No. 8 K-State vs. No. 1 Syracuse: With how badly Cuse played on Thursday, they can either take that and use it as motivation against K-State, or they will fall flat on their faces. I think the latter, go with K-State.
No. 7 Gonzaga vs. No. 2 Ohio State: Both teams played pretty well in their first round games against West Virginia and Loyola (MD). But, since this game is at Pittsburgh, it will be a largely Buckeyes centric crowd, so go with the Bucks.
No. 6 Murray St. vs. No. 3 Marquette: This is a very interesting game, as it's being played in Louisville, which is in Murray State's backyard of Kentucky. And, since I love Pat Forde and trust him, he says the Racers are going to the final four, while I don't go that much of a stretch, watch this very experienced team be this year's cinderella story.
No. 5 Vandy vs. No. 4 Wisconsin: Both of these teams are playing very very good basketball right now, and Vandy won the SEC title over the best team in college hoops Kentucky, go with the Commodores in the battle of the brain colleges.
No. 12 VCU vs. No. 4 Indiana: Who wouldn't love to see a rematch between UK and IU in the Sweet 16 from their game in December where IU hit a last second 3 to propel them in their comeback from doormat status from a few years ago when Kelvin Sampson was at IU and they had all of those sanctions laid upon them. Go with the Hoosiers.
No. 8 Iowa State vs. No. 1 Kentucky: Now, look at the above statement. Who do you think I'm going to pick? I want a rematch in the sweet 16. Plus, this game is in UK's backyard of Louisville. The place will be jamming. Heck, 8,000 fans showed up for an open practice on Wednesday. This game is going to be a no contest.
No. 11 Colorado vs. No. 3 Baylor: Baylor coming from a jam packed great conference and had a potential player of the year candidate in Perry Jones III. Colorado, congrats on winning a crappy PAC-12 tourney, and enjoy the rest of your semester.
No. 5 New Mexico vs. No. 4 Louisville: If you looked at my final four picks prior to the beginning of the tournament, you've got a pretty good clue who I'm picking here.
So, that's Saturday's games, be sure to check back in here late Saturday for my picks on the Sunday games, which featured some great upsets. Enjoy the madness everyone!
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