No. 1 seed primer: Wisconsin
The Badgers have emerged as the Big Ten's darling and has - at times - provided a glimpse of what they're truly capable of doing.
Wisconsin is one of the teams to beat in March simply based on their solid play this year. That being said, two of its three losses (Rutgers and Maryland) probably shouldn't have happened, leaving us to wonder which Badgers team we're going to get when it matters.
Record: 30-3
Conference record: 16-2
Conference tournament result: Defeated Michigan State 80-69 in Big Ten championship
Odds to win it all: +600
Points per game: 71.6 (68th)
Points allowed per game: 55.7 (7th)
Rebounds per game: 34 (189th)
Assists per game: 12. (173rd)
Worst loss: at Rutgers - 67-62, Jan. 11
Player to watch: Frank Kaminsky
Was this ever in question? Wisconsin isn't Wisconsin without Kaminsky. To some in Madison, the senior is considered a god, but let's not go that far. The Big Ten Player of the Year will, however, make or break this team.
If Kaminsky plays exceedingly well, history tells us the Badgers will play well as a whole.
Biggest strengh: Shooting
If it's any indication of what's to come, Wisconsin's tremendous shooting ability will carry it through the Madness. The Badgers, who rank 22nd nationally in field-goal percentage (.480) need to move the ball and get some good looks.
Give them space and they'll make you pay - simple as that.
Biggest weakness: The one-man show
Kaminsky is the best and the worst thing to happen to Wisconsin this season. Though he's carried his team all year, the better schools will know exactly what to do.
If opposing defenses can shut Kaminsky down, it's tough to believe Wisconsin will be able to pull through without its star senior.