10 Things to Watch on Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament

Murray State and San Francisco tangle in what should be one of the best games of the day. What else should you watch for on Thursday?

Loyola Chicago could be a handful for Ohio State in the first round. Which round of 64 games are the most evenly matched this year?

San Francisco can make some noise in a loaded East Region. Which other lower-seeded teams are capable of busting brackets?

Colorado State's David Roddy clashes with the North Carolina State Wolfpack in a game filled with fantasy goodness. Who else should we consider targeting on Thursday's NIT slate?

Which mid-majors in the NCAA Tournament can ruin brackets during the first weekend of action?

The ACC will be on full display Wednesday night and we have projections for the top three teams in the conference. Which games tonight make for good gambles, per our models?

Arizona State has surged up the rankings with a 12-0 start. With conference play beginning in earnest this week, what are some of the other noteworthy things that have happened thus far?

We're two games away from the Round of 64, as North Florida, Robert Morris, Dayton, and Boise State will finish up the First Four tonight. How does each team look?

There's a shark in the water, waiting to gobble up power-conference softies. Who are they, and how far will they go?