2017 NCAA Tournament: 5 most likely first-round upsets

Feb 8, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Virginia Commonwealth Rams head coach Will Wade celebrates with guard Doug Brooks (5) after the game against the George Washington Colonials during the second half at Charles E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 18, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles guard Markus Howard (0) drives for the basket around Xavier Musketeers forward RaShid Gaston (35) during the first half at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Marquette won 83-61. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Marquette over South Carolina

While not a clear upset on paper, South Carolina is an extremely streaky team that could lose in the first round to Marquette or go to the Elite Eight. I feel like there is not an in-between for Frank Martin and Co., and the former is far more likely. The Golden Eagles are one of the few teams to beat Villanova this season, and, if they can shut down Sindarius Thornwell, this game could be over early.

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