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Seton Hall upsets No. 5 Xavier, could contend in March

In a year already full of upsets, casual college basketball fans may not have paid much attention to Seton Hall's 90-81 upset against No. 5 Xavier. But a deeper look shows a Pirates team that could make some noise in the NCAA Tournament.

With no clear favorites this season, a team like Seton Hall — which is getting hot at the right time — could make a strong run as a middle seed.

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Led by sophomore shooting guard Isaiah Whitehead, who scored 22 points with five assists Sunday, the Pirates are a team to keep in mind when filling out brackets.