The NCAA Tournament Game of Thrones

Eddard Stark [Tom Izzo] The iconic MSU coach is grizzly, obsessed with honor and embodies the North with every fiber of his being.

Robb Stark [Shaka Smart] He scored a big victory early, bringing VCU to the Final Four. Where does he go from here?

Joffrey Baratheon [Jim Boeheim] His personality flaws are exacerbated by a life spent in a sheltered environment. He has a singular capacity to be a grating twerp.

Khal Drogo [Brad Stevens] He did not qualify for the tournament. Does it matter? Bringing Butler to the title game twice is character defining, like shrugging off a scythe to the upper torso. He has no further role to play this season, but no one can take his badassery from him.

Petyr Baelish [Rick Pitino] Pitino is charming, but in an unnerving, worrisome way. He completely nails the creepy sexual undertone.

Renley Baratheon [Roy Williams] Pretty colors! Formidable and impressive on paper, but it’s hard for the UNC coach to shake the impression that his team has a soft underbelly.

Daenerys Targaryen [John Calipari] He’s armed only with a legendary basketball name and the ability to summon top-shelf talent. Honestly, who hasn’t pictured John Calipari emerging stark naked and unscathed from the ashes of a funeral pyre?

Stannis Baratheon [Mike Krzyzewski] His principles are sound. His claim is just. His team is profoundly unlikeable.

Jorah Mormont [Frank Haith] A tragic figure. Haith will spend the rest of his career trying to live down an unsavory act from another life.

Maester Luwin [Steve Fisher] The San Diego State coach is old, wise and can speak of the past from direct experience. He also looks more like Maester Luwin than Maester Luwin.

Robert Baratheon [Rick Barnes] He has a job with perks. He’s popular with recruits. He’s not necessarily the best coach. Struggled between him and using the image of Majerus trying to cram himself into a basketball uniform.

Tyrion Lannister [Scott Drew] He was handed a raw deal when he took the Baylor job, but, through his own ingenuity and recruiting behind the scenes, has been building a force.

Tywin Lannister [Bobby Knight] Yeah, he’s not coaching anymore, but his stories are legendary and no coach better exemplifies power through legitimate fear and cruelty.

Jamie Lannister [Pat Knight] Influential father. Few think he should be qualified to hold his position, and he knows it. Will throw kids off a tower when his reputation is threatened.