Illinois isn’t in the NCAA tournament for the sixth straight season. So who should you root for once March Madness tips off tonight? College basketball writer SCOTT RICHEY has the lowdown:
1. Murray State (West, No. 12)
Why root for the Racers: Murray State winning the Ohio Valley Conference tournament assured all of America the opportunity to watch point guard Ja Morant play on the biggest stage of them all. #Blessed
The downside: There's no downside to Morant dunking on anyone and everyone, but if a team can slow him down, Murray State doesn't have much else in the tank.