WEST
BEST TEAM: (2) ARIZONA
TOP SLEEPER: (11) NEW MEXICO
1st RD UPSETS: (11) NEW MEXICO OVER (6) CLEMSON; (12) GRAND CANYON OVER (5) ST. MARY'S
BEST TEAM: (1) UCONN
TOP SLEEPERS: (4) AUBURN; (10) DRAKE
1st RD UPSET: (10) DRAKE OVER (7) WASHINGTON ST.
BEST TEAM: (2) MARQUETTE
TOP SLEEPER: (4) DUKE; (8) NEBRASKA
1st RD UPSET: (11) NC STATE OVER (6) TEXAS TECH
BEST TEAM: (1) PURDUE
TOP SLEEPERS: (5) GONZAGA; (11) OREGON
1st RD UPSETS: (11) OREGON OVER (6) SOUTH CAROLINA; (12) MCNEESE ST OVER (5) GONZAGA
FINAL FOUR
(1) UCONN vs (2) ARIZONA
(1) PURDUE vs (4) DUKE
2024 NATIONAL CHAMPION
(2) ARIZONA WILDCATS
*Remember: Picking upsets on the first few days can be a lot of fun. BUT the real value lies in identifying and picking high leverage "upsets" later in the tournament. THAT is going to be how you win your pool, more often than not. Particularly if you choose a popular champion. Good Luck!*
