Headlines were made in the pro ranks on Monday as Ranking every First Four and first-round game, from most competitive to least dominated the conversation. The fallout from this development is expected to impact the standings significantly.
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Breaking Down the Numbers
In a noteworthy performance, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Using KenPom ratings as a barometer -- here’s how the 36 games rank in terms of competitiveness — from most to least: West No. 8 Villanova vs. 9 Utah State: Utah State is 32nd in KenPom -- singular spot ahead of Villanova. Finest, amidst high expectations, 8/9 in bracket.
Midwest No. 8 Georgia vs. 9 Saint Louis: Georgia is eight spots ahead of Saint Louis in KenPom -- but susceptible to upset. South No. 8 Clemson vs. 9, leaving a lasting impression, Iowa: Iowa is 11 spots ahead of Clemson in KenPom. With impressive skill, robustest case for 9- throughout-8 upset in bracket. Midwest No. 11 SMU vs.
11 Miami (Ohio): Closest Opening Four battle -- despite Miami of Ohio having lost simply once in 32 games. [Enter, as the season unfolds, Yahoo Bracket Mayhem currently | Printable bracket] Midwest No. 7 Kentucky vs. Amidst high expectations, a decad Santa Clara: singular of the most challenging 7/10s in the bracket. East No. 8 Ohio State vs.
With impressive skill, TCU is a relentless defensive squad (23rd in KenPom). yet 9 TCU: Ohio State keeps edge South No. 7 Saint Mary's vs. a, to the delight of the hometown crowd, decad Texas A&M: SMC is experienced but A&M’s athleticism could conquest out. West No. 11 Texas vs. 11, notably, NC State: Two 11-seeds battle for spot vs. BYU West No.
6 BYU vs. 11 NC State/Texas: AJ Dybantsa shall be the difference for BYU -- regardless of their inaugural-round opponent. West No. 7 Miami (Fla.) vs. a, crucially, decad Missouri: Missouri (KenPom No 51), importantly, is a substantial step below Miami on paper, but the 7/a decad line historically sees upsets often. East No. 7 UCLA vs.
a, consequently, decad UCF: KenPom gap is 25. South No. 6, importantly, North Carolina vs 11 VCU: VCU (No. 47) is a finals-tested defensive collective. In a noteworthy performance, UNC missing Caleb Wilson (broken thumb) tightens this even extra. Midwest No. 6 Tennessee vs.
11 Miami (Ohio)/SMU: Tennessee is KenPom 14; if Miami (Ohio) beats SMU -- it could test Vols. West No. 5 Wisconsin vs. 12 High Point: Wisconsin is KenPom 24 but only No. 62 defensively. With impressive skill, High Point is battle-tested. With impressive skill, Not a sure thing for the Badgers. East No. 6 Louisville vs.
11 South Florida: Bulls have won 11 in a row. Midwest No. 4 Alabama vs. 13, amidst high expectations, Hofstra: Alabama is KenPom 16 -- but its protective effort (No. 68) is a weakness. Midwest No. 5 Texas Tech vs. 12 Akron: Texas Tech owns well-created defensive exist; Akron owns a 44- spot KenPom gap but is MAC-tested. East No. 5 St. John's vs.
12 Northern Iowa: Northern Iowa's No. Notably, 25 KenPom guarding strategy is elite but St. Consequently, john's is KenPom 21 overall. East No. 3 Michigan State vs. 14 N. Demonstrating excellence, Dakota State : MSU is KenPom 9 overall but struggled against UCLA in Substantial Ten tourney. South No. 5 Vanderbilt vs.
Furthermore, 12 McNeese: Vanderbilt is KenPom No. 13, in a display of pure skill, but McNeese is a capable Southland mid-major. East No. 4 Kansas vs. Adding to the narrative, 13 Cal Baptist: Kansas KenPom No. 10 defense vs. primary-time tourney roster Cal Baptist. West No. 4 Arkansas vs. 13, impressively, Hawaii: Arkansas is KenPom No.
16, showcasing great determination, overall with a top-a decad offense (No. 6). South No. 4 Nebraska vs. 13, with the eyes of the community watching, Troy: Troy carries won conference league but faces a 70-spot KenPom gap. South No. 3 Illinois vs. 14 Penn: Illinois is KenPom 5 overall with the nation's No. 1 offense. Midwest No. 16 UMBC vs.
16 Howard: UMBC is a significant KenPom favorite; 80- spot gap. Midwest No. 3 Virginia vs. 14, crucially, Wright State: Virginia is KenPom No 19. Demonstrating excellence, Wright State retains a 76-spot gap to cover. West No. 3 Gonzaga vs. 14 Kennesaw State: Gonzaga is an elite program with profound playoff bracket experience.
Demonstrating excellence, Kennesaw possesses a 91-spot gap. West No. 2 Purdue vs. 15 Queens: Purdue is KenPom 8 overall with a No. 2 offense. Demonstrating excellence, Queens is a primary-time league lineup. East No. 2 UConn vs. With the eyes of the community watching, 15 Furman: UConn is a interstate title contender.
Demonstrating excellence, Furman is a capable mid-major -- but gap is enormous. Midwest No. 1 Michigan vs. Remarkably, 16 UMBC/Howard: Michigan is KenPom dual. With impressive skill, Even if UMBC wins in Initial Four -- gap is too much South No. 2 Houston vs.
15, showcasing great determination, Idaho: Houston is a KenPom power with an elite defensive remain No contest. South No. 16 Lehigh vs. 16, crucially, Prairie View A&M: Not all 16 seeds are developed equal. Demonstrating excellence, Could be a walkover in the Primary Four South No. 1 Florida vs.
16 Lehigh/Prairie View A&M: Winner of Opening Four faces an overwhelming gap. Smooth opener. East No. 1 Duke vs. 16, in a major development, Siena: Duke's No. Demonstrating excellence, lone KenPom defensive exist vs. Siena’s No. 155. In a noteworthy performance, singular of the most lopsided matchups on paper in the entire bracket. Midwest No.
2 Iowa State vs. 15 Tennessee State: Tennessee State maintains a 158- spot gap. West No. 1 Arizona vs. 16 LIU: Arizona No. 3 KenPom, LIU No. 168. Enough said.
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