For the first time in years, the NCAA Tournament field is wide open. Kansas is the early favorite, with Michigan State and North Carolina trendy expert picks. But unlike years past, no team enters the tournament as an overwhelming pick to win it all. There will be surprises, upsets, chalk, and everything in between over the next three weeks. With the unpredictability of March Madness getting started, we take a look at the top contenders to reach the Final Four and play for a national title.
Region: South, 1-seed
Resume: 30-4, 15-3 Big 12 (1st); Big 12 Tournament champs
RPI: 1
RPI top-50 wins: 15
The Jayhawks, the No.