Number Ones- I expect a lot from UNC and UCLA. UNC is the top of the class of the toughest conference in basketball. UCLA has been to the Final Four two straight years, including a national championship appearance. Look for them to make it three, and for a possible matchup with UNC in the Final Four.
Number Twos- I'm looking for Wisconsin to go deep in this tournament. They were disappointing last year, but I think this team is better. They're defence is good, and they can never be counted out of a game. I see an Elite Eight tournament for the Badgers.
Number Threes- I am looking forward to watching Georgetown and Xavier in this tournament. While I don't see either team making it to the Final Four, I think they are definitely threats.
Number Fours- I think that the strongest four is Notre Dame, by far. This is a team that I think has Final Four potential. Drake is also a team I am excited to see. They can never be counted out. I only see them going as far as the Sweet 16, but who knows, they might surprise me.
Number Fives- Vanderbilt is a team that could threaten a number one in the Sweet 16. Shan Foster is unbelievable, and they're always tough to beat. I have them in the Sweet 16, but I think Elite Eight is possible.
Number Sixes- Marquette and Clemson are my sixes to watch. While I have them both exiting in the second round to number threes, they both have Elite Eight potential.
Number Sevens- Pittsburgh and Davidson will both be dangerous in the tournament. I think Davidson has something like 22 wins in a row? That streak will be tough to snap. Don't be surprised if Davidson is still standing the second weekend. I have Pittsburgh in the Elite Eight. These are two teams who will play every game close.
Number Eights- My last Final Four team is an eight. Yes, I think USC will be the second team from LA in the Final Four.
My Sweet Sixteen: UNC, Drake, Georgetown, Wisconsin, USC, Vanderbilt, Louisville, Pittsburgh, UCLA, Arizona, Stanford, Duke, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Xavier, Davidson.
My Elite Eight: UNC, Wisconsin, USC, Pittsburgh, UCLA, Stanford, Notre Dame, Xavier
My Final Four: UNC, USC, UCLA, Notre Dame
My Championship Game: UNC, UCLA
National Champions, 2008: UCLA Bruins
