South The WCC-champion Bulldogs come in with a chip on their shoulders. They're a bit tired of the Cinderella angle brought on by their success of the past two tournaments, and a win here over the ACC-tested Cavs would put a stop to that kind of talk in a hurry. East This one could come down to the big men, too. The Buckeyes bring Ken Johnson, a brilliant shot blocker with a fast-improving offensive arsenal. The Bruins answer with Dan Gadzuric, a mercurial middle man who can explode or implode on any given night.
Every year there's a sentimental favorite.
This year it's coach Eddie Sutton's Cowboys, who dealt with a midseason tragedy when a team plane went down. The Trojans are more talented, but emotion at this time of year can do wonders for a team. The contrast in styles alone makes this a game worth hoping for. West Another study in contrasts, this is the structure of the Hoosiers against the style of Cincy. 6 Wisconsin vs. No.