March Madness is here and it really is the most exciting time of the year. Nothing rivals seeing an underdog make a run through the NCAA Tournament or seeing a team win in dramatic fashion on an incredible buzzer-beater.
West Region –
Overseeded: Cincinnati
It is astounding that the Bearcats can go from being on the bubble nearly all season, net a couple of “big” victories in the Big East over a fading Georgetown squad and suddenly be good enough to snare a 6 seed. Cincinnati's inflated record will be exposed soon enough. The Bearcats are a pedestrian 6-8 against teams in the 68-team field.
Underseeded: Temple
Few teams are hotter than the Owls coming into the tournament. They may be the most dangerous 7 seeds in the bracket. If Fran Dunphy can finally snap his first round jinx, Temple has the tools to make a run to the Elite Eight. The Owls enjoy strong backcourt play from Juan Fernandez and Ramone Moore and have shown an ability to compete with Big Six teams all season.
Darkhorse: Oakland
The Grizzlies have a tough first round draw in Texas. But Oakland has a legitimate NBA prospect in center Keith Benson. And the Grizzlies won't be intimidated by the Longhorns. If it can pull off the first-round shocker, don't be surprised if Oakland makes a Sweet 16 run.
Region winner: San Diego State
Can a team go from zero NCAA wins to a Final Four berth? The odds are in the Aztecs' favor to pull off such a feat. With Kawahi Leonard, Malcolm Thomas and Billy White, San Diego State has one of the most physical and athletic frontcourts in the country. They can wear teams down and that will prove valuable in making a deep postseason run.
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