SI’s Pat Forde Picks Every Game for the 2023 NCAA Tournament

Our expert’s predictions for the 68-team field.

Author:
SI Staff
Updated:
Mar 13, 2023
Original:
Mar 13, 2023

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Alabama Crimson Tide

Houston Cougars

Kansas Jayhawks

Texas Longhorns

The 68-team field for the men’s NCAA tournament has been revealed, and there are plenty of intriguing early matchups.

And while many blue-blood programs have dominated in recent years, the lower half of the bracket is filled with teams poised to pull off a few upsets.

So, how does one sort through the madness? Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde makes his round-by-round picks, including for a few standout 8-vs.-9 clashes in the first round.