As a Syracuse guy, this is the region that most interests me, for obvious reasons. Some thoughts...
- I don't think this is the most difficult region. That goes to the Midwest, which is loaded with Wichita St, Kentucky, Louisville, Duke, and Michigan. But it is a challenging region for sure. First off, they have the #1 team in the nation in Florida. And then Kansas, who, if Embiid is back and healthy, is a top-5 team and who has been at #1 this year. Then Syracuse, who I think is seeded a little high at #3, but who, when right, is also a top-5 team and who also has been at #1 this year. UCLA and VCU are also very tough. And don't sleep on Pitt, who plays a style that just might give Florida a problem in the 2nd round.
- First round games I'm interested in: SU-WMU (obviously), Colorado-Pitt, Ohio St.-Dayton.
- Predicted to make it to Memphis: Florida, VCU, Ohio State, Kansas (yes, I see Ohio State knocking off Syracuse, unfortunately….obviously I hope I'm wrong)