Blogging the Bracket, College Basketball Bracketology

Another Villanova target is off the table as 2013 Bishop Kearney (NY) forward Chinonso Obokoh has committed to Syracuse, according to the Recruit Scoop's Alex Kline. Villanova's search for a big man to back up Ochefu next year continues.

According to the New York Times, the NCAA sent investigators to Nerlens Noel's prep school to ask questions about the former Syracuse recruiting target and Kentucky commit.

A published report on ESPN.com says former Syracuse Orange associate head coach Bernie Fine has a new basketball-related job.

In case you're wondering, this is the first Elite Eight appearance for the Orange since their run to the National Championship in 2003.

As if Orange fans need another reason to drink after Thursday's near-debacle, SU's 'third round' game with Kansas State will be on St. Patrick's Day. Tipoff is scheduled for just after noon eastern time on CBS.

Dan Wolken says "America’s whiniest coach has gotten another No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. And this time, for the sake of his legacy, he’d better do something with it."