Even though I spent most of my week so far setting up SC’s own fantastic tournament (more on that later), I did get a chance to briefly look at the NCAA tournament and fill in my brackets. Here are some thoughts:
-UCLA has an easy road to the Final 4
-I’m not picking it, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Duke go down in round 2 to West Virginia
-Butler could win 2 games
-Siena matches up pretty well with Vandy and could definitely pull off the upset
-People love USC, but I think Kansas St. actually beats them in round 1
-I don’t like Washington St., and Winthrop was in the dance last year. Again I’m not picking it, but I wouldn’t be shocked.
-Drake is good, it’s too bad they’ll likely see UCLA in the Sweet 16
-My final 4 is North Carolina, Kansas, Texas, UCLA
-Kansas over UCLA in the Championship
Some general tournament thoughts:
-Don’t get too upset-happy; there’s never actually as many as people think they remember
-Really don’t be too upset-happy later in the tournament. #1 seeds OFTEN go to the final 4
-If you’re looking for a Cinderella, look for a high scoring team that’s been to the tournament before and has senior leadership
Since I will be spending the first two rounds in Vegas, I will be unable to comment on the craziness that ensues in the opening rounds, so try to make do without my brilliant commentary. And pray for me.
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