4 Underdog Teams Poised for NCAA Tournament Upsets

0:00On March 17, the men's NCAA tournament kicks off with plenty of bracket buzz, and experts like Scott Pianowski from Yahoo Sports have spotlighted. Four underdog teams poised to exceed expectations in the first week. These potential Cinderella's include St. John's as a five-seat in the East region, UCLA as a seven-seat also in the East, VCU as an 11-seat in, the South, and Hofstra as a 13-seat in the Midwest. St. John's wrapped up the regular season on a strong 19-in-1 run, despite a middling biggie showing landing them a five-seat. They faced northern Iowa first, then likely Kansas, a team and a recent slump. With Stars UB-EG-04 and coach Rick Patino leading a tough defense and rebounding attack, Pianowski sees them advancing at least to the suite, 16. UCLA's season was a rollercoaster, dropping out of the rankings early, but rallying with a 6-in-1 finish. Already now with key players like Tyler Bilado and Donovan Dentback, the experienced

1:01Bruins should handle UCF and challenge Yukon next. Their low turnovers and sharp shooting make them a sneaky threat in a tough East bracket. Meanwhile, VCU rises 16-in-1 streak into their 15th tournament trip since 2004, facing North Carolina without the tar. Heels is top-forward. The Rams hot three-point shooting exploits UNC's perimeter weaknesses, giving them a real shot at an upset and a puncher's chance against Illinois. Later, Hofstra brings dream-level upset potential against Alabama. Thanks to their 36.8% three-point accuracy from shooters like Cruz Davis, even as double-digit underdogs, they could spark chaos in the Midwest, especially with nearby matchups like Akron versus Texas Tech, also in play. Keep an eye on these squads as they test the favorites right out of the gate. Made in AI.