Arizona Wildcats: Top Seeds in March Madness

0:00On March 19th, the Arizona Wildcats enter the NCAA Tournament as a top favorite with the number one seed in their region. They're set to face the 16 seed Long Island Sharks in their opener on Friday. Pundits like Charles Barkley are all in on them, predicting a dominant run to the national title. The team boasts a stellar 31 wins and two losses record this season. They started with 23 straight victories before a brief stumble. Being cruised to the Big 12 Tournament Championship by beating UCF Iowa, State and Houston. They've racked up 12 wins against ranked teams and sit high in major rankings like the AP poll, Kinpom and NetTee. Fans and experts love their blend of experience and youth. Veterans like Jaden Bradley, who earned Big 12 Player of the Year honors, lead alongside promising freshmen such as Braden Burries and Co-Apete, both seen as future NBA first-round picks. This mix has kept them in the top five of the AP poll most of the year, including nine

1:00weeks at number one. Next up after Long Island, they'll meet the winner of Villanova versus Utah State in the round of 32. No major injuries or surprises have popped up, so they're primed to keep rolling. With just one national title in program history, the Wildcats have the talent and momentum to chase another as March Madness heats up.