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How To Win Your NCAA Tournament Pool

By Dennis Velasco, About.com

Besides blind luck and TiVoing every single college basketball game this past season and finding the time to watch them, the best way to fill out your NCAA Tournament bracket(s) is to have information. For your comfort and hopefully bragging and/or (legal) financial gain, I give you this hub of March Madness info. Let's start the Big Dance!

Selection Sunday Review
Ryan Dunleavy breaks down the winners and losers who'll be dancing or crying come March 15 thanks to the NCAA Selection Committee, as well as predict the Final Four teams.

2007 NCAA Brackets and My Predictions
Check out the brackets by region and my predictions, all the way up to the NCAA Championship. Click on a team to get their record, statistical leaders, and full roster.

NCAA Tournament History, Facts, and Performances
March Madness began in 1939 and you'll get all the winners here. Click on the year and you'll also get the Final Four and Championship results, as well as the Most Outstanding Player for that year. Also, check out the all-time team and individual records of the tournament.

Players To Watch During The NCAA Tournament
Which players could be the key to how far their respective teams do during March Madness? Check out the 14 players here and keep an eye out for their performances.

The Trendology of Bracketology
So, who's been winning and how often? How do you maximize your potential in getting the Final Four teams and even the eventual champion marked down correctly for your tourney pool? It's all about getting the most 1st round picks to improve your chances as each subsequent round goes down. Check the percentages given here by seeds in three-, five-, and 10-year trends!

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