The next chapter in Loyola-Chicago's story features an Elite Eight matchup with Kansas State. Spoiler alert: I'm picking the Ramblers.
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Many are surprised to see Loyola-Chicago and Nevada still playing, but both teams have had excellent seasons. The Ramblers will advance due to their defense.
The Tide finished strong in their win over Virginia Tech. However, they will need to resolve some issues to upset Villanova.
Mick Cronin may have his best Cincinnati basketball squad yet. The Bearcats' journey toward a championship begins on Friday when they face Georgia State.
The Crimson Tide are a popular pick due to their star player and their SEC Tournament run. However, the Tide's ability to advance depends on the answers to four questions.
Loyola-Chicago basketball swept the MVC championships. Now, the Ramblers will earn national attention with an opening round win over Miami.
Arizona basketball's tumultuous season can still result in a Final Four trip. The first mission on the Wildcats' journey is the fast-paced Buffalo Bulls.
The stakes are high in this tournament as the MAC will surely be a one-bid league. Buffalo is the team to beat, but the Bulls will definitely be challenged.
The Vermont Catamounts are the prohibitive favorite to win the American East crown. Do any of their conference foes have the power to dethrone them?
Rhode Island Coach Dan Hurley's talented veteran roster features "Batman and Batman" with four Robins. These Rams are poised for a deep run in March.
Kentucky basketball found itself in an early hole against Arkansas. However, the Wildcats' bench spurred a turnaround and the team cruised to an 87-72 win.
The Oklahoma Sooners lost their sixth straight game on Monday. The Sooners must make some changes on defense if they hope to make a deep tournament run.
The NCAA Tournament Selection Committee bypassed Gonzaga in its initial top-16 list. However, the Bulldogs are still a National Championship contender.
The Arizona Wildcats were touted as a Final Four contender in the preseason. In order to clinch a Final Four appearance, Arizona's defense must improve.
The Texas A&M Aggies bolstered their profile with a huge road win against Auburn. What did this win teach us about the Aggies?
The Tennessee Volunteers showed plenty of toughness in beating Kentucky at Rupp Arena. They also showed why they will be a frightening opponent in March.
St. Mary's defeated Gonzaga in a thrilling WCC basketball game on Thursday night. What did this game teach us about each team?
SMU basketball enhanced their NCAA Tournament profile with a huge win against Wichita State. How did the Mustangs do it and what does it mean?
Behind the coaching of Tony Bennett, Virginia basketball once again has one of the best defenses in the nation. How does this propel them to wins?
the Buckeyes are one of the hottest teams in the country as they improved to 14-4 (5-0 Big Ten) after thumping Maryland 91-67 on Thursday, January 11.