Jamie Skeen

  • If academics determined NCAA tourney winner, Butler would take title

    As far as Inside Higher Ed is concerned, Butler University has already won the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The Bulldogs won the organization’s sixth annual bracket, which analyzes how the teams would fare if the competition were based on academic performance outcomes. The academic bracket predictions differ greatly from the reality of the tournament, with…

  • Will Butler outweigh VCU’s advantages in the Final Four?

    The Butler and VCU men’s basketball teams are now in Houston, away from the fan-filled fervor of their communities. That means the time at which either team’s historic NCAA tournament run will end is quickly approaching. It also means the time for adjusting game plans is fading. We’ve nailed down the advantages each team has…