Villanova headlines a region chalk full of talent, especially in the backcourt. You could make a legitimate argument for any of the top 6 seeds to reach San Antonio, which makes this region unbelievably competitive. Let’s dig right in.
Editor’s Note: Big wins are typically going to be wins against Top-25 Kenpom teams, whereas bad losses include losses to teams that either didn’t make the tournament or are outside the Top 50 in Kenpom. There is some subjectivity in the bad losses department.
1 - Villanova Wildcats (30-4, 14-4 Big East, KenPom Rank #2)
Big Wins: Tennessee, Penn, Gonzaga, Xavier (x2), Creighton, Seton Hall, Butler (x2)
Bad Losses: St.