A fourth year without Illinois in the NCAA tournament is a bummer for Illini fans, but March Madness still reigns supreme this time of year. It’s not a simple task to wade through the tourney field, so college basketball writer SCOTT RICHEY did it for you, ranking the teams from 1-68 by appeal:
No. 1 Gonzaga (West, 1)
Why root for the Bulldogs: This is not your standard Gonzaga team. In fact, it’s probably the best collection of players that Mark Few has ever put together, and the Bulldogs rank in the top 10 nationally in both offensive and defensive efficiency.