On April 3, one team will hoist the coveted NCAA men’s basketball tournament trophy in Houston, Texas. This season has felt more wide open than any other, and — in looking at the bracket — there are several teams that have a legitimate shot at a title.
There are a lot of things to take into account when building your bracket like which teams have the hardest paths, KenPom rankings and injuries, location and momentum. Is Duke peaking at the wrong time? Will Marcus Sasser be available? Who has the best vibes right now?
After all that analysis, we asked our staff for their Final Four picks and national champion. Let’s get to it.