The last month of the college regular (conference play) season is a crap-shot. The kids are tired, some burned-out and playing hurt. The coaches get "snarly" which can create friction...Tournament play is a time for renewal and salvation. The teams that feel they have a shot at moving on will give it their best effort.
Been following Cbb phenom ....he makes a lot of sense (and dollars) and he throws a little humor into the mix (God knows sports bettors need a little of that).
The "Shenanigan Guy" plays a system which, over the long haul, usually bears fruit. Plus, he is a great family man....When the chips are down, that helps.