Dan Johnson has been an editor, writer, and analyst for DraftKings and DraftKings Network since 2024. He’s previously held editorial posts at The Paris Review, Macmillan Publishers, Bedford/St. Martin’s Press, ASSIGNMENT Magazine, and FantasySixPack. You can find his various editorial work & writing (sports-related and non-) at all of the above.
Clemson’s tough, physical style meets SMU’s fast-paced attack in an ACC quarterfinal that’s all about control. If Clemson dominates the boards and slows things down, they’ve got the edge—but if SMU pushes the pace, things could get interesting. As one side seeks to rediscover rhythm while the other side holds onto its peak play, I’ll […]
March 13, 2025
The SEC Tournament’s second round brings a crucial heater between two teams with plenty to prove before Selection Sunday. Oklahoma enters this game having built its identity on disciplined defense and methodical execution, grinding out close wins in a tough conference slate. Meanwhile, Kentucky’s season has been defined by explosive scoring bursts and elite shot-making, […]
March 13, 2025
The Battle of the Cardinal(s)! The bird and the pine tree in which it resides. Gotta love it. Louisville unquestionably enters this ACC Tournament with the better momentum as opposed to Stanford, closing the regular season on an eight-game winning streak, including statement victories over North Carolina and Duke. But Stanford isn’t about to go […]
March 13, 2025
The Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies are set to clash in a high-stakes SEC Tournament second round, bringing not just their historic rivalry but also two very different narratives into this matchup. We’ll get into exactly what they look like below in my preview, prediction, pick, and best bet for this second-round college basketball […]
March 13, 2025
Colorado has been the story of the Big 12 tournament, stringing together two improbable wins as a No. 16 seed, but now they run into a Houston team that has been ruthlessly efficient all season. The Cougars boast one of the nation’s most suffocating defenses, allowing just 58.4 points per game, and they’ve been even […]
March 13, 2025
In a high-stakes second-round SEC tournament showdown, the Arkansas Razorbacks (20-12, 9-9 SEC) and the Ole Miss Rebels (21-9, 10-7 SEC) collide with their NCAA Tournament hopes on the line. Both teams are hungry for a statement win—Arkansas looking to solidify its bubble status, while Ole Miss eyes a stronger tournament seeding. I’ll break down […]
March 13, 2025
The Big Sky championship showdown between Northern Colorado and Montana is shaping up to be a battle of strengths and weaknesses, but the numbers suggest the Bears have a clear upper hand tonight. After Montana scorched Idaho last night after a double-bye and the rest advantage, they’ll shoulder up against an equally-molten-hot Northern Colorado Bears […]
March 12, 2025
According to NFL Network’s NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, the Los Angeles Rams dropped the second shoe today. Hard. They officially released Cooper Kupp from their roster after unsuccessfully finding a trade partner for him since early February: Source: The #Rams have informed WR Cooper Kupp they’re releasing him today. pic.twitter.com/WU3AR8G8O4 — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March […]
March 12, 2025
These Stanford and Cal programs have been going at it (read: loathing each other) for over a century, turning every matchup into a battle for Bay Area bragging rights. No matter the records or the stakes, this rivalry always brings the intensity, where anything can happen, and usually does. While these two NCAAM squads might […]
March 12, 2025
It wasn’t easy, but Kansas State survived yesterday in Round 1 of the Big 12 tournament. They get an even taller task tonight, against a Scott Drew-led Baylor Bears team that sits on the bubble for March Madness. With conference postseason play being the only way Kansas state might go dancing, and Baylor hanging onto […]
March 12, 2025
Super-quick intros because we have a ton of games to get to! SEC Tournament tipping off! Round 1! Longhorns at Vanderbilt—a good ol’ SEC slugfest to get us started today. Let’s get right to it: I’ll run through my preview, prediction, pick, and best bet for this first-round college basketball game between Vanderbilt and Texas […]
March 12, 2025