March Madness 2010 - East Region

The East Region is a relatively weak region and is headlined by the #1 seed Kentucky Wildcats. The other heavyweight in the East is #2 seed West Virginia. There is the potential for a second round game featuring two teams that were ranked #1 this year. That will happen if Texas can beat Wake Forest in a battle between horribly struggling teams.

Best Game

#8 Texas vs. #9 Wake Forest

This game is the best game in the East because no one has any idea which of these teams will show up. Both have looked fantastic at times, but most recently have looked downright awful. It will be fun watching Texas' Damion James and the Demon Deacons Al-Farouq Aminu.

Player to Watch

Kentucky guard John Wall

Some have tried to denigrate Wall but watching him play I am almost in awe. He has an aura about him, the confidence and the leadership that will make him an NBA star someday. Some are against the age rule in the NBA but I enjoy seeing some of these guys dominate college that otherwise wouldn't have gone.

Lowest Seed to Make It Through the Weekend

#12 Cornell

Cornell has had me sold ever since they almost beat Kansas on the road. I think they got a great draw with Temple and then potentially Wisconsin. I like the Big Red to make it to the Sweet 16.

Best Potential Game

#1 Kentucky vs. #8 Texas

It would be my guess that if this game happens it would be the first time in NCAA Tournament history that two teams ranked #1 met this early in the tournament. This will either be a Kentucky blowout, or Texas will play to its potential and give the Wildcats a scare. Will be a lot of star power on the floor if this one happens.

Predictions

First Round

#1 Kentucky over #16 East Tennessee State

#8 Texas over #9 Wake Forest

#12 Cornell over #5 Temple

#4 Wisconsin over #13 Wofford

#6 Marquette over #11 Washington

#14 Montana over #3 New Mexico

#10 Missouri over #7 Clemson

#2 West Virginia over #15 Morgan State

Second Round

#1 Kentucky over #8 Texas

#12 Cornell over #4 Wisconsin

#6 Marquette over #14 Montana

#2 West Virginia over #10 Missouri