March Madness: Final Four picks from the Busting Brackets’ staff
By Connor Hope
The contributors to Busting Brackets have decided on their March Madness Final Four and Championship picks. Who do they have competing in San Antonio?
March is the best month in college sports and the NCAA Tournament is the biggest reason why. After the excitement of Championship Week, the drama of Selection Sunday, and preview provided by the First Four, the Round of 64 is about to begin.
For the past few days, people across the country have been putting a lot of hours into creating the perfect bracket. While the odds of getting the bracket 100% correct are slim-to-none, many people will be able to boast about their Final Four picks.
While Virginia, Villanova, Kansas, and Xavier each have the 1-Seed in their region, there are many teams that have a shot at making it to San Antonia. Take a look at who each member of the Busting Brackets staff has making the Final Four.
*Champion picks in bold
North Carolina, Michigan State, Virginia, Villanova
North Carolina, Michigan State, Virginia, Villanova
North Carolina, Kansas, Virginia, West Virginia
North Carolina, Duke, Virginia, Villanova
Gonzaga, Kansas, Virginia, Wichita State
Gonzaga, Duke, Arizona, Villanova
North Carolina, Michigan State, Virginia, Purdue
Xavier, Michigan State, Arizona, Texas Tech
North Carolina, Duke, Arizona, Villanova
Xavier, Duke, Cincinnati, Purdue
Gonzaga, Michigan State, Arizona, Villanova
North Carolina, Duke, Cincinnati, Purdue
Xavier, Duke, Arizona, Villanova
North Carolina, Michigan State, Arizona, Villanova
Gonzaga, Duke, Cincinnati, Villanova
Of the four regions, the East has the most parity, with five different teams picked to make the Final Four, compared to three in each of the other reasons. While Villanova was the most picked team to cut down the nets, Virginia, Cincinnati, Arizona, Duke, Michigan State, North Carolina, and Gonzaga were all picked by at least one writer to win the Championship.
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So how did we do? Who do you think will be heading to San Antonio and cutting down the net? Follow Busting Brackets throughout the NCAA Tournament to get insight on every team and matchup.
Good luck on nailing your perfect bracket!