Selection Sunday is one of the best sports days of the year, I am trying to only fill out one bracket this year and it's proving to be easier than I thought. I think overall this is a weak year for college hoops and the tournament results will reflect that in my opinion. That being said, it isn't March Madness without a few upsets and Cinderella Stories so let's take a look at some teams that can potentially move past the first weekend of the tournament and maybe even further:
Minnesota (11 seed in the West Regional): I have Minnesota penciled into the Sweet 16 and that's partly because of their performance in the Big Ten tournament. They are a very balanced team offensively and a good team defensively. Their depth is also a strength to keep guys fresh and Colton Iverson is my player to watch for the Gophers.
Notre Dame (6 seed in the South Regional): Luke Harangody's injury was probably the best thing to happen to the Irish this season. They learned to play without him and were extremely effective. Harangody is going to start the tournament coming off the bench and will provide a deadly weapon for the Irish. Tyrone Nash is my player to watch for the Irish as well as Tim Abromaitis, and I have them advancing to the Elite 8.
Wisconsin (4 seed in the East Regional): A Big Ten team always seems to make a run in the tournament every year and Wisconsin looks like that team this year. Led by Trevon Hughes and Jon Leuer, the Badgers have the ability to shoot 3's and post up. A few clutch three-pointers by Jason Bohannon will certainly keep the Badgers alive in the tournament, a tournament I expect them to make the Final Four.
Texas (8 seed in the East Regional): Texas started off this year strong and hot. They have a very talented and deep roster, but they've played poorly down the stretch which is a concern for them. The talent they have and experienced leaders can and I think will put this team back on track and upset Kentucky in the second round.
Now I've already given one team from my Final Four prediction and the other three teams that will be with Wisconsin are Kansas, Syracuse and Duke. Syracuse does have an injury to Arinze Onuaku and it looks like he will be sitting out the first weekend. If he can get back to the team for the next weekend he will be a major asset. My championship game is Kansas facing off against Duke and Kansas will be crowned National Champion.
Now we all know I'm absolutely horrible at picking games so go ahead take this info and pick the opposite and you'll likely have a solid bracket.
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