Please feel free to post your comments regarding my first attempt at projecting the field and pairings of this year’s NCAA tournament. Keep in mind that these projections reflect games through February 24.
First and Second Rounds:
Anaheim, California:
#1 UCLA vs. #16 Holy Cross
#8 Maryland vs. #9 Arkansas
Denver, Colorado:
#5 Wisconsin vs. #12 Rhode Island
#4 St. Mary’s vs. #13 George Mason
Washington, D.C.:
#6 Texas A&M vs. #11 Purdue
#3 Louisville vs. #14 Cal-Northridge
Little Rock, Arkansas:
#7 Notre Dame vs. #10 Baylor
#2 Tennessee vs. #15 UMBC
West Regional to be played in Phoenix, Arizona. Winner of West Regional to meet winner of East Regional in Final Four in San Antonio, Texas.
