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Bracketology Projected Field: Kentucky on the top line, Villanova falling

By Lukas Harkins

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - FEBRUARY 16: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to his team against Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena on February 16, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - FEBRUARY 16: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to his team against Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena on February 16, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 23: Davis of the Cougars takes a break. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 23: Davis of the Cougars takes a break. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

South Region

(1) Virginia vs. (16) Canisius/Prairie View A&M

(8) Washington vs. (9) Texas

(4) Wisconsin vs. (13) New Mexico State

(5) Kansas State vs. (12) Lipscomb

(6) Iowa vs. (11) NC State

(3) Houston vs. (14) Texas State

(7) Louisville vs. (10) TCU

(2) Tennessee vs. (15) Montana.

Team to watch: Houston Cougars

Houston is the best team in the country that, in my opinion, not enough people are paying attention to. Sure, they might not have the same excitement level as a year ago with Rob Gray but this team is flat-out better. The Cougars have been one of the best defensive teams in the entire nation so far this season as they are holding opponents to just the lowest effective field goal percentage in the country (42.0%). Add in the fact that Corey Davis Jr. and Armoni Brooks are a dangerous scoring duo and this is not a team that anyone should look past. Houston is currently a No. 3 seed in this field but they are an under the radar contender for a No. 2 seed. In order for this to happen, though, the Cougars will need to win each of their last four games, including a very tough road test against Cincinnati in the regular-season finale.

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