East Bracket Prediction

Round 1

1 Indian V. 16 Long Island 

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8 NC State V. 9 Temple 

Temples coach has been terrible in the tournament over his career. NC State can hang with anyone and are very athletic. They should win this one easily.

5 UNLV V. 12 California 

This is essentially a home game for California, but they still wont be able to hang with UNLV. UNLV made it to their conference finals and Cal lost in the first round which does not bode well for the Golden Bears.

4 Syracuse V. 13 Montana

If Montana's leading scorer was not out for the tournament I would pick them since I am not a fan of this 'Cuse team. Syracuse dodged a bullet with this one.

6 Butler V. 11 Bucknell 

Butler always seems to make noise in the tournament so I doubt they lose in the first round. Brad Stevens is a great coach and will take care of things for Butler.

3 Marquette V. 14 Davidson 

It would be fun to see Davidson beat Marquette, but I doubt it happens, but I am tempted to pick Davidson. I think Marquette wins in a very close one.

7 Illinois V. 10 Colorado

Colorado has a very good rebounding team, but the Buffs struggled on the road all season. Illinois coach, John Groce, has had success in the tournament with Ohio. Illinois should win this one easily.

2 Miami V. 15 Pacific

Miami should have been a 1 seed, but they were snubbed. They ran through their conference tourney with no problems and will run through this game with no problems.

Round of 32

1 Indiana V. 8 NC State 

I already have one 8 seed winning against a 1 seed and I dont think NC State can stay with Indian.

4 Syracuse V. 5 UNLV

I dont like this years 'Cuse team at all, just look at what happened against Louisville. UNLV should handle them pretty easily.

3 Marquette V. 6 Butler

Butler is poised to make another bracket breaking run. Brad Stevens will out coach Marquette and they beat Marquette in a game earlier in the season on a neutral court.

2 Miami V. 7 Illinois

I really like this Hurricane team, they should handle Illinois very easily.

Sweet 16

1 Indiana V UNLV

People underrate Indiana for a variety of reasons, but they will make a run at the Final 4. UNLV will not be able to keep Cody Zeller in check for 40 minutes and that will prove to the difference maker in this game.

2 Miami V. 6 Butler

Butler is known for making improbable tournament runs, but this years will end against Miami. Miami is simply too good for Butler to keep in check. This game might be close, but Butler will not have a chance.

Elite 8

1 Indiana V. 2 Miami

This would be a great game that everyone should tune into. Miami has surprised everyone while Indiana has disappointed some people, relative to pre season expectations. Miami should win this game, but it will be one of the tougher games for them and everyone should tune into this game should it be played.