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Joe Cook-Shugart

Joe Cook-Shugart

Joined: Jan 14, 2019

Busting Brackets contributor and chief editor of 1-3-1 Sports. My main focus in writing is on men’s college basketball and bracketology, including being ranked the most accurate bracketologist for the 2017-2018 men’s college basketball season via The Bracket Matrix. Former basketball player and coach that has an undying passion for the sport. Alumnus of the University of Michigan - Go Blue! I am all in on a career as a full-time actuary, but I also use some of the skills I've developed during the credentialing process to perform quantitative analyses on college basketball. In my free time, I enjoy many rounds of golf, pick-up games of basketball, biking, running, and weightlifting.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 24: Ignas Brazdeikis #13 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts to a first half three point basket while playing the Michigan State Spartans at Crisler Arena on February 24, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Nebraska vs. Michigan: 2018-19 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 13: Michigan Wolverines celebrates a teammates made basket from the bench during a 82-72 win over the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on January 13, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball: 10 most polarizing figures in Michigan-Michigan State rivalry

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LEXINGTON, KY - JANUARY 12: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to his team against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena on January 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

SEC Basketball: Buy or sell Kentucky, Tennessee and LSU

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LAWRENCE, KANSAS - JANUARY 21: Kansas Jayhawks mascots perform during the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Allen Fieldhouse on January 21, 2019 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Big 12 Basketball: Buy or sell Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State and Texas Tech

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DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 19: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during the second half of their game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 19, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 72-70. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

ACC Basketball: Buy or sell Duke, North Carolina, UVA, Louisville and Va Tech

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BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - JANUARY 25: John Beilein the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines gives instructions to his team against the Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall on January 25, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Michigan vs. Iowa: 2018-19 college basketball game preview, TV schedule

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 8: Selection committee. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Seeking out title contenders by the numbers

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 16: Theo Pinson #1 of the North Carolina Tar Heels dribbles the ball up the court against Garrison Matthews #24 of the Lipscomb Bisons during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Buy or sell Gonzaga, Marquette, NC State and Nevada

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COLUMBUS, OH - JANUARY 5: Head Coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans shouts instructions to his team in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes on January 5, 2019 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Big Ten Basketball: 2018-19 Storylines for Michigan State at Nebraska

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