2017 NCAA Tournament: Midwest Region Picks and Analysis

Adam Hunger-USA TODAY SportsRound of 64:

(1) Kansas vs (16) NC Central/UC Davis:

The upset is not happening. A legendary coach with a player of the year candidate and one of the best freshman in the nation, this should be an easy win for the Jayhawks.

Prediction: Kansas 85-61

(8) Miami (Fla.) vs (9) Michigan State

One of the more intriguing matchup of the first round, Michigan State boasts a tournament-tested coach with an extremely young non-tournament tested roster. Miles Bridges is a matchup nightmare for anyone, but Miami’s pack-line defense is athletic, long, and extremely tough to score. I expect this to be a close, low-scoring matchup. Bruce Brown and Ja’Quan Newton will be able to create…