There’s basically little difference between the four and three seeds, at least in Maryland and Arizona. Of course, you’d want a higher seed, but you’re still in the high-rent district.
Although the journey may be more difficult, all four of these teams are capable of reaching the Final Four.
Here’s a short glance at all of the NCAA Tournament’s four seeds, including their strengths, flaws, and key players.
NCAA Tournament No. 4 Seeds: Strengths, Weaknesses & Players to Watch
Arizona
As always, Arizona has the parts – it’s a big, deep team with firepower. But it goes through too many lapses. They’re great on the line.
Record:Â 22-12
Strengths:Â Scoring in bunches, Depth and size
Concerns:Â Threes, Defensive lapses
Top Player To Know:Â Caleb Love, Sr. G
NCAA Tournament Expectations:Â Get to the Elite Eight
CFN Final Top 68 Rank:Â 22
KenPom Rank:Â 14
Region:Â East
First Round Opponent:Â Akron
Maryland
You want your mid-level sleeper in all of this? The Terps are dangerous, score in bunches, and have a great mix of parts.
Record:Â 25-8
Strengths:Â Scoring bursts, Making things happen on the move
Concerns:Â Depth, Three point attempts
Top Player To Know:Â Derik Queen, Fr. C
NCAA Tournament Expectations:Â Make a run to the Final Four
CFN Final Top 68 Rank:Â 12
KenPom Rank:Â 13
Region:Â West
First Round Opponent:Â Grand Canyon
Purdue
The best way to describe Purdue: this really is the team without Zach Edey. No blocks and not enough size, but this bunch can really shoot.
Record:Â 22-11
Strengths:Â Shooting, Passing
Concerns:Â Rebounds, Blocks
Top Player To Know:Â Trey Kaufman-Renn, Jr. F
NCAA Tournament Expectations:Â Sweet 16
CFN Final Top 68 Rank:Â 25
KenPom Rank:Â 19
Region:Â Midwest
First Round Opponent:Â High Point
Texas A&M
A true X factor out of the SEC, the defense is good and the rebounding leads the nation, but the shooting from three is non-existent.
Record:Â 22-10
Strengths:Â Offensive rebounds, Getting to the free throw line
Concerns:Â Shooting threes, Turnovers
Top Player To Know:Â Wade Taylor, Sr. G
NCAA Tournament Expectations:Â Elite Eight
CFN Final Top 68 Rank:Â 27
KenPom Rank:Â 17
Region:Â South
First Round Opponent:Â Yale
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