Thanks to heavyweights such as Kansas, California, and Maryland, among others, this Region is widely considered this year's region of death.
(1) Kansas vs. (16) Austin Peay
Kansas is possibly the most well rounded team in the tournament. No chance the Governors make history here by becoming the first 16-seed to beat a 1-seed.
Pick: Kansas
(8) Colorado vs. (9) UConn
The Buffaloes have the frontcourt; the Huskies have the backcourt. Josh Scott and company should have its way with UConn down low, but look for UConn's guards to overwhelm the Buffaloes and keep its magical March alive.