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A few popular picks this year & an interesting stat to chew on.. 

 

Teams who started unranked and finished ranked in the top 10 of the AP poll, earning a #1 or #2 seed in the tournament along the way are a combined 0 for 37 when it comes to making the final 4.

 

This year has two qualifiers: St. Johns and Michigan State

 

63% (15 of 24) of the 2 seeds that meet that mold have not survived the opening weekend.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by HockeyNight11:

A few popular picks this year & an interesting stat to chew on..    Teams who started unranked and finished ranked in the top 10 of the AP poll, earning a #1 or #2 seed in the tournament along the way are a combined 0 for 37 when it comes to making the final 4.   This year has two qualifiers: St. Johns and Michigan State   63% (15 of 24) of the 2 seeds that meet that mold have not survived the opening weekend.

 

 

Updated for 2026 bracket pickers 

0 for 39 and the Johnnies don’t survive the opening weekend.

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