In recent years, fans of the NCAA Tournament have witnessed some historic upsets as No. 16 seeds have taken down top-ranked teams. In 2018, UMBC shocked the basketball world by defeating Virginia, and just last year, FDU pulled off another upset by beating Purdue. Now, as the 2024 tournament approaches, the stage is set for more possible upsets.
Purdue, the team that fell victim to an upset last year, is back as a No. 1 seed in this year’s tournament. Led by standout player Zach Edey, the team is looking to redeem themselves and make a deep run in the tournament. However, they face tough competition from the No. 16 seeds, including Stetson, Longwood, Wagner/Howard, and Montana State/Grambling State.
According to experts, the least likely upset to occur is Stetson defeating UConn, while the most likely upset is Montana State/Grambling State taking down Purdue. Montana State, in particular, has senior point guard Robert Ford III who is expected to play a key role in their potential upset bid against the top-ranked team.
While Purdue is a strong team, their history in the NCAA Tournament suggests they may be vulnerable to an upset. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see if any of the No. 16 seeds can make history once again and pull off a shocking victory over a No. 1 seed. Stay tuned to Heartland Magazine for more updates on the NCAA Tournament and all the latest sports news.
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