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NCAA Tournament: Bracket breakdown — West Regional

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UPSET SPECIAL

Belmont over Arizona: A popular pick on several brackets, Belmont is this year's trendy upset pick. The senior oriented Ohio Valley champions are led by senior guards Ian Clark (18.1 ppg) and G Kerron Johnson (13.7 ppg). The Bruins like to pick up the tempo (77.2 ppg), capable of posing perimeter issues for the Wildcats, who average 13 turnovers a game.

FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS

(play-in game)

No. 13 seeds: Boise State vs. LaSalle: An entertaining matchup. Broncos are led by sophomore F Anthony Drmic (17.3 ppg). The Explorers have two players that average 15.0 or more points.

SECOND-ROUND MATCHUPS

1 Gonzaga vs. 16 Southern: The Bulldogs no longer are a Cinderella mid-major. They should romp in the first round against the Jaguars, who are making their first appearance in seven years.

8 Pittsburgh vs. 9 Wichita St.: The Panthers (3-6 versus Top 25 teams) will be tested by the Shockers, who are capable but aren't nearly as talented as a year ago.

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