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Will Lewis has covered sports for over 18 years, specializing in bracketology, tournament predictions, and in-depth analysis across college hoops, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and more. March Madness is his favorite season, fueling his quest for perfect brackets before diving into pro playoffs. A lifelong Kentucky Wildcats fan, Bengals supporter since the Joe Montana era, and now a Padres devotee, Will delivers reliable, fan-first insights at Sports Brackets. Connect on X or comment. He loves talking brackets and more.
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Will Lewis has been covering sports of all types for more than 18 years, with a passion for bracketology, tournament predictions, and in-depth analysis that helps fans navigate everything from college hoops to pro playoffs. March Madness is his undisputed favorite time of yea. Perfect brackets keeps him glued to the action before shifting focus to the NBA and NHL postseason runs. A lifelong Kentucky Wildcats fan, Will has cheered through highs (national titles) and lows, and he’s been rooting for the Cincinnati Bengals since the days when Joe Montana dashed hopes and dreams in dramatic fashion. These days, he’s also a dedicated San Diego Padres supporter, following their quest for a World Series Title. At Sports Brackets, Will covers it all: NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, college sports, and especially those must-have tournament brackets that every fan needs. His insights blend deep historical knowledge, current trends, and a fan-first perspective to deliver reliable, engaging content you can trust. Connect with Will on social media or drop a comment. He’s active on X, and loves debating brackets and hearing from fellow fans.

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Will Lewis Editor, Author
Will Lewis has covered sports for over 18 years, specializing in bracketology, tournament predictions, and in-depth analysis across college hoops, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and more. March Madness is his favorite season, fueling his quest for perfect brackets before diving into pro playoffs. A lifelong Kentucky Wildcats fan, Bengals supporter since the Joe Montana era, and now a Padres devotee, Will delivers reliable, fan-first insights at Sports Brackets. Connect on X or comment. He loves talking brackets and more.