Italics denote a First Four matchup.
The Bracket
NOTE: The projections account for all games played before Monday, January 25th. The bracket is assembled in accordance with the official 2015-16 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship principles and procedures for establishing the bracket. You can compare these projections with those of other bracketologists nationwide at the Bracket Matrix.
First Four games:
12-East – Gonzaga vs Cincinnati
16-Midwest – Montana vs Hampton
16-West – Texas Southern vs Mount St. Mary’s
11-West – Seton Hall vs Florida State
Most Intriguing Matchup: Duke vs Monmouth would be the ultimate good versus evil matchup
Most Upset-Prone Matchup: Purdue vs Arkansas-Little Rock would be a classic 5-12 upset candidate, as shown by the Trojans’ continued dominance in the Sun Belt.
Next: The Breakdown