Over the course of the week, I’ve released the 68 teams in my preseason field, but it’s always fun to look at the actual matchups as well. In addition, it’s useful for me to get a little practice in following the bracketing principles as well, so let’s consider this the bracketology equivalent of an exhibition game.
Following the bracket, I wrote up some quick thoughts about seven teams who I also considered for the field and gave a breakdown by conference.
| MIDWEST (KANSAS CITY) | WEST (ANAHEIM) |
| Tulsa – March 22/24 | Salt Lake City – March 21/23 |
| 1) Kansas | 1) Gonzaga |
| 16) Bethune-Cookman / Grambling | 16) Lehigh / St. |