Brandon Kahler – 2014 Roundball Oracles ChampionI apologize for taking so long to reveal the champion of Year 10 of the Roundball Oracles. But I think my post college basketball season depression (or PCBSD as mental health professionals call it) was even greater this year than in years past. You know, something to do with having to play the “What If” game over and over and over again. Cyclone fans know what I’m talking about.

That being said, I’m proud that this is the first time in the storied 10 year history of the Roundball Oracles that somebody that shares my DNA has been able to hoist the unnamed championship trophy.

Past winners have included co-workers, high school locker partners, former roomies, father-in-laws, and once… even a woman!

So I’m excited this year that somebody with Bennett DNA coursing through their veins will be the reigning Roundball Oracles Champ! All is right in the world.

I know that there is a fair chance that you are wondering: “That is great, but I’d really like to know how some of my other favorite Oracles fared this year. I really root for Russell Kennerly. I like underdogs. He is like the Mid-Major of the Roundball Oracles.”*

So without further adieu, I present to you the final ranking of Year 10 of the Roundball Oracles!

Rank	Oracle	Score	Correct	Champion	Last Year
1.	Brandon Kahler	255	40	Florida	18th
2.	Michael Augustin	241	42	Florida	31st
3.	Paul Golden	235	41	Michigan State	DNP
4.	Jordan Toot	228	39	Florida	9th
5.	Jon DeWaard	224	39	Florida	5th
6.	Mark Wolfram	222	38	Florida	8th
7.	Lowell Davis	216	40	Florida	DNP
8.	Andree Jauhari	210	38	Iowa State	28th
9.	Derrick Gorshe	208	38	Iowa State	14th
10.	Carrie Baier	205	37	Michigan State	19th
11.	Robert Henning	205	36	Florida	10th
12.	Bill Wentworth	204	38	Florida	15th
13.	Nate Miller	203	36	Iowa State	DNP
14.	Frank Meiners	201	38	Michigan State	11th
14.	Jesse Howard	201	37	Kansas	3rd
16.	Corey Faust	200	36	Iowa State	7th
17.	Humble Narrator	196	36	Iowa State	33rd
18.	William Mcalpine	196	38	Florida	1st
19.	Angie DeWaard	191	35	Arizona	6th
20.	Sean Clubine	189	36	Syracuse	13th
21.	Carla Stensland	189	35	Iowa State	DNP
22.	Ben Baier	188	35	Arizona	32nd
23.	Jackson Faust	185	36	Florida	16th
24.	Michelle Haupt	181	35	Arizona	26th
25.	Elizabeth Nordeen	181	35	Iowa State	21st
26.	Russell Kennerly	180	34	Florida	24th
27.	Olivia Baier	178	34	Arizona	DNP
28.	Jason Baier	175	35	Florida	24th
29.	Tim Peterson	175	34	Iowa State	22nd
30.	Becky Perkovich	175	35	Iowa State	27th
31.	Shawn Lockner	173	33	Wisconsin	4th
32.	J.J. Baier	164	24	Michigan	29th
33.	Ryan Halvorson	163	33	Arizona	18th
34.	Dawn Krause	149	32	Arizona	23rd
35.	Will Baier	147	23	Iowa State	34th
36.	Sara Lockner	143	28	Florida	DNP

 

This year might have been the closest year ever. It literally came down to Wisconsin’s last second shot rimming in and out, giving Kentucky the victory in the Final Four. If that shot drops, Micky wins.

But the shot didn’t fall and Micky waits another year, while Brandon’s name is carved onto the List of Immortals!

Roundball Oracles Champions

2014 – Brandon Kahler
2013 – William McAlpine
2012 – Lowell Davis
2011 – Carrie Baier
2010 – Mark Wolfram
2009 – Mark Wolfram
2008 – Mark Wolfram
2007 – Tim Peterson
2006 – William McAlpine
2005 – William McAlpine

However, there is 1 more bit of business before I let you go about your merry business. In the pre-tournament post I indicated that I might create a travelling trophy. I am not doing that… at least not yet. I did award a trophy for last place this year. It is an experimental tradition. But I may in the future present a last place trophy to the lowest placing adult that gave full effort to win.

This year’s winner…

Sara Lockner… the Best LoserI am already pumped for next season. I think the Cyclones will be even better next year and if they can make it through the tourney without an injury, I expect to see them in the Final Four next year. So I’ll be seeing you next year in Indianapolis!

*Inside joke that 3 people will get and 1 of them doesn’t even subscribe to this blog!