Field of 64 starts today. I thought the Big Ten got some very favorable draws. I wasn't really planning to pick them to go very far, but I do like these matchups.
Nebraska vs. aTM, then a chance at Houston. Nebraska has some firepower and could definitely make a run to S16.
Purdue's region is super soft. Tennessee is not a strong #2. #4 Kansas is missing their top scorer. #3 Creighton and #5 Gonzaga are maybe the scariest matchups, but actually I think #6 South Carolina is the team that Purdue wants to avoid. I wouldn't normally pick Purdue to make the F4, but this bracket makes me think that they will.
Wisconsin vs. JMU (tough as discussed) and then a not so impressive #4 Duke.
Illinois has a decent shot at S16, but maybe not further than that as Iowa State is a very good #2.
Michigan State and Northwestern probably won't get beyond the round of 32, but a good chance to win the first game.
So with some breaks, we could have 4 Sweet 16s and a Final Four here.