It's March Baby!!

Play in time

Yep, the time is here, NCAA tourney time is here and eight teams will be trying to punch their tickets into the Field of 64 over the next to days. I will get to my full bracket but for now....will give my picks to fill the last slots.

So...let's get started!

NCAA Play First Four

Mount St. Mary's (16) vs New Orleans (16)

New Orleans will be looking to make a statement in their return to NCAA play. The Privateers were once in yearly consideration for bids but the programme went into lower divisions before returning to Division 1 play.

Neither team has super size but it should not matter in this one.

In the end, I give the nod to New Orleans who will earn the right to be trounced by Villanova.

New Orleans by 11

Kansas State (11) vs Wake Forest (11)

These two are pretty even on paper and upon looking through their rosters. Kansas State could easily have five or so more wins after a few close calls throughout the season. Ditto for Wake Forest. Cincy awaits!

When all else fails.... ACC, ACC, ACC!!

Wake by 6

UNC Central (16) vs Cal-Davis (16)

The honour of facing Kansas goes to...

Cal-Davis has a slight size advantage, the Aggies had a few close ones through the season and should be battle tested in their first NCAA action. NCCU will be a tough ask but in the end...giving it to the Aggies.

Cal-Davis by 5

USC (11) vs Providence (11)

Though the winner of this one may not have much of a chance against SMU, it should be entertaining.

Late season wins over Butler and Creighton give the Friars credibility heading in. Though the Trojans lost two of three versus UCLA, they were in it until the end during the PAC 12 tourney.

The play of Benny Boatwright for the Trojans will be the key. If he makes contributions....forward march the Men of Troy!

USC by 8

Lots more to come!!