Author: Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY

Whenever UConn tried to come back, New Mexico State answered with the knockout blows to pull off the upset as a No. 12 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

In the early set of March Madness games, Michigan advanced as a No. 11 seed, and No. 12 Richmond shocked Big Ten Tournament champion Iowa.

Peaking in March is what it’s all about. USA TODAY Sports breaks down the men’s college teams who have momentum heading into NCAA Tournament.

Winning your NCAA men’s tournament bracket pool can be contingent on making smart picks during the first round.

If you seriously want to win an NCAA Tournament bracket pool, put aside your fandom and do some research on teams’ recent play.

The NCAA selection committee kept these notable teams out of the field of 68, which means they’re instead headed for the NIT.

There are several men’s college basketball teams who might not land the top seeds but could be very dangerous during the NCAA tournament.

There are several mid-major teams who could cause March mayhem in the men’s NCAA Tournament. Here are the best bets to bust brackets.

Big Ten teams Michigan and Rutgers are firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble. Which teams squeeze into the field of 68 on Selection Sunday?