Bracketologist

Bracketologist

BracketDobberSBN

Arlington, VA

Male, 34

I'm currently the resident bracketologist for SB Nation and I've been attempting to accurately project the NCAA Tournament field since 2006. My goal is not only to be correct in picking at-large teams and the seeding of all 68 teams, but to inform the public about the process and how the sometimes bashed college basketball regular season does really have importance. I'd be glad to answer your questions on how the field of 68 is put together, but I won't be much help with your bracket picks.

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Last Answer on May 03, 2013

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Is this something you can do full-time, and do you apply it to other sports besides college hoops?

Asked by jayzilla about 12 years ago

This isn't even my full-time job during basketball season, so no. I've thought about doing other NCAA sports, particularly baseball, but don't know the procedures (which are quite different) as well. 

How did you find yourself at SBNation? Have you been with them since the beginning?

Asked by Try-n-Save about 12 years ago

I've been with SB Nation since 2009, since even before SBNation.com started. Previously, I just had my own Blogspot and Blogger sites. Our college blogs manager found me on twitter and the tech team got Blogging the Bracket up in time for March 2009. 

Do you think 68 is the right number? Should it be higher or lower?

Asked by spazmatic about 12 years ago

I think it should go back to 64 to be honest because I like the symmetry of it. However, the performances of the at-large opening round winners so far has me seriously re-thinking this. 

Let's say I know zilch about college hoops and have only one hour to research for my bracket. What sites, resources, etc would you suggest I study in that hour? (oh the joys of new fatherhood...)

Asked by Sal about 12 years ago

I don't think researching the bracket is necessarily the best strategy, as in my experience that leads to overthinking things. But if you insist, check out SB Nation's coverage (naturally) and KenPom.com (which requires a subscription) for advanced statistical analysis.

If you had to bet a third of your net worth on 3 teams seeded between 11th and 15th this year, who do you go with?

Asked by lulz_2013marlins about 12 years ago

Again, I'm a terrible person to ask for getting advice since that's not really what bracketology is. However, I feel strongly about Bucknell making a run. I also think Davidson and Belmont can win a game.