Ohio State • The Buckeyes are regaining their punch and might get a chance to make up for a Sweet 16 loss in St. Louis two years ago.

Kansas • What would be worse for Mizzou fans than not getting sent to the St. Louis regional? Having the Jayhawks get their spot.

San Diego State • Coach Steve Fisher will top 20 wins for the seventh consecutive season and have a shot to make consecutive Sweet 16s.

Middle Tennessee State • The Blue Raiders are battling Vanderbilt and Memphis for college hoops supremacy in their home state.