East Regional details

March 13, 2017 at 2:53AM
Villanova's Josh Hart in action during an NCAA college basketball game against Temple, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ORG XMIT: OTKMS112
Villanova’s Josh Hart in action during an NCAA college basketball game against Temple, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ORG XMIT: OTKMS112 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

EAST Regional

Must-watch player: Josh Hart

The Villanova senior guard is efficient on both ends of the floor. He can score a triple-double and defend, all in one night. Hart is averaging 18.9 points and 3.1 assists, plus 1.6 steals a game.

Must-watch matchup: Wisconsin vs. Virginia Tech

The Badgers are surely bitter over an unexpected No. 8 seed. They better get over it or the Hokies, balanced offensively, will make it tough, even with the loss of Chris Clarke.

Calling it now: Duke over Troy

No, Duke isn't losing to Troy. In fact, the Blue Devils, suddenly hot, could escape this region unscathed. Most notable team in the way: defending national champion and top-seeded Villanova.

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Villanova guard Josh Hart (3) in action during an NCAA college basketball game against the College of Charleston, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) ORG XMIT: OTKLK1
Villanova guard Josh Hart (3) in action during an NCAA college basketball game against the College of Charleston, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) ORG XMIT: OTKLK1 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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