NCAA Tournament Bracket Projections: March 7th

Believe it or not, Selection Sunday is just a little more than one week away.  While some teams have disappointed their fans, others have strengthened their resumes with impressive wins out of the conference. What follows is an early look at which teams will be in this year's field.  The selections are based on record, RPI, opponents, and record versus top competition. Conference winners are based on current standings.  At-large teams appear in BOLD . EAST 1. UNC (ACC) 2. GEORGETOWN (BIG EAST) 3. WISCONSIN (BIG TEN) 4. DRAKE (MVC)  5. BUTLER (HORIZON)  6. WASHINGTON STATE 7. ST. MARY'S 8. UNLV 9. MISSISSIPPI STATE 10. ARKANSAS 11. TEXAS A&M 12. DAYTON 13. VCU (COLONIAL) 14. UMBC (AMERICA EAST) 15. AMERICAN (PATRIOT) 16. UNC-ASHVILLE (BIG SOUTH)   SOUTH 1. TENNESSEE (SEC) 2. TEXAS 3. VANDERBILT 4. INDIANA 5. NOTRE DAME 6. PURDUE 7. SOUTH ALABAMA (SUN BELT)  8. USC 9. OKLAHOMA 10.  ... [link]