tournament printable bracket. You can find the printable bracket for the 2012 NCAA Tournament right here.

If you're looking for more NCAA Tournament resources, the bracket has links to team blogs corresponding to the lucky 68 who made the field. You'll find all sorts of expert analysis, commentary and communities full of discussion to help you gain that extra advantage when picking your bracket.

For those ready to move beyond the paper and pen office pools, be sure to head over to Yahoo! and fill out a bracket here.

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2012 NCAA Bracket: Temple Lands In Midwest Region, Could Face Michigan

The Midwest region's #5 seed Temple Owls will have a challenging second round matchup (remember the play in games are now the first round) in either California or South Florida. However, if they do get beyond that game, they'll likely have a tantalizing matchup with the 4th seeded Michigan Wolverines.

Michigan finished the year ranked #14, but CBS' Seth Davis is not a believer. On the selection Sunday show he picked Temple as an upset winner in that possible matchup and therefore a surprise appearance in the Sweet 16. It certainly wouldn't be the first giant Temple has knocked off, they've got three wins over tournament teams this year including a big one over Duke in Philadelphia in early January.

For the matchup to happen, Michigan would have to get by the Mid America Conference champion Ohio Bobcats. The Wolverines are used to an Ohio based rival, just not this one.

For more on Temple, visit our team page. For more coverage of Temple in the 2012 NCAA Tournament, visit SB Nation Philly's storystream. Click here for a link to our printable NCAA bracket 2012.

NCAA Bracket 2012: Temple To Play Cal Or USF In First Round

After landing the No. 5 seed in the 2012 NCAA Tournament, the Temple Owls will be waiting to find out their first opponent. They will face the winner of the first round play-in game between the California Golden Bears and the South Florida Bulls, who will be Temple's future Big East conference rival. The Owls received an at-large bid from the tournament's selection committee after turning in a 24-7 record during the regular season.

Despite the regular season success and the #1 seed, the Owls stumbled in the Atlantic 10 Tournament with a shock upset at the hands of UMass. It was never going to cost them a tournament bid, but certainly the Owls were looking for more than one and done in their conference tournament. Now, Temple gets to begin its 30th tournament appearance.

Temple finished 13-3 in the A-10 and won 13 out its last 15 games overall.

For more on Temple, visit our team page. For more coverage of Temple in the 2012 NCAA Tournament, visit SB Nation Philly's storystream. Click here for a link to our printable NCAA bracket 2012.

NCAA Tournament 2012 Bracket: Drexel Snubbed, Likely Headed To NIT

In the eyes of more than a few bracketologists, the Dragons Dragons did enough to get themselves into the field of 68 for the 2012 NCAA Tournament, but the selection committee did not agree.

2012 NCAA Tournament Printable Bracket

Philadelphia only got one team in the NCAA Tournament, although we can adopt Lehigh as well, but that doesn't mean fans of the Wildcats, Hawks, Explorers and poorly snubbed Dragons won't be following the tournament. So for your office, your dorm room, your bedroom... we've got your printable bracket for the 2012 NCAA Tournament.

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Surely Temple Owls fans will be looking ahead to that potentially tantalizing matchup with the Michigan Wolverines. CBS' Seth Davis actually has Temple as an upset pick to make the Sweet 16. How about you? Meanwhile you St. Joes and Villanova alums will surely have them going out to either Cal or USF...

And Lehigh alums/students are you confident enough in your Mountainhawks to pick them to move past powerhouse Duke? If you do and they win, you'll look like geniuses because you'll probably be the only people on earth to make that pick.

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NCAA Tournament 2012 Bracket Update: Temple Is A 5 Seed, Will Face Winner Of Cal/USF

Temple earned a 5 seed and will play in the Midwest region during the 2012 NCAA Tournament.

NCAA Tournament 2012 Bracket Update: Lehigh Is A 15 Seed, Will Face Duke On Friday

Lehigh won the Patriot League title to earn the No. 15 seed in the South region. Other teams in Lehigh's region include Duke, Kentucky, Indiana & Notre Dame.

Selection Sunday 2012: Temple Awaits Seed, Drexel Waits On NCAA Bracket Bubble

The city of Philadelphia will have at least one representative in the 2012 NCAA Tournament, but if the selection Sunday gods show favor, it could be two.

Bracketology 2012: Drexel Sweating Out Selection Sunday On NCAA Tournament Bubble

Will 19 straight wins ultimately prove futile? Or will the Drexel Dragons be rewarded by the NCAA tournament selection committee for such a consistent regular season?

The answers will come Sunday night after Selection Sunday concludes. Drexel is firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble after falling to VCU in the Colonial Athletic Association title game, despite entering that bout on a 19-game winning streak.

Entering the final day of conference tournaments, the Dragons are predicted to miss the NCAA Tournament by ESPN's Joe Lunardi, whose latest bracketology labels Drexel one of the first four teams out. SB Nation's latest edition of Bracketology paints a different picture, with the Dragons chosen as one of the last four teams in.

Either way, Bruiser Flint's team will sweat out Selection Sunday.

For all of the latest Drexel news, check out our team page. Be sure to keep checking back on Dobbertean's Bracketology post, as he'll continue to update it throughout the week leading up to Selection Sunday.