It’s that time of the year again, folks. The excitement is palpable and the tension is mounting. We are talking about none other than the NCAA tournament, the March madness that grips the nation every year. As we await the release of the official bracket, let’s take a look at some projected brackets that have been making the rounds.
March Madness 2020 Bracket Projections
The above image gives us a sneak peek into what we can expect from the NCAA tournament this year. The projections have been made after analyzing the teams and their performances throughout the season. Of course, these are just projections and the actual bracket may look very different when it is released. However, it is always fascinating to speculate and see how the tournament may play out.
According to the projected bracket, the top four seeds in each region are occupied by the following teams:
East Region
- Kansas
- Seton Hall
- Kentucky
- Florida State
Midwest Region
- Baylor
- Creighton
- Maryland
- Auburn
South Region
- Gonzaga
- Duke
- Florida
- Butler
West Region
- San Diego State
- Oregon
- Michigan State
- BYU
As expected, there are some interesting matchups in the opening rounds itself. For instance, the projected bracket has a tantalizing clash between Duke and Kentucky, two of the most successful and popular college basketball teams in history. Similarly, the potential matchup between Kansas and Seton Hall can be expected to be a close and thrilling encounter.
Of course, there are always some upsets in the tournament, which is what makes it so exciting. While the projected bracket has some of the usual suspects making it to the later rounds, we can always expect some lower-seeded teams to make a deep run. Who will be the Cinderella team this year? Only time will tell.
Gonzaga: The Team to Beat?
One team that has been grabbing headlines this season is Gonzaga. The Bulldogs have been near-perfect this season, with a record of 31-2 going into the tournament. They have been playing some scintillating basketball, with a well-rounded team that can score from all over the court.
Of course, being the top seed in the South Region means that Gonzaga will have to deal with some tough competition along the way. Teams like Duke and Florida can be expected to give them a run for their money. However, if Gonzaga can continue their dominant form, they may very well be the team to beat in the tournament.
One of the biggest strengths of Gonzaga has been their coach, Mark Few. He has been with the team for over two decades and has built a winning culture at the university. He has helped develop some of the best players in the country and has always kept the team’s focus on winning games.
The star player for Gonzaga this season has been Filip Petrusev, the Serbian forward who has been averaging 17.5 points per game. Petrusev has been a dominant force in the paint and has been a big reason for the team’s success so far. Of course, he will need to continue his form in the tournament if Gonzaga wants to win it all.
In Conclusion
The NCAA tournament is always full of surprises and this year promises to be no different. While the bracket projections give us an idea of what to expect, things can change quickly in the tournament. That’s what makes it so exciting. We will just have to wait and see who emerges as the champions this year.
