{"id":206424,"date":"2021-03-19T18:47:18","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T15:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-best-sleepers-in-each-region\/"},"modified":"2021-03-19T18:47:18","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T15:47:18","slug":"the-best-sleepers-in-each-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-sleepers-in-each-region\/","title":{"rendered":"#The best sleepers in each region"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2599cb7fb06\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2599cb7fb06\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-sleepers-in-each-region\/#West\" >West<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-sleepers-in-each-region\/#East\" >East<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-sleepers-in-each-region\/#South\" >South<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-sleepers-in-each-region\/#Midwest\" >Midwest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#The best sleepers in each region<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Everyone loves to find the sleepers in their NCAA Tournament brackets, and this year is no different. Most non-conference <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s in November and December were canceled due to COVID-19. These smaller schools did not really have the opportunity to show the nation how good they were.<\/p>\n<p>That all changes Friday when the first round tips off. Most smaller and mid-major conferences are sending their top teams to the Big Dance this year. This is a huge reason the upsets will come, and possibly in bunches. Let\u2019s break down the NCAA bracket by region and try to find the Cinderellas.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West\"><\/span>West<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Ohio Bobcats have what it takes to knock off Virginia. They have an NBA talent in guard Jason Preston, who hits big shots and sinks more than 40 percent of his 3-pointers. To pull off upsets you need balanced scoring in case your star is cold, and Ohio lists all five starters average in double figures. This upset is looming not only because of the Bobcats\u2019 talent but because of the craziness surrounding Virginia.<\/p>\n<p>Tony Bennett\u2019s team had to pull out of the ACC Tournament last week due to positive COVID-19 tests and are off schedule, as they are <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ing to Indianapolis the day before the game. Look for Ohio to pounce on the Cavaliers early. As solid as Virginia is, playing from behind with its slow, deliberate defensive style is not Bennett\u2019s game plan.<\/p>\n<p>Might we see a 12th seed play a 13th seed in the second round? Very possibly. UC Santa Barbara has the big-time talent and coaching to take down Creighton.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"East\"><\/span>East<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Look for top-seeded Michigan to have its hands full just to make it to the second weekend of the tournament. The Wolverines lost forward Isaiah Livers to a foot injury in the Big Ten Tournament and will miss his defensive toughness and senior leadership.<\/p>\n<p>The team best suited to take advantage of Michigan\u2019s troubles is St. Bonaventure. The Bonnies have two studs in guard Kyle Lofton and forward Osun Osunniyi. Together they average more than 25 points per game, and they shine on defense for coach Mark Schmidt. The Bonnies\u2019 tough, in-your-face defense will make it difficult for LSU and Michigan, and St. Bonaventure is a real threat to see the second weekend.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" alt=\"March Madness 2021 sleepers NCAA Tournament\" class=\"wp-image-17607054 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/March-Madness-2021-Utah-State-Neemias-Queta.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/March-Madness-2021-Utah-State-Neemias-Queta.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/March-Madness-2021-Utah-State-Neemias-Queta.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/March-Madness-2021-Utah-State-Neemias-Queta.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/March-Madness-2021-Utah-State-Neemias-Queta.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2000 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Neemias Queta and Utah State could be a March Madness cinderella.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South\"><\/span>South<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have not seen Neemias Queta play, be sure to watch Utah State face Texas Tech on Friday. The Aggies\u2019 big man excels on both ends of the court. Offensively he is skilled and has a nice touch around the basket, and on defense he is everywhere \u2014 blocking shots, rebounding and making opponents alter their shots in the lane. Queta a name everyone will know by this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Texas Tech\u2019s Chris Beard is one of the best coaches in the country, but the Red Raiders have been unable to close out games this season. If Utah State plays its usual solid defense, coach Craig Smith\u2019s team could make a deep run in the wide-open bottom part of the South bracket.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midwest\"><\/span>Midwest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When looking for upsets, look for teams led by seniors \u2014 and San Diego State has two good ones in Matt Mitchell and Jordan Schakel. Brian Dutcher is one of the best coaches no one talks about. If the Aztecs can attack the Syracuse zone, hit their outside shots and slow down sharpshooter Buddy Boeheim, the Orange could get squashed. Don\u2019t be scared to advance San Diego State in your bracket.\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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