Greif: Florida. The West Region is the tournament’s most difficult on paper with the top-seeded Gators surrounded by St. John’s, Texas Tech and Maryland, all of which are ranked in the nation’s top 12 by Ken Pomeroy, whose rankings are something of a Bible in the sport.

Auburn basketball is the top team in this year's NCAA Tournament, but there are a few teams on its side of the bracket who reek of upset potential.