NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

I covered rounds two and three in Denver, Colo. during March Madness. I rented a Nikon D700 (a camera I am considering buying) and a 400mm f2.8 lens not knowing if I would have a floor position to shoot from. Although even though I had a spot down low, I used the 400 to shoot tight crosscourt on both benches.

My favorite game was in round three between BYU and Gonzaga. There was a lot of good action and watching BYU guard Jimmer Fredette play in the zone was awesome!

One of my images (a jubilation pic) of Morehead State players celebrating printed in USA Today.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-BYU vs Gonzaga | Andrew Carpenean

BYU Cougars teammates Jimmer Fredette (32) Kyle Collingsworth (31) and Charles Abouo celebrate their 89-67 victory over the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-BYU vs Gonzaga | Andrew Carpenean

 

BYU Cougars guard Jimmer Fredette clutches his fists while playing the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center. BYU won 89-67.

 

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-BYU vs Gonzaga | Andrew Carpenean

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-Louisville vs Morehead State | Andrew Carpenean

Richmond Spiders center Dan Geriot gets up slowly with a bloody nose against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-Louisville vs Morehead State | Andrew Carpenean

Richmond Spiders guard Cedrick Lindsay awaits as Vanderbilt Commodores players Rod Odom (45) and Steve Tchiengang go for the block during the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-Louisville vs Morehead State | Andrew Carpenean

The Morehead State Eagles celebrate their 62-61 victory over the Louisville Cardinals during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center. (USA Today)

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-BYU vs Gonzaga | Andrew Carpenean

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Marquise Carter (2) gets hit on the head by BYU guard Kyle Collingsworth during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-Vanderbilt vs Richmond | Andrew Carpenean

BYU Cougars guard Jimmer Fredette talks with a referee during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament against the Wofford Terriers at the Pepsi Center.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-Vanderbilt vs Richmond | Andrew Carpenean

Wofford Terriers forward Noah Dahlman shoots a foul shot against the BYU Cougars during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-Vanderbilt vs Richmond | Andrew Carpenean

BYU Cougars head coach Dave Rose calls out a play while playing the Wofford Terriers during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-Morehead State vs Richmond | Andrew Carpenean

A BYU Cougars cheerleader performs during a timout against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-Vanderbilt vs Richmond | Andrew Carpenean

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Elias Harris dribbles around St. John’s Red Storm’s Justin Brownlee during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-Louisville vs Morehead State | Andrew Carpenean

Morehead State Eagles guard Demonte Harper argues a referees call during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament against the Louisville Cardinals at the Pepsi Center.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-Louisville vs Morehead State | Andrew Carpenean

Louisville Cardinals guard Peyton Silva (3) falls backwards over Morehead State Eagles guard Ty Proffitt during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-Louisville vs Morehead State | Andrew Carpenean

Louisville Cardinals guard Peyton Siva jumps in the air while guarding Morehead State Eagles guard Lamont Austin (10) during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center. Morehead State won 62-61.

NCAA Basketball: Division I Championship-Louisville vs Morehead State | Andrew Carpenean

Louisville Cardinals guard Peyton Siva puts his hands over his head after coming out of the game against the Morehead State Eagles during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men’s basketball tournament at the Pepsi Center.

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