By: BHS Sports Staff
March 16, 2023
March Madness is finally here, and college basketball fans are ready for the craziness to ensue. With 64 teams vying for six wins, March Madness is sure to bring a lot of shockers and entertaining games.
Here are the top seeds for each region, as well as some teams who could make a Cinderella run.
In the West Region, leading the way is #1 seed Kansas, who finished fourth in the Top 25 NCAA men’s basketball standings. The Jayhawks also won the national championship a year ago. Coming in at the #2 seed is UCLA, who finished seventh in the Top 25 and a popular pick to reach the Final Four. Finally, the #3 seed, led by Drew Timme, is the Gonzaga Bulldogs. They are coming into the tournament on a nine-game winning streak. Cinderella watch: Don’t sleep on Arkansas and VCU.
Next up is the East Region, and the #1 seed is Purdue, who finished third in the Top 25. The Boilermakers also won the B1G regular season and tournament titles. They are led by All-American center Zach Edey. The #2 seed is Marquette. The Golden Eagles come into the tournament riding a nine-game winning streak and a whole lot of momentum. Lastly, the #3 seed is Kansas State, who is ranked 15th in the Top 25. Cinderella watch: Keep an eye on Oral Roberts who had a great run in 2021 (Remember Buckeye fans?) and USC.
Next is the Midwest Region with the #1 seeded Houston Cougars, ranked second in the Top 25 and the overall favorite to win this year’s tournament. Coming in as the #2 seed is Texas. The Longhorns can be a very tough team to take down as they are ranked #5 in the Top 25. Coming in at the #3 seed is Xavier, but the Musketeers are coming off of a loss against Marquette in the Big 12 tournament. Cinderella watch: Watch out for Texas A&M and the MAC tournament champions, the Kent State Golden Flashes.
And lastly, we have the South Region with Alabama leading the way as the #1 seed and ranked #1 in the country. The #2 seed is Arizona, ranked #8 in the Top 25. FInally, the #3 seed is Baylor, ranked #11 in the Top 25. The Bears won the title in 2021. Cinderella watch: Charleston, who won 31 games this season, is primed for a deep run as is North Carolina State.
Now the moment you all have been waiting for. The Return of the Eye’s Sports Department will make their March Madness Final Four predictions.
*Youssef:
West: UCLA
East: Purdue
South: UCSB
Midwest: Houston
*Jacob:
West: Kansas
East: Oral Roberts
South: Alabama
Midwest: Texas
*Anthony:
West: Gonzaga
East: Marquette
South: Alabama
Midwest: Houston
*Ayman:
West: Kansas
East: Purdue
South: Alabama
Midwest: Texas
*Jaiden:
West: Kansas
East: Kansas St
South: Baylor
Midwest: Texas
*Mr. Holko:
West: UCLA
East: Purdue
South: Baylor
Midwest: Indiana
Those are our picks. So, what are your Final Four predictions? Leave it in the comment section below.
The first game starts today at 12:15 with #9 seeded West Virginia and #8 seeded Maryland. To keep up with the final scores and game times, visit March Madness.
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