Monday, March 17, 2008

Bracket Breakdown: East Region

Top Four Seeds: North Carolina, Tennessee, Louisville, Washington State,
Favorite: North Carolina
Sleeper: Notre Dame
Bracket Buster: Butler
Best First Round Game: Indiana vs Arkansas
Upset Watch: Washington State vs Winthrop
Best Players You Don't Know: Reggie Larry F Boise State,Demetric Bennett G South Ala.

North Carolina received the overall number one seed but the committee did not do any favors by making the East the hardest region in the tournament. Tennessee was in the hunt for a number one seed but their semi-final loss to Arkansas put them in the two seed line and they were rewarded by having a potential second round game with bracket busters Butler or South Alabama. This is the toughest region and most of the time in regions like this you usually get the chalk. Look for the top teams to hold seed and advance. Louisville and Notre Dame are playing the best ball of the season and should not be overlooked. Oklahoma has the potential to spring an upset of Louisville but if Rick Pitino's crew listens, they could be going a long way.

Sweet Sixteen: North Carolina, Notre Dame, Louisville, Tennessee
Elite Eight: North Carolina vs Louisville
East Region Champion: North Carolina
Most Outstanding Player: Tyler Hansbrough C North Carolina

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