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NCAA Tournament committee announces top-16 seed projections

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The NCAA Tournament selection committee unveiled its projections Saturday for the top-16 seeds for next month's showcase event.

Top-ranked Baylor is projected to be the No. 1 overall seed, while Kansas, Gonzaga, and San Diego State were also ranked as the top teams in their respective regions.

The Aztecs are the lone undefeated team remaining in Division I play.

The preliminary rankings were based on games played through Friday and provide a preview for Selection Sunday on March 15.

Below is a list of the projected top-16 seeds and which region of the bracket they're located in.

South Region

Seed Team (Overall seed)
1 Baylor (1)
2 Louisville (7)
3 Seton Hall (11)
4 Auburn (13)

Midwest Region

Seed Team (Overall Seed)
1 Kansas (2)
2 Dayton (6)
3 Florida State (10)
4 Michigan State (16)

East Region

Seed Team (Overall Seed)
1 San Diego State (4)
2 Duke (5)
3 Maryland (9)
4 Butler (15)

West Region

Seed Team (Overall Seed)
1 Gonzaga (3)
2 West Virginia (8)
3 Villanova (12)
4 Oregon (14)

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