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Updated Bracketology 2.20.17

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East Regional(New York, NY)

1. VILLANOVA(BIG EAST)
16. UNC CENTRAL(MEAC)/MT. SAINT MARY'S(NEC)

-Key Bank Center(Buffalo, NY)
8. St. Mary's
9. Miami

5. Virginia
12. UT-ARLINGTON(SUN BELT)
-Bradley Center(Milwaukee, WI)
4. West Virginia
13. AKRON(MAC)

6. SMU(AAC)

11. Michigan State
-Amway Center(Orlando, FL)
3. Florida State
14. CSU-BAKERSFIELD(WAC)

7. Iowa State
10. Michigan
-Golden 1 Center(Sacramento, CA)
2. ARIZONA(PAC 12)
15. BUCKNELL(PATRIOT LEAGUE)

Midwest Regional(Kansas City, MO)

1. KANSAS(BIG 12)
16. UC-IRVINE(BIG WEST)

-BOK CENTER(Tulsa, OK)
8. VCU(A-10)
9. Virginia Tech

5. Notre Dame
12. ILLINOIS STATE(MVC)
-Golden 1 Center(Sacramento, CA)
4. UCLA
13. MONMOUTH(MAAC)

6. Wisconsin
11. Marquette/Georgia Tech
-BSW Arena(Greenville, SC)
3. KENTUCKY(SEC)
14. BELMONT(OVC)

7. Xavier
10. Wichita State
-Bankers Life Fieldhouse(Indianapolis, IN)
2. Louisville
15. FURMAN(SO. CONF)

West Regional(San Jose, CA)

1. GONZAGA(WCC)
16. TEXAS SOUTHERN(SWAC)

-Vivint Smart Home Arena(SLC, UT)
8. Oklahoma State
9. Arkansas

5. Creighton
12. UNC-WILMINTON(CAA)
-Bankers Life Fieldhouse(Indianapolis, IN)
4. PURDUE(B1G)
13. VERMONT(AMERICA EAST)

6. Minnesota
11. Seton Hall/TCU
-Key Bank Center(Buffalo, NY)
3. Duke
14. UNC-ASHEVILLE(BIG SOUTH)

7. South Carolina
10. Kansas State
-Vivint Smart Home Arena(SLC, UT)
2. Oregon
15. FGCU(A-SUN)

South Regional(Memphis, TN)

1. NORTH CAROLINA(ACC)
16. NORTH DAKOTA(BIG SKY)/NEW ORLEANS(SOUTHLAND)

-BSW Arena(Greenville, SC)
8. USC
9. Dayton

5. Cincinnati
12. NEVADA(MTN. WEST)
-Bradley Center(Milwaukee, WI)
4. Butler
13. PRINCETON(IVY)

6. Maryland
11. MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE(C-USA)
-Amway Center(Orlando, FL)
3. Florida
14. VALPARAISO(HORIZON)

7. Northwestern
10. California
-BOK CENTER(Tulsa, OK)
2. Baylor
15. NORTH DAKOTA STATE(SUMMIT)

Top 16 "Seed" Curve:
Villanova, Kansas, Gonzaga, North Carolina, Baylor, Louisville, Oregon, Arizona, Kentucky, Florida State, Florida, Duke, UCLA, West Virginia, Butler, Purdue
Last 4 BYES: Michigan State, Wichita State, Kansas State, California
Last 4 IN: Seton Hall, Georgia Tech, Marquette, TCU
First 4 OUT: Syracuse, Clemson, Wake Forest, Providence
Next 4 OUT: Tennessee, Texas Tech, Pittsburgh, Vanderbilt
 

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Important "Bracket" games this week:

Monday, February 20th:

UT-Arlington(20-6, 10-3) @ Georgia Southern(17-10, 10-4) - 7:00
Iowa State(17-9, 9-5) @ Texas Tech(17-10, 10-5) - 9:00(ESPNU)

Tuesday, February 21st:

South Carolina(20-7, 10-4) @ #13 Florida(22-5, 12-2) - 7:00(ESPN)
Clemson(14-12, 4-10) @ Virginia Tech(18-8, 7-7) - 7:00(ESPNU)
NC State(14-14, 3-12) @ Georgia Tech(16-11, 7-7) - 8:00(ACCN)
Evansville(14-15, 5-11) @ #25 Wichita State(25-4, 15-1) - 8:00
St. John's(12-15, 6-8) @ Marquette(16-10, 7-7) - 8:30(FS1)

Wednesday, February 22nd:

Vanderbilt(14-13, 7-7) @ Tennessee(15-12, 7-7) - 6:30(SECN)
#10 Duke(22-5, 10-4) @ Syracuse(16-12, 8-7) - 7:00(ESPN)
Pittsburgh(15-12, 4-10) @ Wake Forest(15-12, 6-9) - 7:00(ACCN)
TCU(17-10, 6-8) @ #2 Kansas(24-3, 12-2) - 7:00(ESPN2)
Southern Illinois(15-14, 8-8) @ Illinois State(23-5, 15-1) - 8:00
Xavier(18-9, 8-6) @ Seton Hall(16-10, 6-8) - 7:00(FS1)
#7 Louisville(22-5, 10-4) @ #8 UNC(23-5, 11-3) - 9:00(ESPN)
Oklahoma State(17-9, 7-7) @ Kansas State(17-10, 6-8) - 9:00(ESPNU)
Providence(16-11, 6-8) @ #23 Creighton(22-5, 9-5) - 9:00
Boise State(17-8, 10-4) @ Nevada(21-6, 10-4) - 10:00

Thursday, February 23rd:

Nebraska(12-14, 6-8) @ Michigan State(16-11, 8-6) - 7:00(ESPNU)
Stephen F. Austin(15-11, 10-4) @ New Orleans(16-9, 11-3) - 8:45

Friday, February 24th:

Oregon State(5-23, 1-14) @ California(18-8, 9-5) - 10:00(FS1)
 

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There's a decent possibility of three #1 seeds being locked in before conference tournaments even begin.
 

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Can't complain too much if we make it in but really hope we can stay out of the 8/9 spot, especially a rematch against Oklahoma State lol. Saw one that had us matched up against UNC in the second round (or whatever it's called these days) just like the last two times we've been to the tourney. I would prefer Tulsa, we'd bring a lot of fans there.
 

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Can't complain too much if we make it in but really hope we can stay out of the 8/9 spot, especially a rematch against Oklahoma State lol. Saw one that had us matched up against UNC in the second round (or whatever it's called these days) just like the last two times we've been to the tourney. I would prefer Tulsa, we'd bring a lot of fans there.

I forgot they played each other during the regular season. I'm sure the committee will try and stay away from that, even though rematches have occurred before in the first round. It doesn't happen very often.
 

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Winner of the Pac-12 > Gonzaga.
 

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how is pitt even considered

Committee has said for years they don't look at conference record. Just looking at their overall body, and numbers alone, they aren't that far off if they put together a little winning streak. If they can manage a 3-1 finish, they actually set themselves up really well going into the ACC Tournament despite what would be a 7-11 ACC record.
 

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Winner of the Pac-12 > Gonzaga.

May be a better team(although, I'd disagree), but they won't be seeded better. Committee said there was pretty clear separation at the time of top 16 reveal between the #1's and #2's. That means there's pretty clear separation between Gonzaga and whoever the winner of the Pac 12 will be. It's funny everyone pokes fun at Gonzaga's schedule, yet up to this point they've played a tougher one than UCLA.
 

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May be a better team(although, I'd disagree), but they won't be seeded better. Committee said there was pretty clear separation at the time of top 16 reveal between the #1's and #2's. That means there's pretty clear separation between Gonzaga and whoever the winner of the Pac 12 will be. It's funny everyone pokes fun at Gonzaga's schedule, yet up to this point they've played a tougher one than UCLA.
Because they give St Mary's so much credit......Why? I have no clue :L:L:L
 

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every year.....

They actually have done pretty good especially in the tournament the last few years. 2 years ago when they were really good, they were eliminated in the elite 8 by the champs.
 

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Because they give St Mary's so much credit......Why? I have no clue :L:L:L

They also beat Arizona, Florida and Iowa State.
 

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every year.....

I only need to go back to last year to disprove what you said. Some years they are overrated, some years they are underrated, some years they are properly rated.
 
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