Nathan Giese

Nathan Giese

Joined: Nov 27, 2013

Busting Brackets Co-editor. College basketball enthusiast, as it is better than the NBA. The SI Cover Curse is a very real thing, just ask Buddy Hield.

Apr 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Ryan Arcidiacono (15) and Villanova Wildcats forward Kris Jenkins (2) celebrate after beating the North Carolina Tar Heels in the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men's Final Four at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Stars? Team Basketball Brings Villanova National Championship

Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Ryan Arcidiacono (15) reacts with guard Mikal Bridges (25) in the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2016 NCAA Men's Division I Championship semi-final game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA: Can North Carolina Cool Off Villanova’s Hot Streak?

Apr 2, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; NCAA president Mark Emmert speaks to the media during a press conference at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

5 Final Four Comparisons To WrestleMania 32 Participants

Mar 27, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) cuts down the net after defeating Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the championship game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Carolina won 88-74. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Final Four: All-Americans Make North Carolina, Oklahoma Title Favorites

Mar 26, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright celebrates after beating the Kansas Jayhawks in the south regional final of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

SI Cover Curse: Villanova Or Syracuse Set To Win It All

Mar 27, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams celebrates with his team after defeating Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the championship game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Carolina won 88-74. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

2016 Final Four: No 1-And-Dones Means A Lot More Fun

March 26, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) celebrates the 80-68 victory against Oregon Ducks to win the West regional final of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Final Four: Villanova, Oklahoma Wins Show Beauty In Sports

Mar 25, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Syracuse Orange players celebrate after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in a semifinal game in the Midwest regional of the NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament: Breaking Down The Elite Eight

Mar 20, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) celebrates defeating the Virginia Commonwealth Rams 85-81 during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament: Storylines For Every Sweet 16 Team

March 18, 2016; Spokane , WA, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Sai Tummala (12) and the bench react during the 77-66 victory against California Golden Bears during the second half of the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament South Region: Maryland Or Hawaii To Play Kansas

Mar 12, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Marcus Paige (5) and teammates celebrate on the court after deating Virginia Cavaliers in the championship game of the ACC conference tournament 61-57 at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NCAA Tournament: Bracket, Preview, Breakdown & Predictions

Feb 18, 2016; Wichita, KS, USA; Wichita State Shockers head coach Gregg Marshall (L) looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Missouri State Bears at Charles Koch Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman/MLS/USA TODAY Sports

Do Wichita State And Monmouth Deserve NCAA Tournament Bids?

Mar 5, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Austin Peay Governors pose for a group photo following the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship game against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks at Municipal Auditorium. Austin Peay won 83-73. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament Watch: Austin Peay, Yale Going Dancing

Dec 8, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Stony Brook Seawolves forward Jameel Warney (20) goes up for a shot in front of Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Zach Auguste (30) in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament Watch: Top Seeds Safer With Odd Results

Mar 14, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; UC Irvine Anteaters forward Ioannis Dimakopoulos (12) kisses the trophy for the Big West Conference Tournament championship as the UC Irvine Anteaters celebrate after the game against the Hawaii Warriors at Honda Center. The UC Irvine Anteaters won 67-58. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament: Updating Conference Tournament Brackets & Who’s Dancing

Dec 15, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Monmouth Hawks guard Austin Tilghman (23) and guard Justin Robinson (12) celebrate after beating the Georgetown Hoyas 83-68 at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Monmouth Versus Everyone