Not so fast! Why each lower seed has a shot in today’s Sweet 16 action
Should the Cardinals actually be favored against Michigan? And do the Wildcats, Sooners and/or Cavaliers have a shot?
Kymora Johnson. (Photo by Matthew Holst) | Getty Images The ACC continues to boggle our minds as we enter the second day of the Sweet 16. Two more ACC teams aim for upsets today, so let’s take a look at them, as well as the two from the SEC who are hoping for unexpected victories.
Here’s what to watch for on Saturday. Join the conversation in the comments below. Is Louisville going to continue the ACC’s trend of success?
The ACC teams have had a collective chip on their shoulder in the NCAA Tournament, and it’s hard to wrap one’s mind around just how good they’ve been compared to how bad we thought they were. No. 3-seed Louisville was the class of the ACC for much of the season, before Duke got hot and took the regular-season and tournament crowns from them.
Still, the Cardinals beat every team in the league save for Duke and Virginia at least once, meaning they are battle-tested from a strong (yes! ) conference. Here’s a look at how the nine ACC tournament teams have fared in the Big Dance.
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