Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Midwest Region Preview


TEAM TO BEAT: Kansas. Like North Carolina last year, Kansas was the pre-ordained favorite during most of the season. Like UNC last year, I think the Jayhawks will shine. This team has everything you'd want in a champion. Just like UNC last year.

TEAM THAT WILL WIN THE REGION: Kansas. This team is just too good. And though the Midwest Region is a bit stacked, it all falls well for the Jayhawks. Not to mention they'd travel down to Oklahoma City and then over to St. Louis for their games.

TEAM TO WATCH FOR (LESS THAN NO. 3 SEED): Tennessee. The Vols aren't going to scare anyone, but this team did beat both Kansas and Kentucky this season.

YOUR CINDERELLA: Georgia Tech. You really don't know what you're going to get with this bunch. Still, the Jackets have the ability to put a little run together and get to the Elite Eight.

WORST SEEDING ERROR: Northern Iowa. This has been a ranked team for quite a bit of the season, yet they get a No. 9 seed? No offense, but I like what they've done over UNLV or Oklahoma State ... the two teams seeded ahead of them.

HOME COURT ADVANTAGE: Kansas. Again, they head down to Oklahoma City before moving on to St. Louis. Their really is no other school that has any ties to the playing sites ... save Georgetown playing in Providence.

MUST WATCH GAME: Tennessee vs San Diego State. I don't know why, but this game looks like it will be exciting to me. I think it has more to do with the fact that you really don't know what you are going to get out of either of these schools.

MUST WATCH (POTENTIAL) SECOND ROUND GAME: Maryland vs Michigan State. Both Gary Williams and Tom Izzo have national championships under their belts. Both have teams capable of making a deep tournament run.

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