Pianowski Picks 4 NCAA Upsets

0:00On March 17th, the men's NCAA tournament kicks off with bracket fever and full swing, and experts like Scott Pianowski from Yahoo Sports have. Spotlighted four underdog teams poised to shake things up in the first week. They 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. Earlier this week, Pianowski noted how the NIL era might favor big programs, pointing to last year's Final Four, where all top seeds advanced and few. Double digit seeds lasted long. Still, these picks stand out with recent hot streaks in strong metrics that could defy the odds. Fans love rooting for these Cinderella's, drawing from past magic like VCU's Final Four run over a decade ago, or St. Peter's 3-point barrage, a. Couple years back. St. John's boasts a legendary coach and rim protection, while UCLA brings veteran experience and shop shooters back from injuries.

1:01Meanwhile, VCU rides a 16-in-1 surge into a winnable first-round clash, and Hofstra's hot 3-point hands could stun a perimeter week. Alabama Squad. Pianowski sees at least early wins for each, potentially flipping seeds against Kansas, Yukon, North Carolina, or the Crimson Tide. Expect some early chaos if these teams deliver. Turning routine brackets into real thrillers as the first weekend unfolds. Made in AI.