Jason Burgess

Jason Burgess

I have been a college basketball fan for nearly 40 years and a UNLV fan for over 30 years.I am a lover of bracketology as well. I used to cover the AHL for the Associated Press and have worked in multiple athletic communications offices.

NCAA Basketball Tournament Selection Committee Meets In Manhattan

Bracketology 2025: The SEC is the biggest storyline in the final projected field of 68

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Indiana's Anthony Leal (3) celebrates with Coach Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers during the Indiana versus Purdue mens basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.

Bracketology 2025: The penultimate field projection sees a lot left to be determined

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Mar 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; The Houston Cougars  celebrate winning the Big 12 Conference after defeating the Cincinnati Bearcats at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Bracketology 2025: The first bracket of March sees a shake up on the No. 1 seed line

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Vanderbilt's Jason Edwards (1) on the court during a men’s college basketball game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Bracketology 2025: 3 weeks from selection Sunday, the bubble is as murky as ever

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during a men’s college basketball game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Bracketology 2025: Four weeks from selection Sunday the top of the field is as strong as ever

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Florida Gators players acknowledge fans as they walk off the court as Auburn Tigers take on Florida Gators at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Florida Gators defeated Auburn Tigers 90-81.

Bracketolgy 2025: Plenty of movement in February's first projected field of 68

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Nov 14, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UC Irvine Anteaters guard Justin Hohn (2)and forward Devin Tillis (11) celebrate at the end of the game against the Southern California Trojans at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

8 key mid-majors to watch in month of February that could be Cinderellas in March

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Jan 11, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Bracketology 2025: A look at the projected field sees the top of the bracket coming into focus

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Dec 13, 2022; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; General view of the SEC logo before the game between the LSU Tigers and the North Carolina Central Eagles at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Bracketology 2025: SEC dominance is evident in the first projected field of 68

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Dec 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Drake Bulldogs guard Mitch Mascari (22) celebrates with guard Isaia Howard (23) after scoring during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Drake Basketball: After a summer of changes, the Bulldogs are off to a hot start

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Nov 29, 2024; Paradise Island, Bahamas, BHS;  Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts against the West Virginia Mountaineers during overtime at Imperial Arena at the Atlantis resort.  Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Arizona Basketball: 3 keys to defeating UCLA in big non-conference matchup

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LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon talks strategy in the first half. The Florida men   s basketball team hosted the LSU Tigers at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O   Connell Center in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Gators lead at half 47-34. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]

LSU Basketball: 3 keys to Tigers beating SMU in non-conference battle

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Nov 27, 2024; Lahaina, Hawaii, USA;  The Auburn Tigers  pose with the winning trophy after they defeated the Memphis Tigers in Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

Bracketology 2025: Auburn jumps to the top of the field in the latest field projection

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A message on the video board at Gampel Pavilion acknowledging the UConn men's basketball team's national championship win.

Bracketology 2025: Kansas and Houston lead the first projected field of the year

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Apr 6, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide runs onto the court to warmup before the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Alabama Basketball: 2024-25 season preview for the Crimson Tide

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Kansas men's basketball team have fun for a group photo inside Allen Fieldhouse during media day Wednesday.

Kansas Basketball: 2024-25 season preview for the Jayhawks

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