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Ericka Brockish

Ericka Brockish

Ericka Brockish is a national college sports writer for FanSided, and has been covering football, basketball, and other sports for 4 years. Ericka is a University of Central Florida graduate with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Sports Business Management.

Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2), Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) and Braden Smith walk off the court during the National Championship game.

Matt Painter: 'We just came up a little bit short to a great team'

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Mar 31, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack forward DJ Burns Jr. (30) reacts on the sideline during their Elite Eight matchup against Duke.

Fans thank DJ Burns for memorable March Madness run

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Mar 27, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A Wilson official Evo NXT game basketball with March Madness logo.

Ranking to the number of National Championships by seeds

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Mar 31, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack forward DJ Burns Jr. (30) celebrates making it to the Final Four of March Madness.

Like it or not, NC State is a Cinderella story in this year's March Madness

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Apr 2, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; A general overall view as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22).

If you build it, they will come: Final Four prices show women's basketball has surpassed men’s

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Mar 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA;  Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) reacts in the second half to a made three in the Elite Eight against Clemson.

Bama fans celebrating Final Four are being as insufferable as they are in football season

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Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) shoots the ball over the Illinois defenders in the Elite Eight on the NCAA Tournament.

Hoops fans destroying Illinois worse than UConn did

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Mar 29, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead (1) talks to guard Emanuel Sharp (21) on the bench.

America loses as Duke wins as fans react to an insane Sweet 16 game against Houston

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Mar 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) shoots over the defense against Colorado in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

NC State vs. Marquette NCAA Tournament Sweet 16: How to watch, odds, and predictions

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Mar 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) passes the ball to one of his teammates against Colorado in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Who should NC State be concerned with in the Sweet 16 matchup with Marquette?

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Mar 23, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack forward DJ Burns Jr. (30) drives to the basket against Oakland int he second round of the NCAA Tournament.

NC State Wolfpack's all-time Sweet 16 history

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Mar 24, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead (1) shoots against Texas A&M in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

These 10 Sweet 16 teams could win their first National Championship

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Mar 23, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Casey Morsell (14) celebrates with DJ Burns (30) after the Wolfpack punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 with a win over Oakland.

Reseeding the Sweet 16 after a raucous opening March Madness weekend

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Mar 22, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Yale Bulldogs players embrace after upsetting Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Ranking every first round March Madness upset by how improbable it was

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Mar 21, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Members of the Yale Bulldogs pep band perform before the second half.

Idaho's band stepping in for Yale's band is the best thing you will see today

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Mar 22, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Jaylin Williams (2) reacts during the second half of their game against Yale.

Everyone is trolling the SEC after dismal Round 1 March Madness showing

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