11/8/2023 0 Comments Ncaa brackets football14 Grand Canyon - The best offense in the country (yes, I said it) cruises. 6 TCU - This is the 13th Tournament to feature a First Four, and in 11 of the previous 12, a First Four team made it to the second round at least Arizona State will join that group. 13 Iona - The Huskies will go as Jordan Hawkins go, and expect a good start here for the talented wing. 12 VCU - Sorry to shut down another Cinderella favorite, but Saint Mary's is really, really good, even if the Gaels didn't look it in the WCC title game against Gonzaga. 9 Illinois - Both of these teams are maddeningly inconsistent, but Eric Musselman has a habit of getting the very best out of his teams come tournament time. 16 Howard - The Jayhawks' quest for a second straight title gets off to a good start. 15 Colgate - The Raiders could give the Longhorns trouble with their Division I-best 3-point shooting, but Texas has too much depth and athleticism. 10 Penn State - Get to know the name Wade Taylor IV. 14 Kennesaw State - Get to know the name Souley Boum. 11 Pittsburgh - Iowa State won't miss all the open 3-pointers Mississippi State did against Pittsburgh in the First Four game. 12 Drake - I'd feel a lot better if I knew the status of Norchad Omier's ankle, but for now, Miami's talented guards can overcome that uncertainty. 4 Indiana - I just don't quite trust the Hoosiers' guards enough, and I do trust Sincere Carry. 8 Iowa - Auburn has never lost in the first round under Bruce Pearl. 16 Northern Kentucky - Keep an eye on Marcus Sasser's health as the Cougars get their NCAA Tournament underway. 15 Princeton - The Tigers are good, but Arizona's big man one-two punch of Azuolas Tubelis and Oumar Bello will be too much. 7 Missouri - Ryan Odom, who led UMBC over Virginia in 2018 - is back for another first-round win. 14 UCSB - Guards win in March, and Baylor has a bunch of 'em. 11 NC State - The Bluejays don't have much depth, but that starting five is really, really good. 13 Furman - The Cavaliers' defense denies a popular upset pick. 12 College of Charleston - Matt Bradley is one of the best offensive players you probably don't know about. 9 West Virginia - When in doubt, go with the best experienced guard: Jahmir Young. 16 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi - The top overall seed has no problems here.
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