Cardinals, Panthers, Heels, Huskies earn top seeds

The Big East put up a big number Sunday: Three No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament.

Louisville, Pittsburgh and Connecticut helped the Big East, a group originally created for basketball only, become the first conference to put three teams on the top line. North Carolina, the regular-season Atlantic Coast Conference champion, was the other top seed.

Louisville was the top overall seed in the tournament and will play in the Midwest. The Cardinals will open against the winner of an opening-round game Tuesday between Alabama State and Morehead State.

The rest of the tournament starts Thursday and Friday. The Final Four is scheduled for Ford Field in Detroit on April 4 and 6.

Pitt was the top seed in the East, Carolina in the South and UConn in the West, the region the Huskies were in when they won their championships in 1999 and 2004.

Of the four top seeds, coach Rick Pitino's Cardinals were the only team to win their conference tournament. Louisville entered the Big East conference tournament as the top seed, though Pitt and UConn were more highly regarded throughout the regular season, each spending time at No. 1 in The Associated Press poll.

But there was a lot of switching in the top spot this season - it changed hands seven times, to be exact - so it was no surprise there would be some debate about the No. 1 seeds.

For instance, Duke wound up a second seed despite winning the ACC tournament, beating the Florida State team the Tar Heels had lost to the day before; but North Carolina swept Duke in the regular season

Meanwhile, Memphis (31-3) got snubbed, taking the second seed in the West despite a 25-game winning streak. The Tigers are often downgraded for playing in the less-than-steller Conference USA, but John Calipari's team proved people wrong last year, making it to the national title game.

"If we're a 1, we're a 1; if we're a 2, we're a 2. We just want to play," Calipari said before the bracket came out.

In the West, it's Memphis vs. Cal State-Northridge; Missouri vs. Cornell; Washington vs. Mississippi State; Purdue vs. Northern Iowa; Marquette vs. Utah State; California vs. Maryland; BYU vs. Texas A&M.

Last year's national champion, Kansas, is almost completely revamped this year and was seeded third in the Midwest with an opening game against North Dakota State.

Arizona extended its string of tournament appearances to a quarter century, and the 25th bid will be among the most debated. The Wildcats were thought by many to be off the bubble after an early loss to Arizona State in the Pac-10 tournament, but made it as 12th seed in the Midwest.

In the Midwest, No. 2 seed Michigan State will face No. 15 seed Robert Morris. In other games: Kansas vs. N. Dakota State; Wake Forest vs. Cleveland State; Utah vs. Arizona; West Virginia vs. Dayton; Boston College vs. Southern California; Ohio State vs. Siena.

Conference tournament wins by Southern California in the Pac-10 and Mississippi State in the Southeastern Conference cost a couple of bubble teams spots among in the 65. Among the last teams to make it were: Wisconsin, a 12th seed in the East; Maryland, a surprisingly high 10th seed in the Midwest; and Dayton, one of only four teams from small conferences to earn an at-large bid.

The so-called mid-major conferences have gone from nine at-large bids in 2005 to less than half that this year. The most notable mid-major to get snubbed was St. Mary's, which won 26 games but lost by 25 to Gonzaga in the West Coast Conference final, with star guard Patty Mills just rounding back into shape after missing 10 games with an injury.

"We look at teams, we don't use a label," said Mike Slive, chairman of the selection committee. "It's not about mid-major teams and major teams. It's about teams. In the final analysis, it's about who you play, where you play and how you do. It's about teams, not about conferences."

In the East, it's No. 2 seed Duke vs. Binghamton; Villanova vs. American; Xavier vs. Portland State; Florida State vs. Wisconsin; UCLA vs. Virginia Commonwealth University; Texas vs. Minnesota; and Oklahoma State vs. Tennessee.

In the South, it's No. 2 seed Oklahoma vs. Morgan State; Syracuse vs. Stephen F. Austin; Gonzaga vs. Akron; Illinois vs. Western Kentucky; Arizona State vs. Temple; Clemson vs. Michigan; LSU vs. Butler.

Other teams that were left out included San Diego State, Creighton and Penn State. The Nittany Lions had the 311th-ranked non-conference strength of schedule - certainly not a help in the selection group's meeting room.

"We tried to deliver a message that it's the entire body of work," Slive said. "It starts in November and December and goes through the conference tournament."

The ACC, Big East and Big Ten all placed seven teams in the tournament, the Big 12 and Pac-10 six each, while the A-10 and SEC had three. Florida missed for the second straight year after winning two consecutive titles, and Auburn also was left out after a strong finish.

Also absent will be Indiana and Kentucky - the first time both traditional powerhouses have been missing in the tournament since 1979.

NCAA Tournament Glance

Alabama State (22-9) vs. Morehead State (19-15), 7:30 p.m.

EAST REGIONAL
First Round
Thursday, March 19
At Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, N.C.

Duke (28-6) vs. Binghamton (23-8)

Texas (22-11) vs. Minnesota (22-10)

At The Wachovia Center
Philadelphia

Villanova (26-7) vs. American (24-7)

UCLA (25-8) vs. Virginia Commonwealth (24-9)

Friday, March 20
At Taco Bell Arena
Boise, Idaho

Xavier (25-7) vs. Portland State (23-9)

Florida State (25-9) vs. Wisconsin (19-12)

At UD Arena
Dayton, Ohio

Pittsburgh (28-4) vs. ETSU (23-10)

Oklahoma State (22-11) vs. Tennessee (21-12)

Second Round
Saturday, March 21
At Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, N.C.

Duke-Binghamton winner vs. Texas-Minnesota winner

At The Wachovia Center
Philadelphia

Villanova-American winner vs. UCLA-Virginia Commonwealth winner

Sunday, March 22
At Taco Bell Arena
Boise, Idaho

Xavier-Portland State winner vs. Florida State-Wisconsin winner

At UD Arena
Dayton, Ohio

Pittsburgh-ETSU winner vs. Oklahoma State-Tennessee winner

At TD Banknorth Garden
Boston
Regional Semifinals
Thursday, March 26

Pittsburgh-ETSU_Oklahoma State-Tennessee winner vs. Xavier-Portland State_Florida State-Wisconsin winner

Duke-Binghamton_Texas-Minnesota winner vs. Villanova-American_UCLA-Virginia Commonwealth winner

Regional Championship
Saturday, March 28

Semifinal winners

SOUTH REGIONAL
First Round
Thursday, March 19
At Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, N.C.

North Carolina (28-4) vs. Radford (21-11)

LSU (26-7) vs. Butler (26-5)

At The Sprint Center
Kansas City, Mo.

Oklahoma (27-5) vs. Morgan State (23-11)

Clemson (23-8) vs. Michigan (20-13)

At The Rose Garden
Portland, Ore.

Gonzaga (26-5) vs. Akron (23-12)

Illinois (24-9) vs. Western Kentucky (24-8)

Friday, March 20
At American Airlines Arena
Miami

Syracuse (26-9) vs. Stephen F. Austin (24-7)

Arizona State (24-9) vs. Temple (22-11)

Second Round
Saturday, March 21
At Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, N.C.

North Carolina-Radford winner vs. LSU-Butler winner

At The Sprint Center
Kansas City, Mo.

Oklahoma-Morgan State winner vs. Clemson-Michigan winner

At The Rose Garden
Portland, Ore.

Gonzaga-Akron winner vs. Illinois-Western Kentucky winner

Sunday, March 22
At American Airlines Arena
Miami

Syracuse-Stephen F. Austin winner vs. Arizona State-Temple winner

At FedEx Forum
Memphis, Tenn.
Regional Semifinals
Friday, March 27

North Carolina-Radford_LSU-Butler winner vs. Gonzaga-Akron_Illinois-Western Kentucky winner

Oklahoma-Morgan State_Clemson-Michigan winner vs. Syracuse-Stephen F. Austin_Arizona State-Temple winner

Regional Championship
Sunday, March 29

Semifinal winners

MIDWEST REGIONAL
First Round
Friday, March 20
At UD Arena
Dayton, Ohio

Louisville (28-5) vs. Alabama State-Morehead State winner

Ohio State (22-10) vs. Siena (26-7)

At American Airlines Arena
Miami

Wake Forest (24-6) vs. Cleveland State (25-10)

Utah (24-9) vs. Arizona (19-13)

At The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Minneapolis

Michigan State (26-6) vs. Robert Morris (24-10)

Boston College (22-11) vs. Southern California (21-12)

Kansas (25-7) vs. North Dakota State (26-6)

West Virginia (23-11) vs. Dayton (26-7)

Second Round
Sunday, March 22
At UD Arena
Dayton, Ohio

Louisville_Alabama State-Morehead State winner vs. Ohio State-Siena winner

At American Airlines Arena
Miami

Wake Forest-Cleveland State winner vs. Utah-Arizona winner

At The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Minneapolis

Michigan State-Robert Morris winner vs. Boston College-Southern California winner

Kansas-North Dakota State winner vs. West Virginia-Dayton winner

At Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis
Regional Semifinals
Friday, March 27

Louisville-Alabama State-Morehead State_Ohio State-Siena winner vs. Wake Forest-Cleveland State_Utah-Arizona winner

Michigan State-Robert Morris_Boston College-Southern California winner vs. Kansas-North Dakota State_West Virginia-Dayton winner

Regional Championship
Sunday, March 29

Semifinal winners

WEST REGIONAL
First Round
Thursday, March 19
At The Sprint Center
Kansas City, Mo.

Memphis (31-3) vs. Cal State Northridge (17-13)

California (22-10) vs. Maryland (20-13)

At The Wachovia Center
Philadelphia

Connecticut (27-4) vs. Chattanooga (18-16)

BYU (25-7) vs. Texas A&M (23-9)

At The Rose Garden
Portland, Ore.

Washington (25-8) vs. Mississippi State (23-12)

Purdue (25-9) vs. Northern Iowa (23-10)

Friday, March 20
At Taco Bell Arena
Boise, Idaho

Missouri (28-6) vs. Cornell (21-9)

Marquette (24-9) vs. Utah State (30-4)

Second Round
Saturday, March 21
At The Sprint Center
Kansas City, Mo.

Memphis-Cal State Northridge winner vs. California-Maryland winner

At The Wachovia Center
Philadelphia

Connecticut-Chattanooga winner vs. BYU-Texas A&M winner

At The Rose Garden
Portland, Ore.

Washington-Mississippi State winner vs. Purdue-Northern Iowa winner

Sunday, March 22
Regional Semifinals
At Taco Bell Arena
Boise, Idaho

Missouri-Cornell winner vs. Marquette-Utah State winner

At University of Phoenix Stadium
Glendale, Ariz.
Regional Semifinals
Thursday, March 26

Connecticut-Chattanooga_BYU-Texas A&M winner vs. Washington-Mississippi State_Purdue-Northern Iowa winner

Memphis-Cal State Northridge_California-Maryland winner vs. Missouri-Cornell_Marquette-Utah State winner

Regional Championship
Saturday, March 28

Semifinal winners

FINAL FOUR
At Ford Field
Detroit
National Semifinals
Saturday, April 4

East champion vs. South champion

Midwest champion vs. West champion

National Championship
Monday, April 6

Semifinal winners

NCAA Capsules-East Regional  

Pittsburgh 

Pittsburgh, 28-4.

Nickname: Panthers.

Coach: Jamie Dixon.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 1.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 18-21, 20 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Sam Young 18.7; DeJuan Blair 15.6; Levance Fields 10.7; Jermaine Dixon 9.0.

Top Rebounders: DeJuan Blair 12.2; Sam Young 6.1; Tyrell Biggs 4.6.

Top Assists: Levance Fields 7.6; Brad Wanamaker 2.3; Jermaine Dixon 2.1.

3-point threats: Sam Young 42; Levance Fields 40; Jermaine Dixon 32; Ashton Gibbs 31.

Last Ten: 8-2.

ETSU

Johnson City, Tenn., 23-10.

Nickname: Buccaneers.

Coach: Tony Skole.

Region: East

Seed: No. 16.

Bid: Atlantic Sun champion.

Tournament Record: 2-8, 7 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2004.

Conference: Atlantic Sun.

Top Scorers: Kevin Tiggs 21.5; Courtney Pigram 17.6; Mike Smith 15.5.

Top Rebounders: Mike Smith 7.7; Kevin Tiggs 4.8; Greg Hamlin 4.8; Tommy Hubbard 4.6; Isiah Brown 4.5.

Top Assists: Courtney Pigram 4.2; Mike Smith 2.1.

3-point threats: Courtney Pigram 74; Mike Smith 43; Kevin Tiggs 36.

Last Ten: 5-5.

Oklahoma State

Stillwater, 22-11.

Nickname: Cowboys.

Coach: Travis Ford.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 8.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 37-21, 22 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big 12.

Top Scorers: James Anderson 18.6; Byron Eaton 14.1; Terrel Harris 13.8; Obi Muonelo 12.6.

Top Rebounders: Obi Muonelo 7.3; Marshall Moses 5.9; James Anderson 5.8; Terrel Harris 4.8.

Top Assists: Byron Eaton 5.5; Terrel Harris 1.9.

3-point threats: Obi Muonelo 83; James Anderson 80; Keiton Page 61; Terrel Harris 51.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Tennessee

Knoxville, 21-12.

Nickname: Volunteers.

Coach: Bruce Pearl.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 9.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 13-17, 16 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Southeastern.

Top Scorers: Tyler Smith 17.2; Wayne Chism 13.8; J.P. Prince 10.1; Scotty Hopson 9.2.

Top Rebounders: Wayne Chism 8.1; Tyler Smith 5.9; Brian Williams 5.7; J.P. Prince 4.2.

Top Assists: Tyler Smith 3.4; Bobby Maze 3.2; J.P. Prince 3.2.

3-point threats: Scotty Hopson 45; Cameron Tatum 40; Wayne Chism 38.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Florida State

Tallahassee, 25-9.

Nickname: Seminoles.

Coach: Leonard Hamilton.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 5.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 12-10, 10 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1998.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: Toney Douglas 21.1; Uche Echefu 8.6; Solomon Alabi 8.5; Derwin Kitchen 8.3.

Top Rebounders: Solomon Alabi 5.7; Uche Echefu 5.4; Chris Singleton 4.8; Derwin Kitchen 4.4; Toney Douglas 4.0.

Top Assists: Toney Douglas 2.4; Derwin Kitchen 2.6; Luke Loucks 2.2.

3-point threats: Toney Douglas 83; Chris Singleton 32; Deividis Dulkys 28.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Wisconsin

Madison, 19-12.

Nickname: Badgers.

Coach: Bo Ryan.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 12.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 19-13, 14 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Marcus Landry 12.6; Trevon Hughes 12.0; Jason Bohannon 10.3; Jon Leuer 9.3.

Top Rebounders: Joe Krabbenhoft 6.8; Marcus Landry 4.5; Jon Leuer 3.9.

Top Assists: Trevon Hughes 2.9; Joe Krabbenhoft 2.5.

3-point threats: Jason Bohannon 59; Trevon Hughes 51; Marcus Landry 29.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Xavier

Cincinnati, 25-7.

Nickname: Musketeers.

Coach: Sean Miller.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 4.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 15-19, 19 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Atlantic 10.

Top Scorers: B.J. Raymond 14.1; Derrick Brown 13.8; C.J. Anderson 10.0.

Top Rebounders: Derrick Brown 6.1; Jason Love 5.9; C.J. Anderson 5.4; B.J. Raymond 4.1.

Top Assists: Dante Jackson 2.8; C.J. Anderson 2.4; Terrell Holloway 2.2; Derrick Brown 2.0.

3-point threats: B.J. Raymond 78; Brad Redford 51; Dante Jackson 37; Derrick Brown 35.

Last Ten: 5-5.

Portland State

Portland, Ore., 23-9.

Nickname: Vikings.

Coach: Ken Bone.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 13.

Bid: Big Sky champion.

Tournament Record: 0-1, 1 year.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big Sky.

Top Scorers: Jeremiah Dominguez 12.9; Dominic Waters 11.5; Phil Nelson 11.2; Andre Murray 11.0.

Top Rebounders: Jamie Jones 5.3; Julius Thomas 5.2; Andre Murray 4.0.

Top Assists: Jeremiah Dominguez 3.2; Dominic Waters 2.9; Andre Murray 2.3.

3-point threats: Jeremiah Dominguez 87; Dominic Waters 60; Phil Nelson 57; Andre Murray 43.

Last Ten: 8-2.

UCLA

Los Angeles, 25-8.

Nickname: Bruins.

Coach: Ben Howland.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 6.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 98-35, 42 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Pac-10.

Top Scorers: Darren Collison 14.5; Josh Shipp 14.4; Alfred Aboya 9.8; Jrue Holiday 9.3.

Top Rebounders: Alfred Aboya 6.2; Nikola Dragovic 4.0; Jrue Holiday 3.8.

Top Assists: Darren Collison 4.9; Jrue Holiday 3.5.

3-point threats: Nikola Dragovic 55; Josh Shipp 53; Mike Roll 48; Darren Collison 37.

Last Ten: 5-5.

Virginia Commonwealth

Richmond, 24-9.

Nickname: Rams.

Coach: Anthony Grant.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 11.

Bid: CAA champion.

Tournament Record: 5-8, 13 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.

Conference: Colonial Athletic Association.

Top Scorers: Eric Maynor 22.4; Larry Sanders 11.3; Joey Rodriguez 9.4.

Top Rebounders: Larry Sanders 8.5; Kirill Pishchalnikov 4.7.

Top Assists: Eric Maynor 6.2; Joey Rodriguez 2.5.

3-point threats: Eric Maynor 65; Joey Rodriguez 60; Brandon Rozzell 35; Bradford Burgess 35.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Villanova

Philadelphia, 26-7.

Nickname: Wildcats.

Coach: Jay Wright.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 3.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 44-29, 29 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Dante Cunningham 16.0; Scottie Reynolds 15.5; Corey Fisher 10.8; Corey Stokes 9.7.

Top Rebounders: Dante Cunningham 7.2; Dwayne Anderson 5.7; Reggie Redding 4.8; Antonio Pena 4.5.

Top Assists: Scottie Reynolds 3.6; Reggie Redding 3.0; Corey Fisher 2.8.

3-point threats: Corey Stokes 69; Scottie Reynolds 68.

Last Ten: 7-3.

American U.

Washington, D.C., 24-7.

Nickname: Eagles.

Coach: Jeff Jones.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 14.

Bid: Patriot League champion.

Tournament Record: 0-1, 1 year.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Patriot League.

Top Scorers: Garrison Carr 17.8; Brian Gilmore 12.4; Derrick Mercer 11.5.

Top Rebounders: Brian Gilmore 5.4; Jordan Nichols 5.20; Nick Hendra 4.5; Derrick Mercer 4.32.

Top Assists: Derrick Mercer 4.41; Brian Gilmore 1.9.

3-point threats: Garrison Carr 108; Brian Gilmore 47.

Last Ten: 10-0.

Texas

Austin, 22-11.

Nickname: Longhorns.

Coach: Rick Barnes.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 7.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 32-29, 26 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big 12.

Top Scorers: A.J. Abrams 16.3; Damion James 15.4; Gary Johnson 10.5; Dexter Pittman 10.0.

Top Rebounders: Damion James 9.2; Gary Johnson 5.4; Dexter Pittman 5.2.

Top Assists: Justin Mason 4.2; Dogus Balbay 3.3.

3-point threats: A.J. Abrams 95; Damion James 25.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Minnesota

Minneapolis, 22-10.

Nickname: Golden Gophers.

Coach: Tubby Smith.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 10.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 12-9, 9 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Lawrence Westbrook 12.4; Damian Johnson 9.7; Al Nolen 6.6; Blake Hoffarber 6.5.

Top Rebounders: Paul Carter 4.4; Ralph Sampson III 4.3; Damian Johnsonn 4.2.

Top Assists: Al Nolen 4.3; Damian Johnson 1.7.

3-point threats: Blake Hoffarber 44; Lawrence Westbrook 42; Devoe Joseph 31.

Last Ten: 4-6.

Duke

Durham, N.C., 28-6.

Nickname: Blue Devils.

Coach: Mike Krzyzewski.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 2.

Bid: ACC champion.

Tournament Record: 86-29, 32 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: Kyle Singler 16.7; Gerald Henderson 16.6; Jon Scheyer 15.3.

Top Rebounders: Kyle Singler 7.7; Gerald Henderson 4.8.

Top Assists: Jon Scheyer 2.8; Kyle Singler 2.5; Gerald Henderson 2.5.

3-point threats: Jon Scheyer 71; Kyle Singler 63; Gerald Henderson 40; Greg Paulus 35.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Binghamton

Binghamton, N.Y., 23-8.

Nickname: Bearcats.

Coach: Kevin Broadus.

Region: East.

Seed: No. 15.

Bid: America East champion.

Tournament Record: First year.

Last NCAA Appearance: First year.

Conference: America East.

Top Scorers: D.J. Rivera 20.0; Malik Alvin 11.7; Emanual Mayben 11.5; Reggie Fuller 10.2.

Top Rebounders: Reggie Fuller 7.1; D.J. Rivera 6.5; Sean Watson 4.0; Emanual Mayben 4.0.

Top Assists: Emanuel Mayben 4.6; Malik Alvin 3.8.

3-point threats: D.J. Rivera 46; Emanuel Mayben 42.

Last Ten: 10-0.

NCAA Capsules-South Regional 

North Carolina 

Chapel Hill, 28-4.

Nickname: Tar Heels.

Coach: Roy Williams.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 1.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 96-39, 40 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: Tyler Hansbrough 21.4; Ty Lawson 15.9; Wayne Ellington 15.2; Danny Green 13.3; Deon Thompson 11.2.

Top Rebounders: Tyler Hansbrough 8.2; Ed Davis 6.8; Deon Thompson 6.1; Wayne Ellington 4.8; Danny Green 4.7.

Top Assists: Ty Lawson 6.5; Danny Green 2.8; Wayne Ellington 2.7; Larry Drew 2.1

3-point threats: Wayne Ellington 68; Danny Green 64; Ty Lawson 42.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Radford

Radford, Va., 21-11.

Nickname: Highlanders.

Coach: Brad Greenberg.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 16.

Bid: Big South champion.

Tournament Record: 0-1, 1 year.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1998.

Conference: Big South.

Top Scorers: Artsiom Parakhouski 16.3; Kenny Thomas 14.8; Joey Lynch-Flohr 13.7; Amir Johnson 9.6.

Top Rebounders: Artsiom Parakhouski 11.2; Joey Lynch-Flohr 5.8; Kenny Thomas 4.8; Amir Johnson 4.7; Eric Hall 4.1.

Top Assists: Amir Johnson 5.3; Kenny Thomas 2.2.

3-point threats: Kenny Thomas 77; Amir Johnson 39.

Last Ten: 9-1.

LSU

Baton Rouge, La., 26-7.

Nickname: Tigers.

Coach: Trent Johnson.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 8.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 23-22, 19 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2006.

Conference: Southeastern.

Top Scorers: Marcus Thornton 20.7; Tasmin Mitchell 16.3; Bo Spencer 11.6.

Top Rebounders: Chris Johnson 7.3; Tasmin Mitchell 7.2; Marcus Thornton 5.5; Garrett Temple 4.5.

Top Assists: Garrett Temple 3.8; Bo Spencer 2.6; Marcus Thornton 2.1.

3-point threats: Marcus Thornton 70; Bo Spencer 57.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Butler

Indianapolis, 26-5.

Nickname: Bulldogs.

Coach: Brad Stevens.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 9.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 8-8, 8 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Horizon League.

Top Scorers: Matt Howard 14.6; Gordan Hayward 13.2; Shelvin Mack 11.7.

Top Rebounders: Matt Howard 6.7; Gordan Hayward 6.5; Willie Veasley 4.3; Shelvin Mack 4.3.

Top Assists: Shelvin Mack 3.5; Ronald Nored 2.6.

3-point threats: Gordon Hayward 65; Shelvin Mack 54; Zach Hahn 43; Willie Veasley 33.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Illinois

Champaign, Ill., 24-9.

Nickname: Fighting Illini.

Coach: Bruce Weber.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 5.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 38-28, 27 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Demetri McCamey 11.5; Mike Davis 11.2; Mike Tisdale 10.5; Trent Meacham 9.8.

Top Rebounders: Mike Davis 8.1; Chester Frazier 4.8; Mike Tisdale 4.1.

Top Assists: Chester Frazier 5.3; Demetri McCamey 4.6; Trent Meacham 2.7.

3-point threats: Trent Meacham 65; Demetri McCamey 56.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Western Kentucky

Bowling Green, Ky., 24-8.

Nickname: Hilltoppers.

Coach: Ken McDonald.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 12.

Bid: Sun Belt champion.

Tournament Record: 17-21, 20 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Sun Belt.

Top Scorers: A.J. Slaughter 15.8; Orlando Mendez-Valdez 14.0; Steffphon Pettigrew 12.7; Sergio Kerusch 11.2.

Top Rebounders: Sergio Kerusch 7.4; Jeremy Evans 5.9; Steffphon Pettigrew 5.1; Orlando Mendez-Valdez 4.1.

Top Assists: Orlando Mendez-Valdez 4.0; A.J. Slaughter 3.6; Anthony Sally 2.7.

3-point threats: Orlando Mendez-Valdez 91; A.J. Slaughter 67; Steffphon Pettigrew 40.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Gonzaga

Spokane, Wash., 26-5.

Nickname: Bulldogs.

Coach: Mark Few.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 4.

Bid: WCC champion.

Tournament Record: 12-11, 11 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: West Coast.

Top Scorers: Josh Heytvelt 14.9; Matt Bouldin 13.7; Austin Daye 12.9; Jeremy Pargo 9.8.

Top Rebounders: Austin Daye 6.9; Josh Heytvelt 6.7; Micah Downs 4.6.

Top Assists: Jeremy Pargo 5.1; Matt Bouldin 3.4; Steven Gray 2.0.

3-point threats: Matt Bouldin 52; Steven Gray 47; Micah Downs 44; Austin Daye 33.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Akron

Akron, Ohio, 23-12.

Nickname: Zips.

Coach: Keith Dambrot.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 13.

Bid: MAC champion.

Tournament Record: 0-1, 1 year.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1986.

Conference: Mid-American.

Top Scorers: Brett McKnight 11.4; Nate Linhart 10.1; Chris McKnight 9.2; Anthony Hitchens 8.9.

Top Rebounders: Nate Linhart 6.2; Chris McKnight 4.8.

Top Assists: Anthony Hitchens 2.3; Steve McNees 1.9.

3-point threats: Steve McNees 46; Darryl Roberts 45; Anthony Hitchens 44; Nate Linhart 37.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Arizona State

Tempe, 24-9.

Nickname: Sun Devils.

Coach: Herb Sendek.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 6.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 12-13, 12 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2003.

Conference: Pac-10.

Top Scorers: James Harden 20.8; Jeff Pendergraph 14.5; Rihards Kuksiks 10.0.

Top Rebounders: Jeff Pendergraph 8.4; James Harden 5.5; Ty Abbott 4.0.

Top Assists: Derek Glasser 4.8; James Harden 4.2.

3-point threats: Rihards Kuksiks 85; James Harden 57; Derek Glasser 41; Ty Abbott 38; Jamelle McMillan 31.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Temple

Philadelphia, 22-11.

Nickname: Owls.

Coach: Fran Dunphy.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 11.

Bid: Atlantic 10 champion.

Tournament Record: 31-26, 26 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.

Conference: Atlantic 10.

Top Scorers: Dionte Christmas 19.2; Lavoy Allen 10.9; Ryan Brooks 10.7.

Top Rebounders: Lavoy Allen 8.9; Dionte Christmas 5.8; Sergio Olmos 4.1.

Top Assists: Semaj Inge 3.6; Dionte Christmas 2.9; Juan Fernandez 2.8; Luiz Guzman 2.1; Lavoy Allen 2.0.

3-point threats: Dionte Christmas 102; Ryan Brooks 58; Craig Williams 38.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Syracuse

Syracuse, N.Y., 26-9.

Nickname: Orangemen.

Coach: Jim Boeheim.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 3.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 48-31, 31 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2006.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Jonny Flynn 17.5; Eric Devendorf 15.9; Paul Harris 12.6; Andy Rautins 10.5; Arinze Onuakau 10.3.

Top Rebounders: Paul Harris 7.9; Arinze Onuakau 7.4; Rick Jackson 5.7; Kristof Ongenaet 4.8.

Top Assists: Jonny Flynn 6.7; Eric Devendorf 3.1; Andy Rautins 3.0; Paul Harris 2.2.

3-point threats: Andy Rautins 96; Eric Devendorf 74; Jonny Flynn 43.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Stephen F. Austin

Dateline, 24-7.

Nickname: Lumberjacks.

Coach: Danny Kaspar.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 14.

Bid: Southland champion.

Tournament Record: First year.

Last NCAA Appearance: First year.

Conference: Southland.

Top Scorers: Matt Kingsley 16.2; Josh Alexander 14.5; Eddie Williams 7.6.

Top Rebounders: Matt Kingsley 7.8; Nick Shaw 6.0; Josh Alexander 5.4.

Top Assists: Eric Bell 3.6; Eddie Williams 2.6.

3-point threats: Josh Alexander 72; Girod Adams 28.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Clemson

Clemson, S.C., 23-8.

Nickname: Tigers.

Coach: Oliver Purnell.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 7.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 8-8, 8 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: Trevor Booker 15.3; K.C. Rivers 14.2; Terrence Oglesby 13.5.

Top Rebounders: Trevor Booker 9.7; K.C. Rivers 5.9; Raymond Sykes 5.2.

Top Assists: Demontez Stitt 3.7; Andre Young 2.1.

3-point threats: Terrence Oglesby 91; K.C. Rivers 68.

Last Ten: 4-6.

Michigan

Ann Arbor, 20-13.

Nickname: Wolverines.

Coach: Jim Beilein.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 10.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 41-19, 20 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1998.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Manny Harris 16.8; DeShawn Sims 15.7; Laval Lucas-Perry 7.0.

Top Rebounders: DeShawn Sims 6.9; Manny Harris 6.9.

Top Assists: Manny Harris 4.4; Stu Douglass 2.1; Kelvin Grady 2.0.

3-point threats: Stu Douglass 50; Zack Novak 49; Manny Harris 48; Laval Lucas-Perry 31; Kelvin Grady 30.

Last Ten: 5-5.

Oklahoma

Norman, 27-5.

Nickname: Sooners.

Coach: Jeff Capel.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 2.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 32-25, 25 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big 12.

Top Scorers: Blake Griffin 21.9; Willie Warren 14.7; Tony Crocker 9.6; Taylor Griffin 9.6.

Top Rebounders: Blake Griffin 14.3; Taylor Griffin 6.0.

Top Assists: Austin Johnson 3.9; Willie Warren 3.0; Blake Griffin 2.3.

3-point threats: Willie Warren 58; Tony Crocker 53; Cade Davis 40; Austin Johnson 39.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Morgan State

Baltimore, 23-11.

Nickname: Bears.

Coach: Todd Bozeman.

Region: South.

Seed: No. 15.

Bid: MEAC champion.

Tournament Record: First year.

Last NCAA Appearance: First year.

Conference: Mideastern Athletic.

Top Scorers: Reggie Holmes 16.9; Marquise Kately 11.0; Jermaine Bolden 9.2; Kevin Thompson 9.1.

Top Rebounders: Kevin Thompson 7.2; Reggie Holmes 5.5; Marquise Kately 5.4.

Top Assists: Jermain Bolden 4.9; Rogers Barnes 1.9.

3-point threats: Reggie Holmes 95; Rogers Barnes 30; Jermaine Bolden 29.

Last Ten: 9-1

NCAA Capsules-Midwest Regional  

Louisville

Louisville, Ky., 28-5.

Nickname: Cardinals.

Coach: Rick Pitino.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 1.

Bid: Big East champion.

Tournament Record: 57-36, 34 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Earl Clark 14.0; Terrence Williams 12.3; Samardo Samuels 11.9.

Top Rebounders: Earl Clark 8.8; Terrence Williams 8.5; Samardo Samuels 4.7.

Top Assists: Terrence Williams 5.1; Earl Clark 3.2; Edgar Sosa 2.2.

3-point threats: Jerry Smith 47; Andre McGee 46; Terrence Williams 46; Preston Knowles 44; Edgar Sosa 31.

Last Ten: 10-0.

Alabama State

Montgomery, 22-9.

Nickname: Hornets.

Coach: Lewis Jackson.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 16 (opening round).

Bid: SWAC champion.

Tournament Record: 0-2, 2 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2004.

Conference: Southwestern Athletic.

Top Scorers: Brandon Brooks 13.8; Andrew Hayles 13.6; Roland Fitch 9.8; Wesley Jones 9.4.

Top Rebounders: Wesley Jones 6.8; Rashad Provitt 5.5; Chief Kickingstallionsims 4.1; Brandon Brooks 4.1.

Top Assists: Brandon Brooks 6.8; Andrew Hayles 1.5.

3-point threats: Andrew Hayles 68; Menji Mundadi 24.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Morehead State

Morehead, Ky., 19-15.

Nickname: Eagles.

Coach: Jay Sorg.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 16 (opening round).

Bid: OVC champion.

Tournament Record: 4-6, 5 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1984.

Conference: Ohio Valley.

Top Scorers: Leon Buchanan 15.1; Kenneth Faried 13.9; Maze Stallworth 12.1; Demonte Harper 10.8.

Top Rebounders: Kenneth Faried 12.8; Leon Buchanan 6.3; Maze Stallworth 4.1; Demonte Harper 4.0.

Top Assists: Brandon Shingles 3.9; Demonte Harper 3.4.

3-point threats: Maze Stallworth 80; Demonte Harper 40; Terrance Hill 27.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Ohio State

Columbus, 22-10.

Nickname: Buckeyes.

Coach: Thad Matta.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 8.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 43-23, 24 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Evan Turner 16.9; Jon Diebler 11.3; William Buford 11.2; Dave Lighty 9.7; B.J. Mullens 9.0.

Top Rebounders: Evan Turner 6.9; David Lighty 5.7; Nikola Kecman 5.0; B.J. Mullens 4.8.

Top Assists: Evan Turner 3.9; Jeremie Simmons 2.6; Jon Diebler 2.5.

3-point threats: Jon Diebler 89; Jeremie Simmons 44; William Buford 40.

Last Ten: 5-5.

Siena

Loudonville, N.Y., 26-7.

Nickname: Saints.

Coach: Fran McCaffery.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 9.

Bid: MAAC champion.

Tournament Record: 3-4, 4 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Metro Atlantic Athletic.

Top Scorers: Kenny Hasbrouck 14.8; Edwin Ubiles 14.6; Alex Franklin 13.6; Ryan Rossiter 10.0.

Top Rebounders: Ryan Rossiter 7.8; Alex Franklin 7.3; Edwin Ubiles 4.8.

Top Assists: Ronald Moore 6.3; Kenny Hasbrouck 2.9; Edwin Ubiles 2.2.

3-point threats: Kenny Hasbrouck 53; Clarence Jackson 44; Ronald Moore 29.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Utah

Salt Lake City, 24-9.

Nickname: Utes.

Coach: Jim Boylen.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 5.

Bid: MWC champion.

Tournament Record: 35-29, 26 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Mountain West.

Top Scorers: Luke Nevill 16.9; Lawrence Borha 11.7; Shaun Green 10.6; Tyler Kepkay 10.4; Carlon Brown 9.4.

Top Rebounders: Luke Nevill 8.9; Carlon Brown 5.2; Shaun Green 4.9; Kim Tillie 4.5.

Top Assists: Luka Drca 3.5; Carlon Brown 3.3.

3-point threats: Shaun Green 73; Lawrence Borha 65; Tyler Kepkay 43; Luka Drca 33.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Arizona

Tucson, 19-13.

Nickname: Wildcats.

Coach: Russ Pennell.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 12.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 41-25, 26 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Pac-10.

Top Scorers: Jordan Hill 18.5; Chase Budinger 17.9; Nic Wise 15.1.

Top Rebounders: Jordan Hill 11.0; Chase Budinger 6.3; Jamelle Horne 5.2.

Top Assists: Nic Wise 4.6; Chase Budinger 3.4.

3-point threats: Chase Budinger 64; Nic Wise 61; Zane Johnson 34.

Last Ten: 5-5.

Wake Forest

Winston-Salem, N.C., 24-6.

Nickname: Demon Deacons.

Coach: Dino Gaudio.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 4.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 27-20, 20 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: Jeff Teague 19.1; James Johnson 14.8; Al-Faroug Aminu 12.8.

Top Rebounders: James Johnson 8.5; Al-Faroug Aminu 8.2; Chas McFarland 5.9.

Top Assists: Jeff Teague 3.5; Ishmael Smith 3.5; James Johnson 2.0.

3-point threats: Jeff Teague 45; Harvey Hale 22.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Cleveland State

Cleveland, 25-10.

Nickname: Vikings.

Coach: Gary Waters.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 13.

Bid: Horizon champion.

Tournament Record: 2-1, 1 year.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1986.

Conference: Horizon League.

Top Scorers: J'Nathan Bullock 15.3; Norris Cole 12.9; Cedric Jackson 10.5.

Top Rebounders: J'Nathan Bullock 7.0; Cedric Jackson 5.7; D'Aundray Brown 5.7; George Tandy 5.2.

Top Assists: Cedric Jackson 5.4; D'Aundray Brown 2.5; Norris Cole 2.4.

3-point threats: Norris Cole 38; J'Nathan Bullock 35; Jeremy Montgomery 30.

Last Ten: 8-2.

West Virginia

Morgantown, 23-11.

Nickname: Mountaineers.

Coach: Bob Huggins.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 6.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 20-21, 21 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Da'Sean Butler 17.3; Alex Ruoff 15.9; Devin Ebanks 10.4; Darryl Bryant 9.5.

Top Rebounders: Devin Banks 7.7; Da'Sean Butler 6.0; Kevin Jones 5.0.

Top Assists: Alex Ruoff 3.5; Darryl Bryant 2.7; Devin Ebanks 2.6.

3-point threats: Alex Ruoff 87; Da'Sean Butler 62; Darryl Bryant 42.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Dayton

Dayton, Ohio, 26-7.

Nickname: Flyers.

Coach: Brian Gregory.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 11.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 13-15, 13 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2004.

Conference: Atlantic 10.

Top Scorers: Chris Wright 12.9; Marcus Johnson 12.2; Charles Little 8.0.

Top Rebounders: Chris Wright 6.5; Chris Johnson 5.5; Kurt Huelsman 4.1; Charles Little 4.0.

Top Assists: London Warren 4.3; Rob Lowery 3.4.

3-point threats: Marcus Johnson 43; Luke Fabrizius 37; Rob Lowery 29.

Last Ten: 5-5.

Kansas

Lawrence, 25-7.

Nickname: Jayhawks.

Coach: Bill Self.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 3.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 82-36, 37 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big 12.

Top Scorers: Sherron Collins 18.3; Cole Aldrich 14.6; Tyshawn Taylor 10.0.

Top Rebounders: Cole Aldrich 10.6; Marcus Morris 4.9; Markieff Morris 4.4.

Top Assists: Sherron Collins 5.0; Tyshawn Taylor 3.1; Brady Morningstar 2.8.

3-point threats: Sherron Collins 72; Brady Morningstar 48.

Last Ten: 7-3.

North Dakota State

Fargo, 26-6.

Nickname: Bison.

Coach: Saul Phillips.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 14.

Bid: Summitt champion.

Tournament Record: First year.

Last NCAA Appearance: First year.

Conference: Summitt League.

Top Scorers: Ben Woodside 22.8; Brett Winkelman 18.7; Mike Nelson 11.9; Michael Tveidt 9.7.

Top Rebounders: Brett Winkelman 7.4; Mike Nelson 4.2; Luca Moormann 4.1.

Top Assists: Ben Woodside 6.3; Mike Nelson 2.5.

3-point threats: Ben Woodside 64; Mike Nelson 57; Brett Winkelman 39; Michael Tveidt 38.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Mass., 22-11.

Nickname: Eagles.

Coach: Al Skinner.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 7.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 22-18, 17 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: Tyrese Rice 17.1; Joe Trapani 13.5; Rakim Sanders 13.0; Corey Raji 9.8.

Top Rebounders: Joe Trapani 6.6; Corey Raji 6.1; Josh Southern 5.1; Rakin Sanders 4.5.

Top Assists: Tyrese Rice 5.4; Reggie Jackson 1.7; Biko Paris 1.7.

3-point threats: Tyrese Rice 60; Joe Trapani 50; Rakim Sanders 46.

Last Ten: 5-5.

Southern California

Los Angeles, 21-12.

Nickname: Trojans.

Coach: Tim Floyd.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 10.

Bid: Pac-10 champion.

Tournament Record: 11-16, 14 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Pac-10.

Top Scorers: Taj Gibson 14.3; Dwight Lewis 14.1; DeMar DeRozan 13.6; Daniel Hackett 12.5.

Top Rebounders: Taj Gibson 9.4; DeMar DeRozan 5.7; Daniel Hackett 4.2; Leonard Washington 4.1.

Top Assists: Daniel Hackett 4.7; Dwight Lewis 2.1.

3-point threats: Dwight Lewis 51; Daniel Hackett 40.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Michigan State

East Lansing, 26-6.

Nickname: Spartans.

Coach: Tom Izzo.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 2.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 43-21, 22 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Kalin Lucas 14.8; Raymar Morgan 10.8; Goran Suton 9.5; Chris Allen 9.0.

Top Rebounders: Goran Suton 7.6; Raymar Morgan 5.7; Delvon Roe 5.4.

Top Assists: Kalin Lucas 4.4; Travis Walton 3.3.

3-point threats: Chris Allen 47; Durrell Summers 35; Kalin Lucas 34.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Robert Morris

Pittsburgh, 24-10.

Nickname: Colonials.

Coach: Mike Rice.

Region: Midwest.

Seed: No. 15.

Bid: Northeast champion.

Tournament Record: 1-5, 5 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1992.

Conference: Northeast.

Top Scorers: Jeremy Chappell 16.9; Rob Robinson 11.4; Jimmy Langhurst 10.0.

Top Rebounders: Jeremy Chappell 6.8; Rob Robinson 5.6; Dallas Green 4.4.

Top Assists: Jeremy Chappell 3.2; Mezie Nwigwe 2.5; Jimmy Langhurst 2.3; Bateko Francisco 2.2.

3-point threats: Jeremy Chappell 84; Jimmy Langhurst 63; Bateko Francisco 33.

Last Ten: 8-2.

NCAA Capsules-West Regional

Connecticut

Storrs, 27-4.

Nickname: Huskies.

Coach: Jim Calhoun.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 1.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 42-27, 28 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: A.J. Price 14.0; Hasheem Thabeet 13.7; Jeff Adrien 13.6; Jerome Dyson 13.2 (injured).

Top Rebounders: Hasheem Thabeet 10.9; Jeff Adrien 10.0; Stanley Robinson 5.4; Jerome Dyson 4.1 (injured).

Top Assists: A.J Price 4.7; Jerome Dyson 3.2 (injured); Kemba Walker 2.7; Craig Austie 2.1.

3-point threats: A.J Price 71; Craig Autrie 30.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tenn., 18-16.

Nickname: Mocs.

Coach: John Shulman.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 16.

Bid: Southern champion.

Tournament Record: 3-9, 9 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Southern.

Top Scorers: Stephen McDowell 18.6; Nicchaeus Doaks 13.9; Kevin Goffney 13.3.

Top Rebounders: Nicchaeus Doaks 8.7; Khalil Hartwell 7.1; Kevin Goffney 6.9.

Top Assists: Kevron Sheard 3.8; Kevin Goffney 2.6.

3-point threats: Stephen McDowell 135; Ty Patterson 49; Kevron Sheard 30.

Last Ten: 7-3.

BYU

Provo, Utah, 25-7.

Nickname: Cougars.

Coach: Dave Rose.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 8.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 11-26, 23 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Mountain West.

Top Scorers: Lee Cummard 16.8; Jimmer Fredette 16.2; Jonathan Tavernari 15.9.

Top Rebounders: Jonathan Tavernari 7.3; Lee Cummard 6.3; Chris Miles 4.0.

Top Assists: Jimmer Fredette 4.2; Lee Cummard 3.3; Jackson Emery 3.1.

3-point threats: Jonathan Tavernari 82; Jimmer Fredette 51; Lee Cummard 35.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Texas A&M

College Station, 23-9.

Nickname: Aggies.

Coach: Mark Turgeon.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 9.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 7-10, 9 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big 12.

Top Scorers: Josh Carter 14.1; Donald Sloan 11.7; Bryan Davis 10.4; Chinemelu Elonu 10.1.

Top Rebounders: Chinemelu Elonu 7.4; Bryan Davis 6.4; Josh Carter 4.5.

Top Assists: Donald Sloan 3.0; Josh Carter 1.8; Derrick Roland 1.8.

3-point threats: Josh Carter 74; B.J. Holmes 57.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Purdue

West Lafayette, Ind., 25-9.

Nickname: Boliermakers.

Coach: Matt Painter.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 5.

Bid: Big Ten champion.

Tournament Record: 29-22, 22 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: E'Twaun Moore 13.8; JaJuan Johnson 13.1; Robbie Hummel 12.8.

Top Rebounders: Robbie Hummel 6.8; JaJuan Johnson 5.7; E'Twaun Moore 4.8.

Top Assists: Lewis Jackson 3.4; E'Twaun Moore 3.1; Chris Kramer 2.5.

3-point threats: Keaton Grant 54; Robbie Hummel 54; E'Twaun Moore 48.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, 23-10.

Nickname: Panthers.

Coach: Ben Jacobsen.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 12.

Bid: MVC champion.

Tournament Record: 1-4, 4 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2006.

Conference: Missouri Valley.

Top Scorers: Adam Koch 12.3; Kwadzo Ahelegbe 11.8; Jordan Eglseder 10.1; Ali Farokhmanesh 9.6.

Top Rebounders: Jordan Eglseder 6.5; Lucas O'Rear 5.4; Adam Koch 5.2.

Top Assists: Kwadzo Ahelegbe 3.2; Johnny Moran 2.2.

3-point threats: Ali Farokhmanesh 73; Johnny Moran 48; Travis Brown 29.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Washington

Seattle, 25-8.

Nickname: Huskies.

Coach: Lorenzo Romar

Region: West.

Seed: No. 4.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 14-14, 13 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2006.

Conference: Pac-10.

Top Scorers: Isaiah Thomas 15.4; Justin Dentmon 15.0; Jon Brockman 14.9; Quincy Pondexter 11.5.

Top Rebounders: Jon Brockman 11.2; Quincy Pondexter 5.7; Matthew Bryan-Amaning 4.2.

Top Assists: Isaiah Thomas 2.5; Justin Dentmon 2.5; Venoy Overton 2.0.

3-point threats: Justin Dentmon 62; Isaiah Thomas 37.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Mississippi State

Mississippi State, 23-12.

Nickname: Bulldogs.

Coach: Rick Stansbury.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 13.

Bid: SEC champion.

Tournament Record: 11-9, 9 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Southeastern.

Top Scorers: Jarvis Varnado 13.1; Barry Stewart 12.3; Ravern Johnson 12.2; Dee Bost 11.1.

Top Rebounders: Jarvis Varnado 9.0; Phil Turner 5.4.

Top Assists: Dee Bost 4.3; Barry Stewart 1.9.

3-point threats: Ravern Johnson 82; Barry Stewart 70; Dee Bost 54; Phil Turner 44.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Marquette

Milwaukee, 24-9.

Nickname: Golden Eagles.

Coach: Buzz Williams.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 6.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 33-27, 26 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Jerel McNeal 19.7; Wesley Matthews 18.4; Lazar Hayward 16.1; Dominic James 11.4 (injured).

Top Rebounders: Lazar Hayward 8.6; Wesley Matthews 5.6; Jerel McNeal 4.6; Jimmy Butler 4.0.

Top Assists: Dominic James 5.1 (injured); Jerel McNeal 4.0; Wesley Matthews 2.6.

3-point threats: Jerel McNeal 82; Lazar Hayward 50; Wesley Matthews 40; Dominic James 33 (injured).

Last Ten: 4-6.

Utah State

Logan, 30-4.

Nickname: Aggies.

Coach: Stew Morrill.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 11.

Bid: WAC champion.

Tournament Record: 6-19, 17 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2006.

Conference: Western Athletic.

Top Scorers: Gary Wilkinson 17.1; Jared Quayle 12.9; Tai Wesley 11.9; Tyler Newbold 9.1.

Top Rebounders: Gary Wilkinson 6.9; Tai Wesley 6.1; Jared Quayle 5.9; Tyler Newbold 4.2.

Top Assists: Jared Quayle 3.7; Tyler Newbold 3.2; Tai Wesley 2.7.

3-point threats: Tyler Newbold 59; Jared Quayle 55; Stavon Williams 46.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Missouri

Columbus, 28-6.

Nickname: Tigers.

Coach: Mike Anderson.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 3.

Bid: Big 12 champion.

Tournament Record: 18-21, 21 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2003.

Conference: Big 12.

Top Scorers: DeMarre Carroll 16.8; Leo Lyons 14.2; Matt Lawrence 9.0.

Top Rebounders: DeMarre Carroll 7.3; Leo Lyons 6.0.

Top Assists: J.T. Tiller 3.6; Zaire Taylor 3.5; DeMarre Carroll 2.0; Leo Lyons 2.0.

3-point threats: Matt Lawrence 74; Kim English 35; Marcus Denmon 32.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Cornell

Ithaca, N.Y., 21-9.

Nickname: Big Red.

Coach: Steve Donahue.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 14.

Bid: Ivy League champion.

Tournament Record: 0-4, 3 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Ivy League.

Top Scorers: Ryan Wittman 18.5; Louis Dale 13.5; Jeff Foote 11.8; Geoff Reeves 9.1.

Top Rebounders: Jeff Foote 7.1; Alex Tyler 4.6; Louis Dale 4.3.

Top Assists: Louis Dale 3.6; Ryan Wittman 2.7; Chris Wroblewski 2.6; Jeff Foote 2.3.

3-point threats: Ryan Wittman 93; Geoff Reeves 50; Chris Wroblewski 40; Louis Dale 30.

Last Ten: 7-3.

California

Berkeley, 22-10.

Nickname: Golden Bears.

Coach: Mike Montgomery.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 7.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 18-14, 14 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2006.

Conference: Pac-10.

Top Scorers: Jerome Randle 18.4; Patrick Christopher 14.6; Theo Robertson 12.8; Jamal Boykin 9.6.

Top Rebounders: Jamal Boykin 6.4; Jordan Wilkes 4.0; Theo Robertson 3.8; Patrick Christopher 3.8.

Top Assists: Jerome Randle 4.9; Theo Robertson 2.5; Patrick Christopher 2.1.

3-point threats: Jerome Randle 60; Theo Robertson 54; Patrick Christopher 48.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Maryland

College Park, 20-13.

Nickname: Terrapins.

Coach: Gary Williams.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 10.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 23-11, 12 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2007.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: Greivis Vasquez 17.2; Landon Milbourne 11.6; Eric Hayes 10.2.

Top Rebounders: Greivis Vasquez 5.5; Landon Milbourne 5.3; Dave Neal 4.3.

Top Assists: Greivis Vasquez 5.1; Eric Hayes 3.2; Adrian Bowie 2.5.

3-point threats: Greivis Vasquez 61; Eric Hayes 51; Dave Neal 35.

Last Ten: 5-5.

Memphis

Memphis, Tenn., 31-3.

Nickname: Tigers.

Coach: John Calipari.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 2.

Bid: Conference USA champion.

Tournament Record: 30-21, 21 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2008.

Conference: Conference USA.

Top Scorers: Tyreke Evans 16.6; Robert Dozier 12.8; Shawn Taggart 10.4; Antonio Anderson 10.2.

Top Rebounders: Shawn Taggart 7.5; Robert Dozier 7.2; Tyreke Evans 5.5; Antonio Anderson 4.9.

Top Assists: Antonio Anderson 4.1; Tyreke Evans 3.8.

3-point threats: Doneal Mack 58; Roburt Sallie 39; Tyreke Evans 32.

Last Ten: 10-0.

Cal State Northridge

Northridge, Calif., 17-13.

Nickname: Matadors.

Coach: Bobby Braswell.

Region: West.

Seed: No. 15.

Bid: Big West champion.

Tournament Record: 0-1, 1 year.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.

Conference: Big West.

Top Scorers: Tremaine Townsend 10.9; Josh Jenkins 10.2 (injured); Rob Haynes 9.4; Willie Galick 9.2; Rodrique Mels 8.8.

Top Rebounders: Tremaine Townsend 8.4; Willie Galick 5.4.

Top Assists: Josh Jenkins 6.1 (injured); Mark Hill 2.7.

3-point threats: Rob Haynes 55; Josh Jenkins 38 (injured).

Last Ten: 7-3.