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Sam Simonic

Sam Simonic

Joined: Mar 21, 2025

Sam is a first-year student at Penn State University studying journalism while covering college football and basketball on Fansided's SaturdayBlitz and BustingBrackets.

Arkansas v St. John's

Pitino’s Portal Playbook: Is this the year St. John’s breaks through?

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Sep 24, 2025

Mar 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope and Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes talk after the game for the Midwest Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

3 college basketball coaches who could secure lifetime contracts like Rick Barnes

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Aug 29, 2025

Gonzaga v Houston

Thrive or Dive: Gonzaga faces a new era in the Pac-12

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Jul 23, 2025

2025 NBA Draft - Round One

Was VJ Edgecombe the right selection for the Philadelphia 76ers?

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Jun 26, 2025

Villanova v Seton Hall

The Villanova “Attitude” is beginning to resurge under Kevin Willard

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May 25, 2025

Mar 5, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) reacts after his three point basket against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

What each Big East Basketball team needs ahead of the 2025-26 season

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Apr 25, 2025

Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4) controls the ball against Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) during the first half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

From a tactical standpoint, Florida outsourced Houston mightily in 2nd half of national championship

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Apr 9, 2025

Texas Tech v Florida

Florida vs Auburn how to watch, odds, injuries, series history, and prediction

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Apr 5, 2025

Mar 15, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Trae Young (11) reacts against the Rhode Island Rams during the first half in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Oklahoma is setting a new precedent: Trae Young inks deal to become Assistant GM of Men’s Basketball

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Apr 2, 2025

Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) celebrates after a basket in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Auburn handled business against Michigan and is heading to the Elite 8

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Mar 29, 2025

Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) reacts during the first half against the Creighton Bluejays in the second round to the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

3 keys for Auburn Basketball to beat Michigan Wolverines in Sweet 16 matchup

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Mar 27, 2025

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's Red Storm guard RJ Luis Jr. (12), guard Kadary Richmond (1) and teammates on the bench during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Main Observation of NCAAT 1st weekend: Maybe the Big East wasn't that good

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Mar 25, 2025

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) dribbles against McNeese State Cowboys guard T'Johnn Brown (0) during the first half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

How No. 4 Purdue knocked off No. 12 McNeese to clinch a spot in Sweet 16

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Mar 22, 2025

Baylor v Mississippi State

Baylor Freshmen Robert Wright II and VJ Edgecombe were poised to lead their team past the first round

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Mar 21, 2025

Creighton v Louisville

Creighton sends loud message across the nation after dominant performance over Louisville

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Mar 21, 2025

North Carolina v San Diego State

Frauds or Cinderella? Why North Carolina is the biggest unknown in 2025 NCAA Tournament

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Mar 21, 2025

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