Here are the six biggest mistakes made by the committee – with three teams over-seeded (including No. There was a strong favoritism toward the Big Ten on the bubble line, whereas the Big 12 got way under-seeded. Tthe committee surely botched some seeding lines and matchups on this year's bracket. But it's a job that comes with warranted scrutiny. The men's NCAA tournament selection committee never has an easy job. Questionable seeding helps, hurts these teams The fourth-seeded Razorbacks have the athletes and tournament experience - they made the Elite Eight last year - to push the Bulldogs, however it's difficult to go with anyone else to reach New Orleans.
1 scoring offense (87.8 ppg) has too much firepower for the rest of the regional.Īrkansas was one of the hottest teams in the nation before being knocked off in the SEC tournament. With Drew Timme and Chet Holmgren leading the way, the nation's No. Gonzaga is looking to go one better this season after losing to Baylor in the national title game. 2 seed Blue Devils already boast a win against top-seeded Gonzaga on a neutral floor this season, too, so the possibility is there in the West Region. It would be a storybook scenario if Duke were able to reach the Final Four in Mike Krzyzewski's final season. West Regional overview: Gonzaga-Duke rematch possible
Take a closer look at Duke's strengths, weaknesses and what stands in the Blue Devils' path to the Final Four. 10 Davidson for the right to advance into the Sweet 16. But bigger challenges await should the Blue Devils get past the Titans, beginning with a matchup against the winner of No.