NCAA Tournament committee announces top-16 seed projections
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The NCAA Tournament selection committee unveiled its projections Saturday for the top-16 seeds for next month's showcase event.
Top-ranked Baylor is projected to be the No. 1 overall seed, while Kansas, Gonzaga, and San Diego State were also ranked as the top teams in their respective regions.
The Aztecs are the lone undefeated team remaining in Division I play.
The preliminary rankings were based on games played through Friday and provide a preview for Selection Sunday on March 15.
Below is a list of the projected top-16 seeds and which region of the bracket they're located in.
South Region
| Seed | Team (Overall seed) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baylor (1) |
| 2 | Louisville (7) |
| 3 | Seton Hall (11) |
| 4 | Auburn (13) |
Midwest Region
| Seed | Team (Overall Seed) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas (2) |
| 2 | Dayton (6) |
| 3 | Florida State (10) |
| 4 | Michigan State (16) |
East Region
| Seed | Team (Overall Seed) |
|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego State (4) |
| 2 | Duke (5) |
| 3 | Maryland (9) |
| 4 | Butler (15) |
West Region
| Seed | Team (Overall Seed) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzaga (3) |
| 2 | West Virginia (8) |
| 3 | Villanova (12) |
| 4 | Oregon (14) |
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