March Madness 2021: Analyzing the West Region

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports 728 days since the last Selection Sunday, we finally have ourselves a NCAA Tournament bracket. And for the seventh consecutive time, the Virginia Cavaliers have earned a spot in the Big Dance.

Slated in the West Region, the selection committee named UVA a No. 4 seed following its 18-6 (13-4 ACC) showing in the regular season. This is the third time Virginia has received a No. 4 seed.

Let’s analyze what it all means for Virginia’s chances at a second straight Final Four run.

The West Region

Gonzaga is the bonafide favorite heading into the madness.

Headlined by the trio of Corey Kispert (19.2 ppg), Drew Timme (18.7 ppg), and Jalen Suggs (14.3 ppg), the Bulldogs didn’t…