NCAA Tournament live blog

Updates and commentary from the 2013 NCAA men's basketball championship.

I'll be live blogging throughout Thursday and Friday's NCAA games. Please join me for some serious hoop talk.

by Joe Sullivan, Boston Globe... 3/20/2013 6:49:38 PM
I don't know about you but Tuesday night's Kentucky-Robert Morris was an event for the ages. Great story by Yahoo's Les Carpenter.

by Joe Sullivan, Boston Globe... 3/20/2013 6:53:41 PM
.@MrDeeBeeKay What's funny is I'm arguing someone else's argument. More generally, don't go where it's a monumental task to win.

by Patrick Stevens via twitter 3/20/2013 7:18:10 PM
.@MrDeeBeeKay Can't help myself here: Pearl's an interesting case just because of his past. That guy was jumping up when he had the chance.

by Patrick Stevens via twitter 3/20/2013 7:18:58 PM
RT @SIPeteThamel: Butler's @DrewCannon1 didn't play hoops past 8th grade. Now he's advising Brad Stevens. A new trend?. @sinow t. ...

by Ben Weixlmann via twitter 3/20/2013 7:20:48 PM
Virginia lacrosse shutting down Chris LaPierre for the season and will seek a medical hardship waiver at season's end.

by Patrick Stevens via twitter 3/20/2013 7:22:09 PM
LaPierre hasn't played since March 5. He played in three games. Should be able to get that year back.

by Patrick Stevens via twitter 3/20/2013 7:22:49 PM
Not sure that's a hot coach coming off 17-16. Plus, UVa is a bit easier to win at than Wazzu. RT @hoopdreams77: @DanWolken Tony Bennett?

by Patrick Stevens via twitter 3/20/2013 7:24:09 PM
.@MrDeeBeeKay People do easily forget how bad that program was for the most part for 15 years before Billy Clyde got there.

by Patrick Stevens via twitter 3/20/2013 7:24:52 PM
Will get some more replies a bit later. Gotta hit the road.

by Patrick Stevens via twitter 3/20/2013 7:25:14 PM
New Big East grows in number and in revenue, @KellyWhiteside reports from New York today: http://usat.ly/Ypcp0i

by Nicole Auerbach via twitter 3/20/2013 7:31:58 PM
The New Big East looks a lot like the Old Big East (MSG, recordbooks, etc.) -- http://usat.ly/Ypcp0i

by Nicole Auerbach via twitter 3/20/2013 7:33:03 PM
The New Big East looks a lot like the Old Big East (MSG, recordbooks, etc.) -- http://usat.ly/13czHLm

by Nicole Auerbach via twitter 3/20/2013 7:33:44 PM
Hard-hitting analysis from San Jose. RT @tomtimm: Having seen him in person, let me say this: Sim Bhullar is one big guy.

by Ben Weixlmann via twitter 3/20/2013 7:46:35 PM
RT @jjones9: "This is the first I'm hearing about Obama not picking us. I don't know how I feel about that." -Louisville's Peyton Siva.

by Nicole Auerbach via twitter 3/20/2013 7:49:23 PM
Been going on for 'years.' RT @dennisdoddcbs: Syracuse hoops being investigated by NCAA for major violations. http://cbsprt.co/Zx86iG

by Pete Thamel via twitter 3/20/2013 8:04:50 PM
RT @dennisdoddcbs: Syracuse hoops being investigated by NCAA for major violations. http://cbsprt.co/Zx86iG

by Nicole Auerbach via twitter 3/20/2013 8:06:36 PM
RT @tomtimm: SLU flew Josh Brown, the young brain tumor patient they've adopted, and his family in for game.

by Ben Weixlmann via twitter 3/20/2013 8:27:42 PM
5:30 Pm ESPNU show http://frontrow.espn.go.com/2013/03/barack-etology-producer-denny-wolfe-gets-second-opportunity-for-first-visit-to-white-house/

by Andy Katz via twitter 3/20/2013 8:43:11 PM
RT @ESPNprDScott: A concussion kept Denny Wolfe from accompanying @ESPNAndyKatz to the White House last year. Tuesday he made it. http:/ ...

by Andy Katz via twitter 3/20/2013 9:04:25 PM
Good story by @syracusedotcom that flushes out some details of NCAA investigation. http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/03/sources_syracuse_basketball_pr.html#incart_m-rpt-2

by Pete Thamel via twitter 3/20/2013 9:28:09 PM
NCAA investigation tied to an accusation of sexual assault in 2007. School accused of "mixed motives" by faculty. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/02/sports/ncaabasketball/syracuse-criticized-for-its-handling-of-sexual-abuse-case.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

by Pete Thamel via twitter 3/20/2013 9:32:35 PM
We've got a @trutv pregame show starting at 6. @steve21smith @matt_winer and @rexchapman at the desk. Join us and we'll set the table!

by Seth Davis via twitter 3/20/2013 9:49:01 PM
RT @MarchMadnessTV: The Infiniti NCAA Tip-Off show starts NOW on @truTV with @matt_winer @steve21smith @rexchapman & @sethdavishoops

by Seth Davis via twitter 3/20/2013 9:56:57 PM
RT @_ChrisCurtis: Tonight with @adamjones985 we talk NCAA tourney with @SIPeteThamel at 7:20 and Sox with @ScottLauber at 9:20.

by Pete Thamel via twitter 3/20/2013 10:09:02 PM
RT @AdamZagoria: Northwestern will interview Duke asst Chris Collins early next week, per the Chicago Tribune.

by Seth Davis via twitter 3/20/2013 10:12:24 PM
JMU's band is playing Britney Spears' "Hit me baby one more time." I'm in love.

by Nicole Auerbach via twitter 3/20/2013 10:19:12 PM
Michigan basketball: A coffeemaker, some renovations and @JalenRose & AD Dave Brandon's take on those Fab 5 banners: http://usat.ly/10fNU6b

by Nicole Auerbach via twitter 3/20/2013 10:28:35 PM
I think it's a layup RT @CLykinsBlog: Prediction, Seth? RT Northwestern will interview Duke asst Chris Collins early next week.

by Seth Davis via twitter 3/20/2013 10:28:57 PM
Dan is great on this, especially take on media. RT @DanWetzel: RT @TheBigLead: Podcast w/ Dan Wetzel. http://is.gd/ClUwyv

by Pete Thamel via twitter 3/20/2013 10:28:59 PM
We're about to tip off here in Dayton. LIU-Brooklyn vs. James Madison for a chance to play No. 1 Indiana here Friday.

by Nicole Auerbach via twitter 3/20/2013 10:40:35 PM
Be sure to follow James Madison beat writer @MarkRSelig for insight on the first of the two play-in games tonight.

by Patrick Stevens via twitter 3/20/2013 10:42:02 PM
They should just turn off the shot clock above LIU's basket. That won't be necessary.

by Seth Davis via twitter 3/20/2013 10:47:36 PM
The LIU Blackbird is trying to steal attention from the Marquette bat. This is gonna get ugly.

by Seth Davis via twitter 3/20/2013 10:51:32 PM
James Madison is making buckets. Leads LIU 17-8. Dukes playing without their leading scorer for the first half.

by Seth Davis via twitter 3/20/2013 10:55:30 PM
JMU (without its leading scorer this half) jumps out to a 20-8 lead on LIU-Brooklyn to start this game.

by Nicole Auerbach via twitter 3/20/2013 10:57:34 PM
RT @SBNationCBB: For those tuning into TruTV, here's a good background story from @SIPeteThamel on LIU http://college-basketball.si.com/2013/03/12/liu-nec-championship/

by Pete Thamel via twitter 3/20/2013 10:57:55 PM
There is what appears to be an actual black bird flying around inside UD Arena. Rally.

by Nicole Auerbach via twitter 3/20/2013 11:02:46 PM
BLACKBIRD ON THE COURT. #MarchMadness #LIU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BF1gHQpCAAAvlJc.jpg

by Nicole Auerbach via twitter 3/20/2013 11:06:20 PM
RT @nfl: Ed Reed tells @AlbertBreer he's headed to Texans "unless something changes" http://on.nfl.com/ZLLWsi

by Pete Thamel via twitter 3/20/2013 11:11:39 PM
Interesting to see what will happen when James Madison adds Rayshawn Goins for the second half. They're in a good rhythm right now.

by Seth Davis via twitter 3/20/2013 11:16:04 PM
finally we agree! RT @AndyGlockner: I didn't like that charge call.

by Seth Davis via twitter 3/20/2013 11:16:27 PM
RT @billpotter_HL: By the way, @lukewinn has Valpo among his upsets for the Tournament: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/-college-basketball-mens-tournament/news/20130320/march-madness-tournament-power-rankings/?sct=hp_t11_a4&eref=sihp. If it happens, I'm buyin ...

by Pete Thamel via twitter 3/20/2013 11:21:15 PM
About to go on the Sports Hub with @adamjones985 in Boston for my local tweeps.

by Pete Thamel via twitter 3/20/2013 11:23:51 PM
Bibi loves Andy too RT @uconncrazy: Interesting..the POTUS will talk to @ESPNAndyKatz but Jim Boeheim won't.

by Seth Davis via twitter 3/20/2013 11:35:28 PM