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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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.
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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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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