Blake Lovell

Blake was the Senior Editor at Busting Brackets from March 2011 to March 2012. He has since returned as a staff writer, in hopes of once again providing interesting stories on all the happenings in college basketball.

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Sweet 16 Preview and Predictions: South Region

The 2013 edition of the Sweet 16 got underway last night, with Marquette, Ohio State, Syracuse, and Wichita State all advancing to the Elite Eight. Tonight, four more teams will join them as the South…Read More

2013 NCAA Tournament: Louisville Routs North Carolina A&T 79-48

The top overall seed in the 2013 NCAA tournament has advanced, as Rick Pitino’s Louisville Cardinals routed North Carolina A&T in Lexington by a final of 79-48. Instead of going the route of…Read More

2013 NCAA Tournament Open Thread: Day 1

While the 2013 NCAA tournament officially got started on Tuesday in Dayton, the traditional first day of the tournament has arrived, with plenty of exciting games set to take place. Michigan State and…Read More

2013 NCAA Tournament: La Salle Tops Boise State 80-71

The First Four action in the 2013 NCAA tournament has concluded, with La Salle claiming victory in the final game of the evening over Boise State by a final of 80-71. La Salle now moves into the number…Read More

2013 NCAA Tournament: Saint Mary’s Defeats MTSU 67-54

The first night of action has concluded in the 2013 NCAA tournament, with Saint Mary’s picking up the victory in the nightcap over Middle Tennessee, 67-54. The Gaels will now be the 11th seed in…Read More

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2013 NCAA Tournament Predictions: West Region

The 2013 NCAA tournament field is set, and it’s time to go region by region and make predictions…Read More

2013 NCAA Tournament Predictions: South Region

The 2013 NCAA tournament field is set, and it’s time to go region by region and make predictions…Read More

2013 NCAA Tournament Predictions: Midwest Region

The 2013 NCAA tournament field is set, and it’s time to go region by region and make predictions…Read More

2013 NCAA Tournament Predictions: East Region

The 2013 NCAA tournament field is set, and it’s time to go region by region and make predictions…Read More

2013 NIT Tournament: Bracket Predictions and Analysis

There were some disappointed faces around the country yesterday evening as the 2013 NCAA tournament…Read More

2013 NCAA Tournament Preview: Midwest Region

The field for the 2013 NCAA tournament has been announced, and it’s time to start breaking down…Read More

2013 NCAA Tournament Preview: East Region

The field for the 2013 NCAA tournament has been announced, and it’s time to start breaking down…Read More

2013 NCAA Tournament: Five Must-See First Round Games

The field of 68 was announced yesterday evening for the 2013 NCAA tournament, and it’s time to…Read More

2013 NCAA Tournament: Selection Sunday Open Thread

The 2013 NCAA tournament has finally arrived. We’re just about to set to find out who the 68 teams…Read More

2013 SEC Tournament Final: Ole Miss Clinches Automatic Bid

All week long, the Ole Miss Rebels were sitting squarely on the bubble. That’s a worry they can…Read More

2013 SEC Tournament Final Preview: Florida vs. Ole Miss

The 2013 edition of the SEC Tournament comes to an end this afternoon, as the top-seeded Florida Gators…Read More

Ole Miss Bracketology: Rebels Should Be Dancing After Vanderbilt Win

Well, Andy Kennedy, you better go buy a pair of dancing shoes. Although it won’t become official…Read More

NCAA Looking Into Recruitment of Nerlens Noel

There was quite the buzz in the college basketball world last night when Pete Thamel released a story…Read More

2012 Off-Season Report: OVC Basketball

The Off-Season Report is a new series here on Busting Brackets, where we catch up with with a writer…Read More

2012 Off-Season Report: Kentucky Wildcats

The Off-Season Report is a new series here on Busting Brackets, where we catch up with with a writer…Read More