Post by Gooba on Mar 22, 2024 9:45:37 GMT -5
Northwestern vs Florida Atlantic (-2.5) (@ Brooklyn, NY)
Northwestern (21-11) ranked #46 by KenPom
Tempo: #32
Experience: #53
Continuity: #76
Northwestern lost three of its last four games.
Wildcats are shooting 39.4% on the arc (#4)
Northwestern has #249 eFG% defense in country.
Wildcats are 11-7 vs top 100 teams.
Northwestern is in non-conference games
Northwestern is 9-7 in games decided by 7 or less points.
Northwestern’s schedule, to this point: #49
bench minutes: #303
Northwestern is in NCAA’s for 2nd year in row, after making it once the previous 25 years.
Florida Atlantic (25-8) ranked #41 by KenPom
Tempo: #138
Experience: #43
Continuity: #1
FAU won four of its last five games.
Owls are shooting 56% inside the arc (#17)
FAU is #42 team on offensive boards.
FAU is 10-3 in non-conference games (NC SOS #40)
Owls are 11-3 vs top 100 teams.
FAU is 10-6 in games decided by 7 or less points.
FAU’s schedule, to this point: #93
bench minutes: #151
FAU made Final Four LY; their previous NCAA’s was in 2002.
AAC/Big 14 split their six meetings this season SU/ATS
Colgate vs Baylor (-13.5) (@ Memphis)
Colgate (25-9) ranked #145 by KenPom
Tempo: #253
Experience: #151
Continuity: #23
Colgate won five in row, 17 of last 18 games.
Colgate allowed 60.4 ppg in its last five games.
Red Raiders have #31 eFG% defense in country.
Colgate is #19 team on defensive boards.
Red Raiders are 3-6 against top 200 teams.
Colgate’s schedule, to this point: #340
bench minutes: #59
Last six years, Patriot League teams are 0-6 SU/4-2 ATS in this round.
Colgate is in NCAA’s for 5th year in row (2-2 SU/ATS previous four)
Baylor (23-10) ranked #14 by KenPom
Tempo: #281
Experience: #89
Continuity: #236
Baylor split its last eight games.
Bears are 10-2 in their D-I non-conference games.
Baylor has #16 eFG% in country.
Opponents are shooting 51.9% inside arc (#245)
Bears are 9-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
Baylor’s schedule, to this point: #1
bench minutes: #302
Baylor is 5-0 SU/4-1 ATS in last five first round games.
Last four years, #3-seeds are 10-6 ATS vs #14-seeds.
San Diego State (-6.5) vs UAB (@ Spokane)
San Diego State (24-10) ranked #21 by KenPom
Tempo: #266
Experience: #44
Continuity: #118
San Diego State lost three of its last five games.
Aztecs’ last four losses were all by 5 or less points.
Aztecs have #33 eFG% defense in country.
San Diego State is 9-2 in D-I non-conference games.
Aztecs are 14-10 against top 125 teams.
San Diego State’s schedule, to this point: #25
bench minutes: #212
San Diego State lost the national title game LY; before that, they had lost their last three first round games.
UAB (23-11) ranked #106 by KenPom
Tempo: #153
Experience: #221
Continuity: #242
UAB won its last five games.
Blazers are 7-5 in their D-I non-conference games.
UAB is #22 team on offensive boards.
Blazers get 23.1% of points on foul line (#23)
Blazers are 9-6 vs teams ranked in top 100.
UAB’s schedule, to this point: #98
bench minutes: #269
UAB coach Kennedy is 1-2 in first round games.
Blazers are in NCAA’s for second time in three years.
Mountain West teams won both their games vs AAC teams TY.
Last three years, favorites are 8-4 ATS in #5-12 seed first round games.
Western Kentucky vs Marquette (-14.5) (@ Indianapolis)
Western Kentucky (22-11) ranked #132 by KenPom
Tempo: #1
Experience: #264
Continuity: #308
Hilltoppers won C-USA Tournament to get here.
WKU had lost its last four regular season games.
Hilltoppers have #67 eFG% defense in country.
WKU plays fastest-tempo games in country.
Hilltoppers are 8-3 in D-I non-league games.
WKU’s schedule, to this point: #243
bench minutes: #29
WKU is in NCAA’s for first time since 2013.
Last eight years, C-USA teams are 6-2 SU/ATS in this round.
Marquette (23-10) ranked #14 by KenPom
Tempo: #281
Experience: #89
Continuity: #236
Marquette’s star G Kolek (oblique) is expected back here.
Marquette split the last six games, with Kolek out.
Eagles are forcing turnovers 21.1% of time (#20)
Marquette is shooting 56% inside arc (#16)
Eagles are 8-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
Marquette’s schedule, to this point: #7
bench minutes: #176
Marquette lost three of last four first round games.
Shaka Smart made Final Four in 2011, but is 1-6 in his last seven first round games.
Last four years, #3-seeds are 10-6 ATS vs #14-seeds.
Stetson vs UConn (-26.5) (@ Brooklyn, NY)
Stetson (22-12) ranked #218 by KenPom
Tempo: #257
Experience: #192
Continuity: #101
Stetson won nine of its last 11 games.
Hatters have #266 eFG% defense in country.
Stetson is shooting 36.5% on the arc (#37)
Stetson is #300 team on defensive boards.
Hatters are 5-6 in D-I non-league games.
Hatters are 3-4 against top 200 teams.
Stetson’s schedule, to this point: #267
bench minutes: #335
Stetson is in NCAA’s for the first time.
A-SUN teams are 6-2 ATS in last eight first round games.
UConn (31-3) ranked #1 by KenPom
Tempo: #329
Experience: #69
Continuity: #149
UConn won seven in row, 21 of last 22 games.
Huskies won the national title last year.
UConn has #6 eFG% in country, #4 eFG% defense.
Opponents are #15 team on offensive boards.
Huskies are 10-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
UConn’s schedule, to this point: #34
bench minutes: #227
Under Hurley, UConn is 1-2 first round games.
Last four years, #1-seeds are 6-10 ATS in first round.
New Mexico (-2.5) vs Clemson (@ Memphis)
New Mexico (26-9) ranked #23 by KenPom
Tempo: #8
Experience: #41
Continuity: #214
New Mexico won MW tourney last week, to get here.
Lobos were 4-6 SU in last 10 regular season games.
Lobos have #57 eFG% defense in country.
New Mexico is #50 team on offensive boards.
Lobos are 8-6 against top 50 teams.
New Mexico’s schedule, to this point: #85
bench minutes: #140
New Mexico is in NCAA’s for first time since 2014.
Clemson (23-10) ranked #34 by KenPom
Tempo: #260
Experience: #27
Continuity: #63
Clemson lost three of its last four games.
Tigers are shooting 54.5% inside arc (#37)
Opponents are shooting 47.1% inside arc (#49)
Clemson is 10-1 in non-conference games.
Tigers are 7-3 vs teams ranked in top 50.
Clemson’s schedule, to this point: #41
bench minutes: #236
Tigers are in NCAA’s for third time in last seven years.
Since 1998, Clemson is 1-6 in first round games (1-2 under Brownell).
Last eight years, underdogs are 18-14 ATS in #6-11 seed games.
Yale vs Auburn (-13.5) (@ Spokane)
Yale (22-9) ranked #84 by KenPom
Tempo: #327
Experience: #235
Continuity: #21
Yale has won five of its last six games.
Bulldogs are 3-3 ATS as an underdog this year.
Yale is #18 team in country protecting the ball.
Yale is #13 team on defensive boards.
Bulldogs are 1-3 against top 100 teams.
Yale is 9-6 in non-conference games (NC schedule #61)
Yale lost 86-71 at Gonzaga, 75-60 at Kansas.
Yale’s schedule, to this point: #127
bench minutes: #322
Yale is in NCAA’s for third time in last five years.
Last 12 years, Ivy League teams are 9-3 ATS in this round.
Auburn (27-7) ranked #4 by KenPom
Tempo: #58
Experience: #119
Continuity: #78
Auburn won its last six games, scoring 84 ppg.
Tigers are 11-2 in their non-conference games.
Auburn has #1 eFG% defense in country.
Opponents are shooting 42.8% inside arc (#1)
Tigers are 15-7 vs teams ranked in top 100.
Auburn’s schedule, to this point: #53
bench minutes: #8
Auburn won its last seven first round games (2-2 ATS under Pearl)
Auburn beat Yale 86-64 at home, two years ago.
Last five years, #4-seeds are 6-14 ATS in first round.
14 of the last 15 years, a #4-seed lost in the first round.
Colorado vs Florida (-1.5) (@ Indianapolis)
Colorado (25-10)
KenPom rating: 24
Tempo: 184
Experience: 178
Continuity: 61
Colorado won nine of its last 11 games.
Buffs are 10-2 in non-conference games TY.
Colorado has #20 eFG% in the country.
Buffs are #29 team in country on defensive boards.
Colorado is 5-5 vs teams in top 50.
Colorado played four starters 34:00+ in Wednesday’s win.
Buffs outscored Boise State 15-4 over final 4:31 of the 60-53 win.
Florida (24-11) ranked #28 by KenPom
Tempo: #18
Experience: #78
Continuity: #289
Florida is 4-3 in its last seven games.
Gators are 10-3 in their non-conference games.
Florida is #7 team on offensive boards.
Gators have #85 eFG% defense in country.
Gators are 7-8 vs teams ranked in top 50.
Florida’s schedule, to this point: #29
bench minutes: #191
Florida won its last eight first round games.
SEC teams are 5-4 SU/4-5 ATS vs Pac-12 opponents TY.
Texas A&M vs Nebraska (-1.5) (@ Memphis)
Texas A&M (20-14) ranked #45 by KenPom
Tempo: #269
Experience: #46
Continuity: #43
Texas A&M won five of its last six games.
Aggies have #345 eFG% in country.
Luckily for them, Aggies are #1 team in country on offensive boards.
Texas A&M is 9-4 in non-conference games.
Aggies are 7-7 against top 50 teams.
Texas A&M’s schedule, to this point: #18
bench minutes: #156
In his career, Buzz Williams is 5-4 SU in first round games.
Nebraska (23-10) ranked #28 by KenPom
Tempo: #105
Experience: #51
Continuity: #164
Nebraska won seven of its last nine games.
Huskers are 10-1 in their non-conference games (NC sked #322).
Nebraska has #62 eFG% in country.
Opponents are shooting 45.2% inside arc (#14)
Huskers are 13-10 vs teams ranked in the top 100.
Nebraska’s schedule, to this point: #66
bench minutes: #95
Nebraska is in NCAA for first time since 2014; they’re 0-2 since 1997.
Coach Hoiberg was 3-1 in the first round while coaching Iowa State.
This year, SEC teams are 9-4 SU/ATS vs Big 14 opponents.
Vermont vs Duke (-11.5) (@ Brooklyn, NY)
Vermont (28-6) ranked #104 by KenPom
Tempo: #349
Experience: #95
Continuity: #172
Vermont won 10 in row, 19 of last 20 games.
Vermont is 8-5 in their D-I non-conference games.
Catamounts have #24 eFG% defense in country.
Vermont is #8 team on defensive boards.
Catamounts are 2-2 against top 100 teams.
Vermont’s schedule, to this point: #243
bench minutes: #53
Last five years, America East teams are 4-1 ATS in this round.
Vermont is in NCAA’s for 5th time in last seven years.
Duke (24-8) ranked #8 by KenPom
Tempo: #231
Experience: #206
Continuity: #25
Duke split its last six games, losing last two.
Duke is 9-2 in their non-conference games.
Blue Devils have #21 eFG% in country.
Duke is #56 team on defensive boards.
Blue Devils are 13-2 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
Duke’s schedule, to this point: #75
bench minutes: #268
Since 2009, Duke is 7-3 SU/6-4 ATS in first round games.
Last five years, #4-seeds are 6-14 ATS in first round.
14 of the last 15 years, a #4-seed lost in the first round.
Grambling vs Purdue (-26.5) (@ Indianapolis)
Grambling (21-14)
KenPom rating: 260
Tempo: 316
Experience: 210
Continuity: 188
Grambling won SWAC regular season, going 14-4.
Tigers are 1-10 SU in their D-I non-conference games.
Grambling has played the #4 non-conference schedule.
Grambling is turning ball over 20.4% of time (#338)
Tigers are #323 team on defensive boards.
Grambling is 0-6 vs top 100 teams (four losses by 30+).
Grambling played three guys 33:00+ in Wednesday’s OT win.
SWAC teams are 3-2 ATS in last five first round games.
Purdue (29-4) ranked #3 by KenPom
Tempo: #174
Experience: #66
Continuity: #9
Purdue won six of its last seven games.
Purdue has #13 eFG% in country.
Boilers are shooting 40.8% on the arc (#2)
Boilers are 11-0 in non-conference games (NC schedule #13).
Purdue is #8 team on offensive boards.
Boilers are 8-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
Purdue’s schedule, to this point: #4
bench minutes: #239
Purdue is 4-2 ATS in last six first round games.
Boilers lost in first round LY, as a 23-point favorite.
Last four years, #1-seeds are 6-10 ATS in first round.
Charleston vs Alabama (-9.5) (@ Spokane)
Charleston (32-6) ranked #99 by KenPom
Tempo: #58
Experience: #220
Continuity: #252
Charleston won its last 12 games.
Charleston hasn’t played in ten days.
Cougars have #83 eFG% in country.
Charleston is #46 team on offensive boards.
Cougars are 5-4 against top 150 teams.
Charleston’s schedule, to this point: #226
bench minutes: #25
Charleston is in NCAA’s for 3rd time in seven years (lost 63-57 LY)
Cougars’ last first round win was in 1997 (0-4 since)
CAA teams lost last ten first round games (0-4 ATS last four).
Alabama (21-11) ranked #12 by KenPom
Tempo: #11
Experience: #60
Continuity: #276
Alabama lost four of its last six games.
They gave up 100+ points in three of the four losses.
Crimson Tide is 8-5 in non-conference games (NC SOS #17).
Alabama has #11 eFG% in country.
Crimson Tide is #26 team on offensive boards.
Opponents are shooting 51.1% inside arc (#217)
Crimson Tide is 12-11 vs teams ranked in top 100.
Alabama’s schedule, to this point: #5
bench minutes: #139
Alabama is 3-1 SU/2-2 ATS in last four first round games.
Last five years, #4-seeds are 6-14 ATS in first round.
14 of the last 15 years, a #4-seed lost in the first round.
Longwood vs Houston (-22.5) (@ Memphis)
Longwood (21-13) ranked #158 by KenPom
Tempo: #226
Experience: #137
Continuity: #145
Longwood won seven of its last nine games.
Lancers haven’t played in 12 days.
Lancers force turnovers 19.7% of time (#45)
Longwood is #12 team on offensive boards.
Lancers are 9-3 in their D-I non-conference games (NC SOS #345).
Longwood is 3-6 against top 200 teams.
Longwood’s schedule, to this point: #285
bench minutes: #218
Longwood is 0-2 vs teams in top 125, losing by 4-9 points.
Last seven years, Big South teams are 0-7 SU/1-6 ATS in this round.
Houston (30-4) ranked #2 by KenPom
Tempo: #348
Experience: #95
Continuity: #127
Houston won 11 of its last 12 games.
Cougars are 13-0 in their non-conference games (NC SOS #226).
Houston has #2 eFG% defense in country.
Opponents are shooting 43.4% inside arc (#4)
Cougars are 11-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
Houston’s schedule, to this point: #15
bench minutes: #194
Under Sampson, Houston is 5-0 SU/3-2 ATS in first round games.
Last four years, #1-seeds are 6-10 ATS in first round.
James Madison vs Wisconsin. (-4.5) (@ Brooklyn, NY)
James Madison (31-3) ranked #58 by KenPom
Tempo: #71
Experience: #12
Continuity: #97
James Madison won its last 13 games.
Dukes have #23 eFG% defense in country.
Dukes have #34 eFG% in country.
JMU is forcing turnovers 19.8% of time (#42).
Dukes are 1-2 against top 100 teams.
JMU started the season with an OT win at Michigan State
JMU’s schedule, to this point: #293
bench minutes: #124
James Madison is in NCAA’s for first time since 2013.
Sun Belt teams are 5-3 ATS in last eight first round games.
Wisconsin (22-13) ranked #17 by KenPom
Tempo: #307
Experience: #48
Continuity: #8
Wisconsin is 6-9 SU since February 1st.
They won three of four games in Big 14 Tourney last week.
Badgers have #275 eFG% defense in country.
Badgers are 8-3 in their non-conference games (NC SOS #49).
Wisconsin is #17 team on defensive boards.
Wisconsin’s schedule, to this point: #2
bench minutes: #283
Under Gard, Badgers are 5-1 SU/ATS in first round games.
Last three years, favorites are 8-4 ATS in #5-12 seed first round games.
TCU (-3.5) vs Utah State (@ Indianapolis)
TCU (21-12) ranked #35 by KenPom
Tempo: #65
Experience: #3
Continuity: #139
TCU is 5-7 in its last 12 games.
Horned Frogs are forcing turnovers 20.8% of time (#22)
TCU is #20 team on offensive boards.
TCU is 7-5 in games decided by 7 or less points.
Horned Frogs are 7-12 against top 100 teams.
TCU’s schedule, to this point: #47
bench minutes: #122
TCU is in NCAA’s for 3rd year in row; they won in 1st round last two years.
Coach Dixon is 10-4 SU in first round games.
Utah State (27-6) ranked #47 by KenPom
Tempo: #107
Experience: #79
Continuity: #360
Utah State won six of its last seven games.
Aggies are 10-1 in their D-I non-conference games.
Utah State is shooting 57.1% inside arc (#12)
Opponents are shooting 53.1% inside arc (#304)
Aggies are 5-5 vs teams ranked in top 50.
Utah State’s schedule, to this point: #87
bench minutes: #327
Since 2019, Utah State is 0-3 in first round games.
Aggies lost last nine first round games; their last win was in 2001.
Big X teams are 5-1 SU/4-2 ATS vs Mountain West foes this season.
Grand Canyon vs Saint Mary’s (-4.5) (@ Spokane)
Grand Canyon (29-4) ranked #53 by KenPom
Tempo: #135
Experience: #59
Continuity: #156
Grand Canyon won five in row, 12 of last 14 games.
Antelopes have #10 eFG% defense in country.
Antelopes are forcing turnovers 19.9% of time (#38)
Grand Canyon is #30 team on offensive boards.
Antelopes are 3-1 against top 100 teams.
Antelopes allowed 75+ points in all four of their losses.
Grand Canyon’s schedule, to this point: #204
bench minutes: #292
Grand Canyon is 0-2 in first round games, losing by 12-12 points.
Last four years, WAC teams are 1-3 SU/4-0 ATS in first round games.
Saint Mary’s (26-7) ranked #18 by KenPom
Tempo: #358
Experience: #172
Continuity: #33
Saint Mary’s won 18 of its last 19 games.
Gaels are 8-6 in their D-I non-conference games.
Saint Mary’s has #3 eFG% defense in country.
Opponents are shooting 43.6% inside arc (#5)
Gaels are 7-5 vs teams ranked in top 100.
Saint Mary’s schedule, to this point: #109
bench minutes: #258
Saint Mary’s is 3-1 SU/3-0-1 ATS in last four first round games.
WAC teams are 4-2 SU/6-0 ATS vs WCC teams this year,
Saint Mary’s playing in Gonzaga’s city is a little weird.
Last three years, favorites are 8-4 ATS in #5-12 seed first round games.
Northwestern (21-11) ranked #46 by KenPom
Tempo: #32
Experience: #53
Continuity: #76
Northwestern lost three of its last four games.
Wildcats are shooting 39.4% on the arc (#4)
Northwestern has #249 eFG% defense in country.
Wildcats are 11-7 vs top 100 teams.
Northwestern is in non-conference games
Northwestern is 9-7 in games decided by 7 or less points.
Northwestern’s schedule, to this point: #49
bench minutes: #303
Northwestern is in NCAA’s for 2nd year in row, after making it once the previous 25 years.
Florida Atlantic (25-8) ranked #41 by KenPom
Tempo: #138
Experience: #43
Continuity: #1
FAU won four of its last five games.
Owls are shooting 56% inside the arc (#17)
FAU is #42 team on offensive boards.
FAU is 10-3 in non-conference games (NC SOS #40)
Owls are 11-3 vs top 100 teams.
FAU is 10-6 in games decided by 7 or less points.
FAU’s schedule, to this point: #93
bench minutes: #151
FAU made Final Four LY; their previous NCAA’s was in 2002.
AAC/Big 14 split their six meetings this season SU/ATS
Colgate vs Baylor (-13.5) (@ Memphis)
Colgate (25-9) ranked #145 by KenPom
Tempo: #253
Experience: #151
Continuity: #23
Colgate won five in row, 17 of last 18 games.
Colgate allowed 60.4 ppg in its last five games.
Red Raiders have #31 eFG% defense in country.
Colgate is #19 team on defensive boards.
Red Raiders are 3-6 against top 200 teams.
Colgate’s schedule, to this point: #340
bench minutes: #59
Last six years, Patriot League teams are 0-6 SU/4-2 ATS in this round.
Colgate is in NCAA’s for 5th year in row (2-2 SU/ATS previous four)
Baylor (23-10) ranked #14 by KenPom
Tempo: #281
Experience: #89
Continuity: #236
Baylor split its last eight games.
Bears are 10-2 in their D-I non-conference games.
Baylor has #16 eFG% in country.
Opponents are shooting 51.9% inside arc (#245)
Bears are 9-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
Baylor’s schedule, to this point: #1
bench minutes: #302
Baylor is 5-0 SU/4-1 ATS in last five first round games.
Last four years, #3-seeds are 10-6 ATS vs #14-seeds.
San Diego State (-6.5) vs UAB (@ Spokane)
San Diego State (24-10) ranked #21 by KenPom
Tempo: #266
Experience: #44
Continuity: #118
San Diego State lost three of its last five games.
Aztecs’ last four losses were all by 5 or less points.
Aztecs have #33 eFG% defense in country.
San Diego State is 9-2 in D-I non-conference games.
Aztecs are 14-10 against top 125 teams.
San Diego State’s schedule, to this point: #25
bench minutes: #212
San Diego State lost the national title game LY; before that, they had lost their last three first round games.
UAB (23-11) ranked #106 by KenPom
Tempo: #153
Experience: #221
Continuity: #242
UAB won its last five games.
Blazers are 7-5 in their D-I non-conference games.
UAB is #22 team on offensive boards.
Blazers get 23.1% of points on foul line (#23)
Blazers are 9-6 vs teams ranked in top 100.
UAB’s schedule, to this point: #98
bench minutes: #269
UAB coach Kennedy is 1-2 in first round games.
Blazers are in NCAA’s for second time in three years.
Mountain West teams won both their games vs AAC teams TY.
Last three years, favorites are 8-4 ATS in #5-12 seed first round games.
Western Kentucky vs Marquette (-14.5) (@ Indianapolis)
Western Kentucky (22-11) ranked #132 by KenPom
Tempo: #1
Experience: #264
Continuity: #308
Hilltoppers won C-USA Tournament to get here.
WKU had lost its last four regular season games.
Hilltoppers have #67 eFG% defense in country.
WKU plays fastest-tempo games in country.
Hilltoppers are 8-3 in D-I non-league games.
WKU’s schedule, to this point: #243
bench minutes: #29
WKU is in NCAA’s for first time since 2013.
Last eight years, C-USA teams are 6-2 SU/ATS in this round.
Marquette (23-10) ranked #14 by KenPom
Tempo: #281
Experience: #89
Continuity: #236
Marquette’s star G Kolek (oblique) is expected back here.
Marquette split the last six games, with Kolek out.
Eagles are forcing turnovers 21.1% of time (#20)
Marquette is shooting 56% inside arc (#16)
Eagles are 8-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
Marquette’s schedule, to this point: #7
bench minutes: #176
Marquette lost three of last four first round games.
Shaka Smart made Final Four in 2011, but is 1-6 in his last seven first round games.
Last four years, #3-seeds are 10-6 ATS vs #14-seeds.
Stetson vs UConn (-26.5) (@ Brooklyn, NY)
Stetson (22-12) ranked #218 by KenPom
Tempo: #257
Experience: #192
Continuity: #101
Stetson won nine of its last 11 games.
Hatters have #266 eFG% defense in country.
Stetson is shooting 36.5% on the arc (#37)
Stetson is #300 team on defensive boards.
Hatters are 5-6 in D-I non-league games.
Hatters are 3-4 against top 200 teams.
Stetson’s schedule, to this point: #267
bench minutes: #335
Stetson is in NCAA’s for the first time.
A-SUN teams are 6-2 ATS in last eight first round games.
UConn (31-3) ranked #1 by KenPom
Tempo: #329
Experience: #69
Continuity: #149
UConn won seven in row, 21 of last 22 games.
Huskies won the national title last year.
UConn has #6 eFG% in country, #4 eFG% defense.
Opponents are #15 team on offensive boards.
Huskies are 10-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
UConn’s schedule, to this point: #34
bench minutes: #227
Under Hurley, UConn is 1-2 first round games.
Last four years, #1-seeds are 6-10 ATS in first round.
New Mexico (-2.5) vs Clemson (@ Memphis)
New Mexico (26-9) ranked #23 by KenPom
Tempo: #8
Experience: #41
Continuity: #214
New Mexico won MW tourney last week, to get here.
Lobos were 4-6 SU in last 10 regular season games.
Lobos have #57 eFG% defense in country.
New Mexico is #50 team on offensive boards.
Lobos are 8-6 against top 50 teams.
New Mexico’s schedule, to this point: #85
bench minutes: #140
New Mexico is in NCAA’s for first time since 2014.
Clemson (23-10) ranked #34 by KenPom
Tempo: #260
Experience: #27
Continuity: #63
Clemson lost three of its last four games.
Tigers are shooting 54.5% inside arc (#37)
Opponents are shooting 47.1% inside arc (#49)
Clemson is 10-1 in non-conference games.
Tigers are 7-3 vs teams ranked in top 50.
Clemson’s schedule, to this point: #41
bench minutes: #236
Tigers are in NCAA’s for third time in last seven years.
Since 1998, Clemson is 1-6 in first round games (1-2 under Brownell).
Last eight years, underdogs are 18-14 ATS in #6-11 seed games.
Yale vs Auburn (-13.5) (@ Spokane)
Yale (22-9) ranked #84 by KenPom
Tempo: #327
Experience: #235
Continuity: #21
Yale has won five of its last six games.
Bulldogs are 3-3 ATS as an underdog this year.
Yale is #18 team in country protecting the ball.
Yale is #13 team on defensive boards.
Bulldogs are 1-3 against top 100 teams.
Yale is 9-6 in non-conference games (NC schedule #61)
Yale lost 86-71 at Gonzaga, 75-60 at Kansas.
Yale’s schedule, to this point: #127
bench minutes: #322
Yale is in NCAA’s for third time in last five years.
Last 12 years, Ivy League teams are 9-3 ATS in this round.
Auburn (27-7) ranked #4 by KenPom
Tempo: #58
Experience: #119
Continuity: #78
Auburn won its last six games, scoring 84 ppg.
Tigers are 11-2 in their non-conference games.
Auburn has #1 eFG% defense in country.
Opponents are shooting 42.8% inside arc (#1)
Tigers are 15-7 vs teams ranked in top 100.
Auburn’s schedule, to this point: #53
bench minutes: #8
Auburn won its last seven first round games (2-2 ATS under Pearl)
Auburn beat Yale 86-64 at home, two years ago.
Last five years, #4-seeds are 6-14 ATS in first round.
14 of the last 15 years, a #4-seed lost in the first round.
Colorado vs Florida (-1.5) (@ Indianapolis)
Colorado (25-10)
KenPom rating: 24
Tempo: 184
Experience: 178
Continuity: 61
Colorado won nine of its last 11 games.
Buffs are 10-2 in non-conference games TY.
Colorado has #20 eFG% in the country.
Buffs are #29 team in country on defensive boards.
Colorado is 5-5 vs teams in top 50.
Colorado played four starters 34:00+ in Wednesday’s win.
Buffs outscored Boise State 15-4 over final 4:31 of the 60-53 win.
Florida (24-11) ranked #28 by KenPom
Tempo: #18
Experience: #78
Continuity: #289
Florida is 4-3 in its last seven games.
Gators are 10-3 in their non-conference games.
Florida is #7 team on offensive boards.
Gators have #85 eFG% defense in country.
Gators are 7-8 vs teams ranked in top 50.
Florida’s schedule, to this point: #29
bench minutes: #191
Florida won its last eight first round games.
SEC teams are 5-4 SU/4-5 ATS vs Pac-12 opponents TY.
Texas A&M vs Nebraska (-1.5) (@ Memphis)
Texas A&M (20-14) ranked #45 by KenPom
Tempo: #269
Experience: #46
Continuity: #43
Texas A&M won five of its last six games.
Aggies have #345 eFG% in country.
Luckily for them, Aggies are #1 team in country on offensive boards.
Texas A&M is 9-4 in non-conference games.
Aggies are 7-7 against top 50 teams.
Texas A&M’s schedule, to this point: #18
bench minutes: #156
In his career, Buzz Williams is 5-4 SU in first round games.
Nebraska (23-10) ranked #28 by KenPom
Tempo: #105
Experience: #51
Continuity: #164
Nebraska won seven of its last nine games.
Huskers are 10-1 in their non-conference games (NC sked #322).
Nebraska has #62 eFG% in country.
Opponents are shooting 45.2% inside arc (#14)
Huskers are 13-10 vs teams ranked in the top 100.
Nebraska’s schedule, to this point: #66
bench minutes: #95
Nebraska is in NCAA for first time since 2014; they’re 0-2 since 1997.
Coach Hoiberg was 3-1 in the first round while coaching Iowa State.
This year, SEC teams are 9-4 SU/ATS vs Big 14 opponents.
Vermont vs Duke (-11.5) (@ Brooklyn, NY)
Vermont (28-6) ranked #104 by KenPom
Tempo: #349
Experience: #95
Continuity: #172
Vermont won 10 in row, 19 of last 20 games.
Vermont is 8-5 in their D-I non-conference games.
Catamounts have #24 eFG% defense in country.
Vermont is #8 team on defensive boards.
Catamounts are 2-2 against top 100 teams.
Vermont’s schedule, to this point: #243
bench minutes: #53
Last five years, America East teams are 4-1 ATS in this round.
Vermont is in NCAA’s for 5th time in last seven years.
Duke (24-8) ranked #8 by KenPom
Tempo: #231
Experience: #206
Continuity: #25
Duke split its last six games, losing last two.
Duke is 9-2 in their non-conference games.
Blue Devils have #21 eFG% in country.
Duke is #56 team on defensive boards.
Blue Devils are 13-2 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
Duke’s schedule, to this point: #75
bench minutes: #268
Since 2009, Duke is 7-3 SU/6-4 ATS in first round games.
Last five years, #4-seeds are 6-14 ATS in first round.
14 of the last 15 years, a #4-seed lost in the first round.
Grambling vs Purdue (-26.5) (@ Indianapolis)
Grambling (21-14)
KenPom rating: 260
Tempo: 316
Experience: 210
Continuity: 188
Grambling won SWAC regular season, going 14-4.
Tigers are 1-10 SU in their D-I non-conference games.
Grambling has played the #4 non-conference schedule.
Grambling is turning ball over 20.4% of time (#338)
Tigers are #323 team on defensive boards.
Grambling is 0-6 vs top 100 teams (four losses by 30+).
Grambling played three guys 33:00+ in Wednesday’s OT win.
SWAC teams are 3-2 ATS in last five first round games.
Purdue (29-4) ranked #3 by KenPom
Tempo: #174
Experience: #66
Continuity: #9
Purdue won six of its last seven games.
Purdue has #13 eFG% in country.
Boilers are shooting 40.8% on the arc (#2)
Boilers are 11-0 in non-conference games (NC schedule #13).
Purdue is #8 team on offensive boards.
Boilers are 8-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
Purdue’s schedule, to this point: #4
bench minutes: #239
Purdue is 4-2 ATS in last six first round games.
Boilers lost in first round LY, as a 23-point favorite.
Last four years, #1-seeds are 6-10 ATS in first round.
Charleston vs Alabama (-9.5) (@ Spokane)
Charleston (32-6) ranked #99 by KenPom
Tempo: #58
Experience: #220
Continuity: #252
Charleston won its last 12 games.
Charleston hasn’t played in ten days.
Cougars have #83 eFG% in country.
Charleston is #46 team on offensive boards.
Cougars are 5-4 against top 150 teams.
Charleston’s schedule, to this point: #226
bench minutes: #25
Charleston is in NCAA’s for 3rd time in seven years (lost 63-57 LY)
Cougars’ last first round win was in 1997 (0-4 since)
CAA teams lost last ten first round games (0-4 ATS last four).
Alabama (21-11) ranked #12 by KenPom
Tempo: #11
Experience: #60
Continuity: #276
Alabama lost four of its last six games.
They gave up 100+ points in three of the four losses.
Crimson Tide is 8-5 in non-conference games (NC SOS #17).
Alabama has #11 eFG% in country.
Crimson Tide is #26 team on offensive boards.
Opponents are shooting 51.1% inside arc (#217)
Crimson Tide is 12-11 vs teams ranked in top 100.
Alabama’s schedule, to this point: #5
bench minutes: #139
Alabama is 3-1 SU/2-2 ATS in last four first round games.
Last five years, #4-seeds are 6-14 ATS in first round.
14 of the last 15 years, a #4-seed lost in the first round.
Longwood vs Houston (-22.5) (@ Memphis)
Longwood (21-13) ranked #158 by KenPom
Tempo: #226
Experience: #137
Continuity: #145
Longwood won seven of its last nine games.
Lancers haven’t played in 12 days.
Lancers force turnovers 19.7% of time (#45)
Longwood is #12 team on offensive boards.
Lancers are 9-3 in their D-I non-conference games (NC SOS #345).
Longwood is 3-6 against top 200 teams.
Longwood’s schedule, to this point: #285
bench minutes: #218
Longwood is 0-2 vs teams in top 125, losing by 4-9 points.
Last seven years, Big South teams are 0-7 SU/1-6 ATS in this round.
Houston (30-4) ranked #2 by KenPom
Tempo: #348
Experience: #95
Continuity: #127
Houston won 11 of its last 12 games.
Cougars are 13-0 in their non-conference games (NC SOS #226).
Houston has #2 eFG% defense in country.
Opponents are shooting 43.4% inside arc (#4)
Cougars are 11-0 vs teams ranked outside top 100.
Houston’s schedule, to this point: #15
bench minutes: #194
Under Sampson, Houston is 5-0 SU/3-2 ATS in first round games.
Last four years, #1-seeds are 6-10 ATS in first round.
James Madison vs Wisconsin. (-4.5) (@ Brooklyn, NY)
James Madison (31-3) ranked #58 by KenPom
Tempo: #71
Experience: #12
Continuity: #97
James Madison won its last 13 games.
Dukes have #23 eFG% defense in country.
Dukes have #34 eFG% in country.
JMU is forcing turnovers 19.8% of time (#42).
Dukes are 1-2 against top 100 teams.
JMU started the season with an OT win at Michigan State
JMU’s schedule, to this point: #293
bench minutes: #124
James Madison is in NCAA’s for first time since 2013.
Sun Belt teams are 5-3 ATS in last eight first round games.
Wisconsin (22-13) ranked #17 by KenPom
Tempo: #307
Experience: #48
Continuity: #8
Wisconsin is 6-9 SU since February 1st.
They won three of four games in Big 14 Tourney last week.
Badgers have #275 eFG% defense in country.
Badgers are 8-3 in their non-conference games (NC SOS #49).
Wisconsin is #17 team on defensive boards.
Wisconsin’s schedule, to this point: #2
bench minutes: #283
Under Gard, Badgers are 5-1 SU/ATS in first round games.
Last three years, favorites are 8-4 ATS in #5-12 seed first round games.
TCU (-3.5) vs Utah State (@ Indianapolis)
TCU (21-12) ranked #35 by KenPom
Tempo: #65
Experience: #3
Continuity: #139
TCU is 5-7 in its last 12 games.
Horned Frogs are forcing turnovers 20.8% of time (#22)
TCU is #20 team on offensive boards.
TCU is 7-5 in games decided by 7 or less points.
Horned Frogs are 7-12 against top 100 teams.
TCU’s schedule, to this point: #47
bench minutes: #122
TCU is in NCAA’s for 3rd year in row; they won in 1st round last two years.
Coach Dixon is 10-4 SU in first round games.
Utah State (27-6) ranked #47 by KenPom
Tempo: #107
Experience: #79
Continuity: #360
Utah State won six of its last seven games.
Aggies are 10-1 in their D-I non-conference games.
Utah State is shooting 57.1% inside arc (#12)
Opponents are shooting 53.1% inside arc (#304)
Aggies are 5-5 vs teams ranked in top 50.
Utah State’s schedule, to this point: #87
bench minutes: #327
Since 2019, Utah State is 0-3 in first round games.
Aggies lost last nine first round games; their last win was in 2001.
Big X teams are 5-1 SU/4-2 ATS vs Mountain West foes this season.
Grand Canyon vs Saint Mary’s (-4.5) (@ Spokane)
Grand Canyon (29-4) ranked #53 by KenPom
Tempo: #135
Experience: #59
Continuity: #156
Grand Canyon won five in row, 12 of last 14 games.
Antelopes have #10 eFG% defense in country.
Antelopes are forcing turnovers 19.9% of time (#38)
Grand Canyon is #30 team on offensive boards.
Antelopes are 3-1 against top 100 teams.
Antelopes allowed 75+ points in all four of their losses.
Grand Canyon’s schedule, to this point: #204
bench minutes: #292
Grand Canyon is 0-2 in first round games, losing by 12-12 points.
Last four years, WAC teams are 1-3 SU/4-0 ATS in first round games.
Saint Mary’s (26-7) ranked #18 by KenPom
Tempo: #358
Experience: #172
Continuity: #33
Saint Mary’s won 18 of its last 19 games.
Gaels are 8-6 in their D-I non-conference games.
Saint Mary’s has #3 eFG% defense in country.
Opponents are shooting 43.6% inside arc (#5)
Gaels are 7-5 vs teams ranked in top 100.
Saint Mary’s schedule, to this point: #109
bench minutes: #258
Saint Mary’s is 3-1 SU/3-0-1 ATS in last four first round games.
WAC teams are 4-2 SU/6-0 ATS vs WCC teams this year,
Saint Mary’s playing in Gonzaga’s city is a little weird.
Last three years, favorites are 8-4 ATS in #5-12 seed first round games.