For some, that means an early start to the tourney and there will be two play-in games in the East region. Here's our early takes on how we believe the East region will shake out. Wisconsin vs. Virginia Tech: I was much more impressed with the Badgers in the Big 10 tournament before they ran out of gas against Michigan in the final. Virginia vs. UNC Wilmington: Wow, I feel like the No. Florida vs. East Tennessee State: Florida lost three times to Vanderbilt (!)

Source: Forbes March 12, 2017 22:29 UTC