2022 NCAA Tournament: Key storylines and questions for East Region

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 12: The Purdue Boilermakers on the court after a time out in the game against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half during the Big Ten Championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 12, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

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4. Which double-digit seed has the best chance of making the Sweet 16?

Walter-Warner

Based on the logic of my last response, once again, I’ll have to answer Virginia Tech. It’s probably the only double-digit seed I’ll have advancing out of the First Round in the East. That being said,
there’s not a great chance of a double-digit seed making it to the second weekend in the region. If the Hokies get by the Longhorns, they’ll likely face Ivey and the Boilermakers, a team that can easily go toe-to-toe with Virginia Tech, no matter how hot they are.

Mauro

Same as above Virginia Tech for the reasons I outlined above. The Hokies have an Oregon State vibe to them. They are playing with a lot of chemistry right now and they trust each other. Don’t be surprised in Virginia Tech makes a Deep run in this tournament

Schroeder

I don’t think there is one in this bracket, but if I have to pick one, I’m sticking with the Hokies. They’ve won 13 of their last 15 games and I believe they’ll win their first game and I don’t think a victory over Texas is an upset. If they can pull off one upset, and it would be a huge one, over Purdue, then VA Tech would be Sweet.

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