This looks like one of the toughest Feast Week tournament fields I have seen in recent memory. Kansas, Marquette, Tennessee, UCLA, Syracuse and, of course can’t forget, Purdue. The Boilermakers return all their key rotation players from last season (except for Brandon Newman and David Jenkins Jr.). This group is one year older, has depth, and is very balanced.
Key to a victory? Somehow find a way to slow down the friendly giant. Gonzaga has to try to make Zach Edey (2023 National College Player of the Year) uncomfortable. Tall task, I know. Watson, Ike, Huff, Gregg will be throwing constant pressure at him all day long.