March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Men’s NCAA Tournament Round of 32
Sports Illustrated • • general
Key Points:
- At least one No. 9 seed is predicted to upset a No. 1 seed in the second round, with Duke seen as a vulnerable top seed due to key player absences and defensive weaknesses.
- Two mid-major teams, including Atlantic 10 contenders VCU and Saint Louis, as well as No. 12 High Point, are expected to advance to the Sweet 16 despite challenges posed by power-conference opponents.
- Among the two remaining No. 11 seeds, VCU and Texas, at least one is forecasted to reach the second weekend, with both teams having strong defensive and conditioning advantages.
- No. 5 seed St. John’s is predicted to upset Kansas, proving they were underseeded due to a
