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Can Fred VanVleet and Wichita State continue their unbeaten streak past a brutal Midwest regional?

Can Fred VanVleet and Wichita State continue their unbeaten streak past a brutal Midwest regional?

By Pete Thamel

If Arizona can make it past an early matchup with Oklahoma State, it could cruise to a Final Four.

If Arizona can make it past an early matchup with Oklahoma State, it could cruise to a Final Four.

By Pete Thamel

Marcus Paige and UNC have suffered terrible losses and recorded monumental wins. How far can the Tar Heels go?

Marcus Paige and UNC have suffered terrible losses and recorded monumental wins. How far can the Tar Heels go?

By Brian Hamilton

While Joel Embiid is out, all eyes will be on Andrew Wiggins. Can he carry the Jayhawks' load?

While Joel Embiid is out, all eyes will be on Andrew Wiggins. Can he carry the Jayhawks' load?

Florida has flirted with disaster lately, but it's a self-starting, veteran group that may not have to see UCLA or Kansas on the way to the Final Four. The Gators will get there, remaining the championship favorite.

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