Here's a look at the players to watch, potential Cinderella teams and matchup analysis for every first-round game in the men's 2024 NCAA tournament.
The NCAA tournament bracket is set and the games are set to begin Tuesday with the start of the First Four. Here's a rundown of the players to watch, potential Cinderella teams and game previews for every region in the 2024 NCAA men's basketball tournament. No. 1 CONNECTICUT: The defending national champion didn’t land an easy path, with last season’s Final Four participants Florida Atlantic and San Diego State, and an arguable No. 1 seed in Iowa State all in the same region.
No. 5 Gonzaga vs. No. 12 McNeese State — The Bulldogs have not lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament since falling to Davidson — and current Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry — in 2008. No. 4 Kansas vs. No. 13 Samford — The Jayhawks have gone a middling 9-9 since opening the season with a 13-1 record. Samford is making its third trip to the NCAA tournament after having gone in 1999 and 2000.
No. 1 Purdue vs. No. 16 Play-in winner — The Boilermakers better get out to a big early lead or they will feel the pressure of more March mayhem. No. 8 Utah State vs. No. 9 Texas Christian — Horned Frogs coach Jamie Dixon, seeking his first trip to the NCAA tournament’s second weekend since taking Pittsburgh to the Elite Eight in 2009, has lost second-round heartbreakers in each of the last two seasons. — Ben Bolch No.
No. 5 Wisconsin vs. No. 12 James Madison — The Dukes are among the hottest teams in the country, riding the nation’s longest win streak at 13 games. The Badgers closed the regular season on a 3-8 run before a strong showing in the Big Ten tournament. No. 4 Duke vs. No. 13 Vermont — The Catamounts have won three consecutive America East tournament titles and are riding a 10-game win streak with an aggressive defense and methodical offense that strives to slow down the tempo.
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