The top overall seed, Auburn, lives here. Even though the Tigers wobbled a bit at the end of the regular season and Southeastern Conference tournament with three losses in four games, they still amassed a whopping 16 Quad 1 wins from a 28-5 worksheet. They might have the nation's best player in Johni Broome, excellent depth and a great motivational tool -- the memory of their first-round loss last March to Yale in Spokane. Auburn's best appears to be a bit better than everyone else's best. Which is not to say others can't win in this region. Michigan State has excellent balance and a coach (Tom Izzo) who knows a little bit about winning in March.
South Region: Despite recent struggles, Auburn is No. 1 overall for a reason
