As Selection Sunday approaches, the NCAA tournament committee has been hard at work evaluating college basketball teams to determine seeding for the upcoming competition. While many top-ranked teams are expected to perform well, lower seeds have a history of scoring upsets and igniting improbable tournament runs.
One team that is expected to outperform their projected seed is the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Despite being projected as a No. 7 seed, the Bulldogs have a strong team and are expected to make some noise in the tournament.
Another team to keep an eye on is the St. John’s Red Storm, who enter the tournament with a six-game winning streak. Projected as a No. 10 or 11 seed, the Red Storm could potentially pull off some upsets and make a deep run in the tournament.
The Michigan State Spartans may also be underrated in this year’s tournament. Despite a 19-13 record, the Spartans have a strong KenPom ranking and could surprise many with their performance.
Lastly, the Florida Atlantic Owls are returning to the tournament after a stunning Final Four run last season. Projected as a No. 8 or 9 seed, the Owls could once again be a threat in the tournament.
As March Madness officially kicks off, all eyes will be on these teams and more as they vie for a shot at the national championship. Fans can expect plenty of excitement and surprises along the way as the tournament unfolds. Stay tuned to see which teams will rise to the occasion and make a name for themselves in this year’s NCAA tournament.
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