Looking for perhaps the biggest underdog to root for in the NCAA Tournament? Take a look at the Big South tournament champs Liberty Flames who have a 15-20 record.
Thursday, Mar 14
NBA (7-9:30 p.m. TNT): The Dallas Mavericks try to make a playoff push for the eighth spot in the Western Conference against the current top seed San Antonio Spurs.
Friday, Mar 15
College basketball (9-11 p.m. CBS): The University of Mississippi closes out day three of the SEC tournament against the winner of the Missouri versus Texas A&M/Auburn game.
Saturday, Mar 16
College basketball (2:30-5 p.m. ABC): If Ole Miss advances Friday, their bubble hopes could hinge on winning their next game against Kentucky or the Arkansas/Vanderbilt winner.
Sunday, Mar 17
Documentary (8-10 p.m. ESPN): Another film in ESPN's 30 for 30 series, "Survive and Advance," features the 1982-83 North Carolina State basketball team that shocked the world by defeating a heavily favored Houston team for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament title.
Monday, Mar 18
NBA (7-9:30 p.m. ESPN): Featuring one of the best current NBA rivalries, this game has Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics hosting LeBron James and the Miami Heat.
Tuesday, Mar 19
NHL (6:30-9:30 p.m. NBC Sports Network): Two faces of the league are on display as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals face off against Sydney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins to try to get into the playoff hunt.
Wednesday, Mar 20
NHL (6:30-9:30 p.m. NBCSN): Your weekly hockey fix will be complete when the Minnesota Wild make the trip to Hockey Town USA to take on the Detroit Redwings.
Someone should jump on this thought. In honor of March Madness, make up a bracket of 64 of the best things about Jackson, as voted on by the people, to crown the best thing about the metro.
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