The idea of canceling the NCAA Tournament once seemed unthinkable. “March Madness” took on a whole new meaning last year, though, when the powers that be in Indianapolis called off the whole thing in response to Covid-19 pandemic. Even though the U.S. hasn’t quite kicked the coronavirus, college hoops is dancing again in 2021.
We’re so excited about the return of the tournament that we’re breaking down each region with some thoughts on sleeper teams, upsets, predictions and more. Let’s start with the West Region, where the Oklahoma Sooners are the No. 8 seed.
2021 NCAA Tournament Preview - West Region
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Player to watch: Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga
Suggs is far from a mystery on the national scene, but college hoops junkies should still savor what will surely be his only tournament appearance.