Here we are. Down to the Sweet 16. There’s really only one team that could be considered a cinderella team, NC State. Twelve of my thirteen top ranked teams are in the Sweet 16.
Here are the expected winners in the Sweet 16 round:
| Region | High Seed | Low Seed | Chance of winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| West | (2) Arizona | (6) Clemson | 56.94% |
| East | (1) UConn | (5) San Diego St | 64.43% |
| West | (1) UNC | (4) Alabama | 55.46% |
| East | (2) Iowa St | (3) Illinois | 52.43% |
| South | (2) Marquette | (11) NC State | 59.88% |
| Midwest | (1) Purdue | (5) Gonzaga | 65.75% |
| South | (1) Houston | (4) Duke | 61.47% |
| Midwest | (2) Tennessee | (3) Creighton | 55.46% |