A look at the NCAA Midwest Regional

March 12, 2018 at 1:59AM
Duke's Marvin Bagley III (35) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburg in Durham, N.C. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Duke’s Marvin Bagley III (35) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburg in Durham, N.C. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Must-watch player: Marvin Bagley

This surely will be your last chance to watch Bagley, the freshman power forward from Duke, hone his craft in college. He's expected to be a top-three draft pick, taking his unique scoring ability to the NBA. He seems to effortlessly put up points in bunches.

Must-watch matchup: Seton Hall vs. N.C. State

Seton Hall has been bounced from the first round each of the past two seasons but hopes to change its fortunes. N.C. State, under first-year coach Kevin Keatts, went 11-7 in the ACC and has notched wins against Duke, North Carolina, Clemson and Arizona.

Calling it now: Kansas

It's incredible, really, the Jayhawks have made 29 consecutive tournaments, an NCAA record. Devonte' Graham leads the offense, but they need big man Udoka Azubuike (knee) back healthy.

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