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Now that we have a Final Four, which team has the best chance of winning the title? Who are the game-changing players in New Orleans? Charlie Creme breaks down the field.

For as much as an efficient offense was the storyline in UConn's opener, defense paved the way to a second-round victory over Vanderbilt.

Notre Dame in Iowa City? Cal and Stanford together in Spokane? Penn State to Baton Rouge (again)? Charlie Creme tackles some of the bracket's biggest talking points, including Kansas' at-large berth and some inflated seedings for the Big Ten teams.

Notre Dame star senior guard Skylar Diggins didn't need to have the big individual outing for the Irish to win their NCAA tournament opener. And that was enough, for now.

New Mexico State has a huge interior presence, but will the low-scoring Aggies be able to produce enough points to earn a tournament victory? ESPN Insider has the answer, plus best- and worst-case tourney scenarios for all 68 teams.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2013

Before the NCAA tournament bracket is unveiled on Selection Monday, Charlie Creme looks at the big questions that will have the biggest impact.

It's never too early to take a look at next season. So here's a pre-preseason look at espnW.com's 2013-14 preseason top 25.

Joe Lunardi and his team of Bracketologists examine the 2013 NCAA tournament outlook for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Can Nate Wolters lead an upset bid?

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2013

Joe Lunardi and his team of Bracketologists examine the 2013 NCAA tournament outlook for the Colorado Buffaloes. Do they have enough offense to win a tourney game?

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2013

Can the Boise State Broncos -- who are making their debut NCAA tourney appearance -- shoot their way into the Round of 32? ESPN Insider has the answer, along with worst- and best-case tourney scenarios for all 68 teams.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2013

The Bruins have the talent, but rare for a Ben Howland team, the question is whether they can outscore opponents down one of their best. Yep, it's the runnin' Bruins. ESPN Insider has in-depth breakdowns on the Bruins and the other 67 tourney teams.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2013

Joe Lunardi has enlisted a team of Bracketologists to compile advanced metrics, key scouting intel and best- and worst-case scenarios for the Oklahoma State and all 68 of the NCAA tournament teams, in order to help you make smart picks in your bracket.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2013

Jamaal Franklin and the San Diego State Aztecs offer big effort, but how far can they go? ESPN Insider has the answers, along with advanced metrics, scouting intel and best- and worst-case tourney scenarios for all 68 teams.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2013

The Iowa State Cyclones have enough offense to win in the NCAA tournament, but can they stop anybody? ESPN Insider has the answer, plus advanced metrics, scouting intel and best- and worst-case scenarios for all 68 tourney teams.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2013

Kansas has proven capable of losing to inferior opponents this season, but also have the ability to win it all. How will it play out for the Jayhawks? ESPN Insider has the answer, along with advanced metrics and scouting info for every tourney team.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2013

Colorado State has struggled against top competition, but will the Rams' rebounding prowess be enough to fuel a Sweet 16 run? ESPN Insider has the answer, plus advanced metrics and scouting intel on all 68 tourney teams.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2013