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By Aran Smith
3/14/07

Nine quintillion to one?

That's the odds of filling out a perfect bracket according to ESPN. That's 9 billion times a billion. Not so tough right? So without further ado, here's the first perfect bracket in the history of mankind:

By Jon Nichols
3/13/07

Most people that follow the NBA were regularly taught as they learned the game about certain so-called truths. Undoubtedly most of these are in fact true, and they make it easier to follow and enjoy basketball. However, there are a few notions out there that, despite being defended by very poor reasoning, are believed by just about everyone and used in water-cooler discussions around the country.

By Aran Smith
Updated 6/27/07

By Adi Joseph
3/6/07

Eric Maynor has stolen George Mason’s heart.

By Ryan Reed
3/1/07

[img_assist|nid=4005|title=Paul Millsap - AP Photo: Mark J. Terrill|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=250|height=392]Let’s first get this out of the way. The NBA draft is an art more than it is a science. In the past on this site, I’ve broken down the draft and seen how many mistakes have been made. Names like Gilbert Arenas (early second round) and Tony Parker (late first) immediately come to mind.

By Adi Joseph
2/25/07

The second-half rally only sharpened the pain.

[img_assist|nid=4009|title=Jamar Butler - AP Photo: Terry Gilliam|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=250|height=370]As Clemson fell to Duke Thursday, the national audience was witness to a bubble burst. With 10,000 fans in attendance, the Tigers were dominated in the first half, 42-21, only to make a terrific second half run. A run that didn't matter, in the end.

By Aran Smith
2/21/07

Rising

By Jon Nichols
2/17/07

Every team has played at least 50 games so far, so the playoff stretch run is upon us. Who’s been the best so far and who should we look out for over the next few months?

Best Team: Phoenix Suns (39-12)

By Adi Joseph
2/10/07

Texas A&M, welcome to the world of the true contenders.

By Ryan Reed
2/8/07

[img_assist|nid=4035|title=Brandon Roy - AP Photo: Don Ryan|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=250|height=327]Know your role. A saying that made the Rock famous in the professional wrestling circuit and one that NBA rookies often have a hard time figuring out. When looking at the rookie class’s production through the first fifty games of the year, roles play a huge part in the maturation process.