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Anyone who feels guilty skipping class or work the last couple of days to watch the NCAA tournament should not, because the lessons learned from the first days of play are worthwhile. Here are five lessons learned just from this year’s play so far.
5. The Big 12 Is Looking Like A Fraud
Getty ImagesLosses by Baylor to Yale and West Virginia to Stephen F. Austin cast some serious aspersions on the validity of the Big 12 Conference. Cast a wary eye on those teams going forward.
4. Always Look At Venues
Getty ImagesMake sure the bracket you print out is one that has all of the venues because Villanova playing in Brooklyn means more for fan support than another Philadelphia team, St. Joseph’s, playing in Spokane.
3. Don’t Listen To Charles Barkley
Getty ImagesThere is probably no national “expert” who knows less about college basketball than Barkley, who said there are no more Big 5 games (there are) and Baylor would “kill” Yale (it did not).
2. Trust The Big East
Getty ImagesThe Big East turned out to be a big winner in the first round, with Butler and Providence beating higher seeds. The Big East has a history of success that continues this year.
1. Coaching Matters
Getty ImagesAnyone who picked No. 11 Wichita State over No. 6 Arizona got laughed at but the last laugh went to Shockers fans who know Gregg Marshall’s No. 1-ranked defense is no joke.
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