Missouri • Ohio State's slip-up against Michigan State over the weekend takes this possibility a step closer to reality. This has become MU's spot to lose.
Michigan State • If the Spartans win the Big Ten title, they should secure a No. 2 seed and a shot at their fourth trip to St. Louis since 1999.
Florida State • Is this team as good as anyone in the Atlantic Coast Conference? The Seminoles already have taken down mighty Duke and North Carolina.
Long Beach State • The 49ers are battle tested enough to make the Sweet 16, having faced Kansas, North Carolina, Louisville and Kansas State.
