It is that time again, where i present my latest bracket projections for NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. There are some changes this week. Villanova and Kansas flip-flopped as #1 and #2 overall seeds. Oregon replaces Gonzaga as #1 seed in the West Region. And Northwestern on the bubble after losing to Illinois and Indiana.

Speaking of Illinois, they found themselves as the last team in the tournament. Seton Hall returns as one of last four in the tournament. Also in is Vanderbilt. As for the teams who are out, New Mexico St., Tennessee, and Georgia Tech, they are at the point of Win Conference Championship or go home.

Here are my latest Projected Brackets:

ello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on College Basketball.  Tonight it is the UCLA Bruins travel to Tucson to face the Arizona Wildcats.  UCLA comes into tonight with an overall record of 25-3, 12-3 in PAC-12, while Arizona is 26-3, and 15-1 in PAC-12 play.  

UCLA is lead by Freshman Lonzo Ball.  Ball scores 15.0 PPG, gets 6.3 RPG, and dishes out 7.5 APG.  They have another freshman who leads the Bruins in scoring, T.J. Leaf.  Leaf leads the Bruins in scoring with 17.0 PPG.  Leaf had to choose between Arizona and UCLA, and chose UCLA.  

As for Arizona, they are lead by Sophomore Allonzo Trier.  Trier averages 15.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.6 APG.  The Wildcats have an inside presence in Freshman Lauri Markkanen.  Markkanen leads the Wildcats in scoring and rebounding.  

This game will be played at McKale Center.  So it will be UCLA and Arizona, coming up shortly. 

Starting Lineups:
UCLA Bruins:
G. Bryce Alford 
G. Issac Hamilton 
G. Lonzo Ball
F. T.J. Leaf
F. T. Welsh

Arizona Wildcats:
G. Jackson-Cartwright
G. Allen
G. Trier 
F. Markkanen
C. Comanche 
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What's at stake?  A loss by Arizona, could drop them into a tie for PAC-12 lead with Oregon, where Oregon owns the head-to-head tie breaker vs. Arizona.  For UCLA, they are looking higher seeding in the NCAA Tournament.  UCLA is a projected #5 seed in the West, while Arizona is a projected #2 seed in the South region (Projections are based on my brackets for 2/21/2017)

1st Half:
20:00: Arizona wins tipoff.  UCLA will have possession arrow in their favor. 
19:00: Issac Hamilton scores Bruins first points of the game. UCLA 2, Arizona 0
18:35: Trier scores Wildcats first point of the game. UCLA 2, Arizona 2
17:57: Jump ball goes to UCLA.  Arizona will get the possession arrow in their favor. 
14:45: UCLA is 1-5 from behind 3-point line. 
14:09: T.V. Timeout #1: UCLA 11, Arizona 11
​11:49: T.V. Timeout #2: UCLA 17, Arizona 13
10:05: Lauri Markkanen has 2 fouls.  UCLA is now in the Bonus.  UCLA will shoot 1-and-1, on non-shooting fouls.
8:09: Arizona is now in the Bonus.  Arizona will shoot 1-and-1, on non-shooting fouls. 
7:32: T.V. Timeout #3: UCLA 29, Arizona 24
​6:09: Arizona Timeout #1: UCLA 32, Arizona 25
5:00: Arizona is in the Bonus Plus.  Wildcats will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul.  UCLA 34, Arizona 31
4:22: Kadeem Allen commits his third foul of the game. UCLA 34, Arizona 31
2:19: UCLA Timeout #1: UCLA 38, Arizona 36 
:48.3: Lonzo Ball commits his 2nd foul.  UCLA 39, Arizona 39
:00: Correction: Arizona will inbound the ball in the second half.  UCLA 39, Arizona 43
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Halftime:
UCLA 39, Arizona 43
Leading Scorers: 
UCLA: L.Ball 9 Pts. 
Arizona: A. Trier 16 Pts. 

2nd Half:
20:00: Arizona inbounds the ball.  UCLA will have possession arrow in their favor. 
17:12: Lonzo Ball commits his third foul.  UCLA 45, Arizona 47
15;50: T.V. Timeout #1: UCLA 48, Arizona 51
​13:20: Arizona Timeout #2: UCLA 52, Arizona 53 Markkanen was cornered on a double team, and was forced to call a timeout. 
12:30: UCLA regains lead with Welch jump shot. UCLA 54, Arizona 53
11:59: T.V. Timeout #2: UCLA 54, Arizona 53
​8:59: Arizona Timeout #3: UCLA 62, Arizona 55
8:59: UCLA is on an 8-2 run in last three minutes. UCLA 62, Arizona 55
6:47: Arizona Final Timeout: UCLA 67, Arizona 57
Oregon Escapes Stanford 75-73
5:42: UCLA dominating 2nd chance points 19-4. UCLA 69, Arizona 60
5:24: Lauri Marrkanen commits his fourth foul. UCLA 69, Arizona 60
5:10: UCLA is now Bonus.  Bruins will shoot 1-and-1, after non-shooting fouls. 
4:21: Jump ball, UCLA ball.  Arizona will get possession arrow in their favor. UCLA 73, Arizona 62
2:50: T.V. Timeout #4: UCLA 73, Arizona 65
​2:10: Arizona is in the Bonus.  Wildcats will shoot 1-and-1, after non-shooting fouls. UCLA 73, Arizona 65
:29.2: Markkanen to shoot free throws, after foul.  UCLA 75, Arizona 70
:29.2: UCLA Timeout #2: UCLA 75, Arizona 71
:29.2: Markkanen makes both free throws. UCLA 75, Arizona 72
:22.0: Holliday misses free throw. UCLA 75, Arizona 72
:1.2: Allen misses 3-point attempt.  Kobi Simmons fouls Bryce Alford. UCLA 75, Arizona 72

Final: UCLA 77, Arizona 72
UCLA (26-3) Arizona (26-4) 
Leading Scorers: 
UCLA: B. Alford 15 points 
Arizona: A. Trier 28 points

Final Thoughts: 
UCLA' s inside game and Lonzo Ball were too much for Arizona.  Bruins out-rebounded Wildcats 14-4, from the offensive glass. Another difference in this game is that UCLA has 5 players in double figures, while Arizona has only three players in double figures. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. typing, thanks for visiting another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'.  

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There is a shakeup among the top seeds in my projected brackets. Kansas is the new overall number one seed, Villanova drops to number two, North Carolina enters the #1 seed line in the South Region, and Gonzaga rounds out the Top seeds.

Some new team are in the brackets. It is the Cougars of Houston. New Mexico St. Returns as an at-large bid. And Ole Miss, Seton Hall and Wake Forest are out of my projections.

Here are my NCAA MBK bracket projections:

Probable Starting Lineups: 
Maryland Terrapins (22-4, 10-3 In Big Ten):
G. A. Cowan Fr. 
G. M. Trimble Jr. 
G. K. Huerter Fr.
F. J. Jackson Fr. 
F. D. Dodd Sr.

Wisconsin Badgers (21-5, 10-3 in Big Ten):
G. 3. Z. Showalter Sr. 
G. 24. B. Koening? Sr. 
F. 10. N. Hayes Sr. 
F. 22. E. Happ So. 
F. 30. V. Brown Sr.

       Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'.  This Afternoon, it is a Big Ten showdown as the Maryland Terrapins visit the Kohl Center to take on the Wisconsin Badgers.  Both teams are 10-3 in conference play, 1/2 game behind Purdue for the Big Ten lead.  

        For the Maryland Terrapins, they are coming off an impressive road win at Northwestern, led by Melo Trimble.  Trimble had a 32-point performance against the Wildcats on Wednesday.  Trimble is not sure who will guard him from the Badgers.  

       As for the Badgers, they are coming off a disappointing loss at Michigan, led by Ethan Happ.  The Badgers are hoping for better performances by Nigel Hayes and Vitto Brown.  They are hoping for Bronson Koening to return for the Badgers.  

       This is going to be a contrast of experience.  Maryland looks to start 3 freshmen, while Wisconsin looks to start 4 seniors.  
       
       It is the Maryland Terrapins and Wisconsin Badgers from Kohl Center, coming up shortly.  

1st Half: 
20:00: Maryland wins the tipoff.
20:00: Possession Arrow is in Wisconsin's favor. 
20:00: # D'Mitrik Trice starting in replace of  Bronson Koening.
14:59: T.V. Timeout #1: MD 8, WISC 8 
​13:07: Maryland currently has 6 turnovers.  MD 8, WISC 12
11:36: T.V. Timeout #2: MD 13, WISC 14
​10:51: Bronson Koening is in the game.  
8:57: Both teams have 5 fouls.  MD 15, WISC 15
8:37: Maryland is now in the Bonus.  Terrapins will shoot 1-and-1 free throws.  MD 15, WISC 15
7:26: The game is now in the 4th tie.  MD 17, WISC 17
6:41: T.V. Timeout #3: MD 17, WISC 17 
​6;35: This game has 5 lead changes. MD 18, WISC 17
5:59: Wisconsin is now in the Bonus.  Badgers will shoot 1-and-1 free throws. MD 18, WISC 19
4:54: Maryland is shooting 7/17 from the field, while Wisconsin is shooting 6/21 from the field. MD 21, WISC 19
4:44: Maryland is making their free throws with 5/6 from the charity stripe, while Wisconsin is shooting 6/10 from the foul line. MD 22, WISC 19
4:18: Maryland is out-fouling Wisconsin 9-8.  MD 22, WISC 22
4:10: Wisconsin is now in the Bonus Plus.  Wisconsin will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul. MD 22, WISC 22 
4:00: Maryland is now in the Bonus Plus. Terrapins will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul. MD 22, WISC 22
3:56: T.V. Timeout #4: MD 22, WISC 22
​2:58: Wisconsin hasn't shot a FG since 7:31.  MD 25, WISC 23
2:51: Wisconsin Timeout #1: MD 27, WISC 23
2:17: Maryland has 11 turnovers. MD 27, WISC 26
2:05: Wisconsin has made 11 free throws on 18 attempts. MD 27, WISC 26
1:10: Trimble with an amazing 3-point shot.  MD 30, WISC 27 
:33: Trimble with another 3-point shot.  15 points for the star Terrapin guard.  MD 33, WISC 27
:00.7: Official Review: Possible shot clock violation.  Call confirmed MD 33, WISC 27 
:00: The Boo Birds are making noise at Kohl Center. MD 33, WISC 27
:00: Wisconsin will inbound to open the second half.  MD 33, WISC 27

Halftime: 
MD 33, WISC 27 
Leading Scorers:
MD; Trimble, 15 points
WISC: Happ, 9 points

2nd Half: 
FG Pct: MD 50%, WISC 28%
20:00: Wisconsin inbounds the ball.  Possession Arrow now in favor of Maryland. MD 33, WISC 27
19:18: Showalter and Brown have 3 fouls. MD 33, WISC 29
18:12: Trice now has 3 fouls.  MD 34, WiSC 31
16:22: Wisconsin ties the game for the 7th time.  MD 36, WISC 36
15:44: Wisconsin regains the lead.  Starting out the second half with a 11-3 run.  MD 36, WISC 38
15:23: T.V. Timeout #1: MD 36, WISC 38 
​14:18: Maryland Timeout #1; MD 36, WISC 42
14:18: Wisconsin has a 9-0 run in over 2 minutes.  MD 36, WISC 42
12:13: Wisconsin has the largest lead of the game.  MD 38, WISC 46
11:58: T.V. Timeout #2: MD 38, WISC 46
​10:55: Wisconsin is now in the Bonus.  Badgers will shoot 1-and-1 on non-shooting free throws.  MD 41, WISC 47
9:42; Each team has 4 players with 3-plus fouls. MD 44, WISC 48
9:31: Maryland Head Coach Mark Turgeon gets charged for a technical foul.  MD 44, WISC 48 
9:19: Wisconsin is now in the Bonus Plus. Badgers will shoot 2 free throws for the rest of the game. MD 44, WISC 49
9:15: Ethan Happ with his 4th personal foul.
9:15: Maryland is in the Bonus.  Terrapins will shoot 1-and-1 on non-shooting fouls.  MD 44, WISC 51
8:36: Maryland is 7/15 on the foul line, while Wisconsin is 19/31 from the charity stripe.  
7:30: T.V. Timeout #3: MD 50, WISC 55
7:30: Trimble now has 25 points.  
​6:51: Hayes currently has 19 points. MD 52, WISC 58
5:32: Maryland Timeout #2: MD 52, WISC 62
​5:32: 9 players combined have 3-plus fouls. 
4:32: Maryland Final Timeout: MD 52, WISC 64
​4:24: Maryland is in the Bonus Plus.  Terrapins will shoot 2 free throws, the rest of the game. MD 54, WISC 64
3:38: Wisconsin out-rebounding Maryland offensively, 17-5. 
3:35: T.V. Timeout #4: MD 54, WISC 66
​1:51: Melo Trimble is on the bench, with 27 points.  MD 56, WISC 68

Final: MD 60, WISC 71
Leading Scorers: 
MD: Trimble, 27 points
WISC: Hayes 21 points

Final Thoughts: Wisconsin's senior leadership prevailed over Maryland.   Nigel Hayes leads the Badgers with 21 points.  Meanwhile for the Terrapins, they couldn't find anybody to consistently score besides Melo Trimble.  Wisconsin now moves into a tie for first place in the Big Ten, with Purdue.  

This has been another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'.  Thanks for visiting this page.  
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Well it is that time of the week, where I present my latest bracket projections. No changes among #1 seeds. But there are some changes among some of the conference leaders. Especially in the Southland conference, where New Orleans replaces Sam Houston. While Cal. St. Bakersfield replaces New Mexico St. as the WAC conference leader. Here are my bracket projections.

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball'.  Tonight it is the rivalry of college basketball, North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils.  Both teams are ranked.   North Carolina is currently ranked number 8 in the Coaches' Poll, while Duke is ranked 18th.  

This is a must win for both teams.  Starting with Carolina, who is looking at getting the inside track for a one seed.  While Duke is looking to start coming to their own.  Duke had to deal with Coach Mike Krzyzewski being sidelined with back surgery.  They also had maturity issues with guard Grayson Allen.

It is North Carolina Tar Heels versus Duke Blue Devils, coming up shortly. 

Location: Cameron Indoor Stadium Durham, NC

Starting Lineups: 
North Carolina Tar Heels:
G.  Berry 
G.  Williams 
F. Maye
F. Jackson 
F. Meeks 

Duke Blue Devils:
G. Allen 
G. Kennard
G. Jones 
F. Tatum 
F. Jefferson
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1st Half:
20:00: Duke wins tipoff.  North Carolina will get the Possession Arrow in their favor. 
15:46: T.V. Timeout #1: UNC 10, Duke 8 
Records: UNC: 21-4 (9-2 ACC), Duke: 18-5 (6-4 ACC)
11:12: T.V. Timeout #2: UNC 19, Duke 14
Duke: Grayson Allen leading the game in scoring with 6 points. 
9:30: Duke on 8-0 run since T.V. Timeout #2. 
8:40: Grayson Allen now has 11 points. 
8:15: Jackson ties it for UNC. UNC 24, Duke 24
7:55: T.V. Timeout #3: UNC 24, Duke 24
​Fouls: UNC 4, Duke 5
5:10: Jackson ties the game again. UNC 28, Duke 28
2:50: 5 ties, 8 lead changes. UNC 35, Duke 33
2:07: T.V. Timeout #4: UNC 34, Duke 35
​1:00: North Carolina is now in the Bonus.  North Carolina will shoot 1-on-1 free throw(s), after every free throw. 
:00: Grayson Allen hits 3-pointer to give Duke the Halftime lead. UNC 39, Duke 40

Halftime: 
UNC 39, Duke 40
Leading Scorers:
UNC: Jackson, 14 points
Duke: Allen, 14 points

2nd Half:
20:00: North Carolina will inbound the ball.  Duke will now have the Possession Arrow in their favor.
17:40: 3-Point FG: UNC 1-5, Duke 8-19.  UNC 43, Duke 46
17:27: UNC: Luke Maye with 3 fouls in game. UNC 43, Duke 48
​16:43: Duke on a 8-0 run in last 1:00-plus.  UNC 43, Duke 51
16:30: Duke: Aimlee Jefferson has 3 fouls. UNC 46, Duke 51
15:57: T.V. Timeout #1: UNC 46, Duke 53
​15:30: Duke: Grayson Allen with 3 fouls.  UNC 48, Duke 53
13;29: Jump Ball goes to Duke.  Possession Arrow will now go to North Carolina. UNC 56, Duke 58
12:36: Justin Jackson gives North Carolina back the lead.  UNC 60, Duke 59
12:36: Duke Timeout #1: UNC 60, Duke 59
​11:56: T.V. Timeout #2: UNC 63, Duke 59
11:56: 3-point FG: UNC 3-7, Duke 10-21.  UNC 63, Duke 59
​​11:07: North Carolina on 8-0 run in 2:00.  UNC 64, Duke 59
10:14: Tatum ties the game for Duke.  UNC 64, Duke 64
8:35: Grayson Allen now has 4 fouls in game. UNC 66, Duke 66
8:20: North Carolina is now in the Bonus.  Tar Heels will shoot 1-and-1 free throw(s), after every foul. 
7:39: T.V. Timeout #3: UNC 68, Duke 68
​4:49: Aimle Jefferson now has 4 fouls. UNC  71, Duke 72
3:45: North Carolina is now in the Bonus Plus.  Tar Heels will shoot 2 free throws, after every foul. 
3:40: T.V. Timeout #4: UNC 71, Duke 75
​3:10: Duke is now in the Bonus.  Blue Devils will shoot 1-and-1 free throw(s), after every foul. 
2:55: North Carolina Timeout #1: UNC 74, Duke 77
1:02: Grayson Allen fouls out of the game, with 25 points. UNC 75, Duke 80
:34: Matt Jones wins loose ball rebound.  UNC 77, Duke 80
:17.1: Berry misses inside shot.  Jayson Tatum gets fouled.
:17.1: Duke Timeout #2: UNC 77, Duke 83
​ :2.3: Duke is now in the Bonus Plus.  Duke will shoot 2 free throws the rest of the way. 

Final: 
UNC 78, Duke 86
Leading Scorers:
UNC: J. Jackson 21 points
Duke: G. Allen, 25 points

Final Thoughts: Duke's 3-point shooting and North Carolina's lack of free throw shooting, was the difference in the game.  Hope to get another good game from North Carolina and Duke.  This has been 'Live Blogging On Shish On College Basketball', thanks for visiting this page. 

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Here are this week's bracket projections for the 2016-17 NCAA MBK Tournament. The #1 seeds stayed the same. But there are some movers in the brackets. The notable mover is North Carolina, who is the first #2 seed. They are currently the 2 seed in the West, behind Gonzaga.

There are some changes to my bracket. Currently there are two #1 seeds coming from the Big XII, Ten teams representing the ACC. Finally is Michigan St. a 12 seed?
All this and more on my brackets.