The Oklahoma Sooners may have missed out on the 2022 NCAA Tournament, but that’s not going to stop us from breaking down the big dance in excruciatingly minute detail. We’re previewing every region before the games tip off in earnest on Thursday.
Here’s a look at the East Region, where the defending national champions earned the top seed.
2022 NCAA Tournament - East Region Preview
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The favorite: Kentucky
The tournament selection committee may have preferred Baylor’s body of work, but Vegas likes the Wildcats over the top-seeded Bears.