Top 10 Bold Predictions For the 2019 NCAA March Madness Tournament
March is right around the corner and that means March Madness will soon be upon us. Every year it’s unpredictable so get your brackets ready. Here’s some bold predictions that might happen
Let's just say this has been an off year for Nova. They've lost games that they wouldn't have in years past. Those losses include Michigan, Furman, Penn, Marquette, St. John's, and Georgetown.
All I'm saying is don't be surprised if Nova is knocked out early.
They could be facing Murray State in the first round if I am understanding the bracket correctly. They would probably lose that.
Maybe. It's kind of hard to judge right now since we don't know who they will be facing yet.
Yikes, they just lost to Liberty. Do you really think they will be an at-large bid? It seems pretty unlikely that they are going to make it.
Texas Tech has been consistently good all season long. There's a reason they won the Big 12 regular season this year. They are a damn good team.
Chris Beard has done a nice job turning them into a juggernaut in a short time. This team has the capability to go deep in this tournament.
This guy is pretty good. If you haven't seen him play, you should. He's the type of person who could help a team like Murray State surprise a lot of people.
It's official. Ja Morant has led Murray State to the big dance. Let's see who they will face.
Zion could be out for a while, which could be trouble for the Blue Devils. Sure, you can argue that they have other key players with the capabilities to lead them like R.J. Barrett and Cam Reddish. And I'm not denying that.
However, they are also the type of team that doesn't live up to the hype surrounding them all year.
Edit: Guess Zion is back and better than ever. He's playing as if he never left. Duke is once again a scary team.
At the beginning of the year, you'd call me crazy, but over the course of the season, John Calipari has done a great job getting his team to play at a high level. If they bring this energy into the tournament, they will be a tough out.
Sorry, Big Blue Nation. Auburn wasn't having it. No Final Four for you.
They have played decently and did beat Duke on the road at Cameron with a healthy Zion. On top of that, they have a history of making unexpected Cinderella runs.
This is a dark horse candidate. They were pretty good all year and nobody really talked about them.
Edit: Maybe that would have happened if you had at least tried to win against Texas Tech.
The Cyclones are an underrated team. They can shoot the ball, and they have size and athleticism on their side. Don't be afraid to pick them to go far.
Haha, yeah right! You win the Big 12 tournament and can't beat Ohio State!
The Tigers have built some momentum, including upsets over Kentucky and Tennessee. It's clear that this is not a team to take lightly, and anything can happen in March.
At least Javonte Smart was cleared to play by the NCAA, so that could help them. Yet Silvio DeSousa gets suspended for 2 years!
Sorry, I'm still angry about what the NCAA did. Their inconsistency and hypocrisy are unacceptable.
They're a likable bunch and have the potential to go deep in the tournament. They have some great players, including Grant Williams, Admiral Schofield, Jordan Bone, and Lamonte Turner.
Edit: They were looking good, but Purdue had something to say about that. Thanks for ruining any sort of hope my bracket had left.
Here are two programs that are overrated on a yearly basis. Virginia always underachieves in the tournament (remember UMBC). Gonzaga is a lot like Wichita State was a few years ago when they had Ron Baker and Fred VanVleet. They get a high seed only because they barely play anyone and play in a weak conference. I know there's a lot of hype surrounding these teams, but I'm not buying it.
Honestly, Gonzaga isn't even 1-seed worthy in my book. They can't even win their lazy excuse of a conference!
No, I think these two will make it to the Elite 8, with maybe Gonzaga advancing to the Final Four.
Edit: Well, unfortunately, you didn't make it there. Kentucky just overwhelmed you and Fletcher Magee was just off. Oh well, you live by the three and die by the three. Still a good season though.
Another dark horse candidate that a lot of people aren't talking about. Don't be surprised if they make it this far.
This prediction might not seem bold because they're a blue-blood program, but it is. This has been a down year for this team. They have lost several players and will likely end their streak of Big 12 titles at 14.
However, last year people thought the Jayhawks would be an early exit, but then KU made the Final Four. Again, this tournament is unpredictable.
This was wishful thinking, but I saw that loss to Auburn coming from a mile away.
The Wolf Pack have been dominant all year. Sure, they have an easy schedule, but they have shown they can compete with the big boys in the Pac-12. Again, anything can happen.
Well, as much as I hate to say it, little brother has a solid team this year. They will likely end KU's streak at 14 and make their way deep in the tournament without relying on upsets like last year.
Sure, their offense is inconsistent at times, but they have a solid defense and experience on their side. This team will be a tough out for sure.
Yeah, they're pretty good this year, especially with Joey and Sam Hauser and Markus Howard. Anything short of a Sweet 16 will be a failure.
Or you could just not show up to your game and let Murray State own you.
They're a really solid team. They made it all the way to the ACC championship and put up a good fight against Duke.