
1 seed Gonzaga (34-1): “Press” Virginia has scoring punch, too. Prediction: South Carolina 78, Baylor 74 West But the way South Carolina stormed past Duke, albeit in its home state, was impressive. The Bears are 21st, allowing 63.5 points, and featuring athletic ability and depth. The Gamecocks are 32nd in Division I in giving up 65.2 points per game. 3 seed Baylor (27-7 ): More defense in the East. Nigel Hayes, another veteran of the team’s Final Four runs, is coming off a big game against Villanova. But Koenig, the team’s best shooter and facilitator, appears to be healthy again. The Badgers got into offensive ruts this year, especially during a stretch of five losses in six games toward the end of the regular season. 4 seed Florida (26-8): The Gators used a stingy defense and a 21-0 run to rout Virginia in the second round.

It would be a really cool thing if we can get there.” “Getting to another Final Four has been one of those goals we’ve been talking about since last season. “We’ve talked about the legacy we want to leave,” senior guard Bronson Koenig said Monday. Two more victories for Wisconsin and the Badgers’ senior class will have advanced to a very impressive third Final Four in four seasons. “So if it’s working, count us as (an) 11 seed.”

“A chip-on-your-shoulder mentality usually helps in sports and competitive situations,” Xavier coach Chris Mack said after his team ousted third-seeded Florida State in the second round. No team seems unbeatable to even the most unlikely Cinderella. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament.Įleventh-seeded Xavier might be a surprise team in the regional semifinals, but with their 3-point prowess, the Musketeers can beat anyone.Īt this stage of the NCAAs, every team left is brimming with confidence. 1 seed Villanova shook up office pools around the country, though the Badgers aren’t a typical No.

– Wisconsin’s win over defending national champion and overall No.
