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Selection Sunday Results: Kansas, UNC, Virginia, Oregon claim No. 1 seeds

Denny Medley / USA TODAY Sports

Here is a look at the results from Sunday's Selection Show for the 2016 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.

First Four

11 Vanderbilt vs. 11 Wichita State - Tuesday, March 15
16 Fairleigh Dickinson vs. 16 Florida Gulf Coast - Tuesday, March 15
11 Michigan vs. 11 Tulsa - Wednesday, March 16
16 Southern vs. 16 Holy Cross - Wednesday, March 16

South Region

1 Kansas vs. 16 Austin Peay - Thursday, March 17
8 Colorado vs. 9 UConn - Thursday, March 17
5 Maryland vs. 12 South Dakota State - Friday, March 18
4 Cal vs. 13 Hawaii - Friday, March 18
6 Arizona vs. 11 Vanderbilt/Wichita State - Thursday, March 17
3 Miami vs. 14 Buffalo - Thursday, March 17
7 Iowa vs. 10 Temple - Friday, March 18
2 Villanova vs. 15 UNC Asheville - Friday, March 18

Instant analysis: Vandy and Wichita State, who many thought wouldn't get in, now faceoff in what could be a memorable play-in game. ... There was little doubt Kansas would snag the top seed, but a stiff challenge in a hot UConn team could await in the second round. ... Iowa and Villanova are also on a collision course for round two. ... The Terps could have a chip on their shoulder after receiving a fifth seed.

West Region

1 Oregon vs. 16 Holy Cross/Southern - Friday, March 18
8 Saint Joseph's vs. 9 Cincinnati - Friday, March 18
5 Baylor vs. 12 Yale - Thursday, March 17
4 Duke vs. 13 UNC Wilmington - Thursday, March 17
6 Texas vs. 11 Northern Iowa - Friday, March 18
3 Texas A&M vs. 14 Green Bay - Friday, March 18
7 Oregon State vs. 10 VCU - Friday, March 18
2 Oklahoma vs. 15 Cal St. Bakersfield - Friday, March 18

Instant analysis: It's a tough road for Duke, who likely will have to defeat Baylor and Oregon just to reach the Elite Eight. ... A possible Texas A&M and Texas matchup in the round of 32 would captivate the entire state. ... VCU should be a trendy upset pick to take down the No. 7 Beavers. ... Yale makes an appearance in the dance for the first time since 1962, but it will take some heroics to avoid an early exit.

East Region

1 North Carolina vs. 16 Florida Gulf Coast/Fairleigh Dickinson - Thursday, March 17
8 USC vs. 9 Providence - Thursday, March 17
5 Indiana vs. 12 Chattanooga - Thursday, March 17
4 Kentucky vs. 13 Stony Brook - Thursday, March 17
6 Notre Dame vs. 11 Michigan/Tulsa - Friday, March 18
3 West Virginia vs. 14 Stephen F. Austin - Friday, March 18
7 Wisconsin vs. 10 Pitt - Friday, March 18
2 Xavier vs. 15 Weber State - Friday, March 18

Instant analysis: Indiana and North Carolina figure to stand in the way of Kentucky reaching the Elite Eight. ... A potential Notre Dame and Michigan matchup in the first round should entail plenty of intensity. ... Greg Gard will have a chance to continue his magic, as Wisconsin finds itself on a favorable side of the East bracket.

Midwest Region

1 Virginia vs. 16 Hampton - Thursday, March 17
8 Texas Tech vs. 9 Butler - Thursday, March 17
5 Purdue vs. 12 Little Rock - Thursday, March 17
4 Iowa State vs. 13 Iona - Thursday, March 17
6 Seton Hall vs. 11 Gonzaga - Thursday, March 17
3 Utah vs. 14 Fresno State - Thursday, March 17
7 Dayton vs. 10 Syracuse - Friday, March 18
2 Michigan State vs. 15 Middle Tennessee - Friday, March 18

Instant analysis: Hampton has a history of tournament upsets, could it be the first 16th seed to beat a No. 1? ... Despite winning the Big Ten tournament, Michigan State only finds itself with a No. 2 seed. ... Seton Hall and Gonzaga is an intriguing first round showdown and the winner is a team no one wants to face down the road. ... Syracuse was perhaps the biggest shock of the bracket, gaining entry with 13 losses.

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