News and notes from the first day of the NCAA Tournament in the East Region played at American Airlines Center:
Florida transfer could be Gators' downfall
If Texas Tech has an inside edge against Florida, it will come in the form of guard Brandone Francis. The sophomore transferred from Florida to Tech following his freshman season, so he knows the ins and outs of several of his former Gator teammates. So it hasn't been uncommon for the Red Raiders to turn to Francis when watching film in preparation for Saturday's game.
"He was giving us some pointers and just some advice on guarding players," wing Justin Gray said.