Belmont University is perhaps best known for its sterling reputation as a music school (notable alumni include country music stars Brad Paisley, Lee Ann Womack and Trisha Yearwood) and its Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music, which has produced numerous record label CEOs. With Belmont's campus nestled in the heart of the Music City, you would expect each Bruin basketball player to be a budding Bob Seger or an up-and-coming Eric Clapton.

Wrong.

According to the team media guide, junior forward Will Peeples is the team's lone musician. Besides Peeples -- who plays the piano in his spare time -- none of the Bruins play an instrument or are pursuing careers in the music industry after graduation.

In contrast, Duke, Belmont's first-round opponent, has three players (DeMarcus Nelson Martynas Pocius and David McClure) who list "music" as their favorite downtime hobby.
The tin-eared Bruins seem to be in good rhythm so far tonight, especially junior guard Andy Wicke, who had a harmonious 11 first-half points.

- Harlan Goode