Tale of the tape

College Basketball

1. 
   NCAA Tournament First Round: #4 Syracuse Vs. #13 Montana

   This one is absolutely no contest. Jim Boeheim has reached three Final Fours and won a national championship (2003). He will bring his top-of-the-line acumen to the ACC next year, but for now, it’s to the big dance on behalf of the Big East.

2. 
   NCAA Tournament First Round: #6 UCLA Vs. #11 Minnesota

   Ben Howland has a distinguished career, highlighted by three trips to the Final Four, but his status is up in the air at UCLA, as athletic director Dan Guerrero has given him no public assurances.

3. 
   NCAA Tournament First Round: #2 Duke Vs. #15 Albany

   The Blue Devils suffered a tough loss in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament, but they’re still led by Coach K who has 79 wins all-time in the tourney and has made 11 Final Fours.

4. 
   NCAA Tournament First Round: #7 Notre Dame Vs. #10 Iowa State

   Mike Brey has been the savior of Notre Dame hoops ever since he jumped on board in 2000, guiding the Irish to the tourney in six of the past seven seasons.