The last time the Dores were in the Big Dance, they were a 6 seed, and rode it all the way into the Sweet Sixteen. This time, they get 11th-seed George Washington in the opener, and then the winner of Washington State-Oral Roberts.
If the shots are falling, I think this is going to be another Sweet 16 year. If they’re not, I think they could go out in the first round. It’s hard to believe that this is the same team that could knock off six of seven ranked opponents and then lose twice in a week to Arkansas, especially with seniors at the helm – I expect this kind of inconsistencies from diaper dandies, not proven commodities – but it is what it is. Hopefully Stallings can coach ’em up enough to get through the first weekend.
Also, it’s a SHOW that Duke still rates a 6. That’s a reputation seed, not a merit seed, and I don’t see them getting past the second round…
I think Ohio State looks like the easiest road thus far – and if they stay hot off their Big Ten tournament win, they could run the table.
More later when I have time to digest the brackets…