Based on Friday’s results, I believe the No. 1 seeds for next week's NCAA tournament -- and their order -- are now set. It’s the earliest in a championship weekend that I can remember the top line of the bracket resolving itself.
Let’s break it down:
The Wildcats are the last team standing among our No. 1 seed contenders. As such, no one directly behind them has an opportunity to pass the defending national champions. Heading into Saturday’s Big East title game, the Villanova seniors are a remarkable 127-16 (.888). That includes an 11-2 record against the top 50 this season, best in the nation.