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A majority of SB Nation readers believe that Purdue is most likely to reach the Final Four out of the Midwest region in the March Madness tournament, as indicated by a survey conducted by the national site. This sentiment is not solely driven by Purdue fans, making it a noteworthy indication of the team's perceived potential. Purdue's next game against Gonzaga will be a crucial step in their journey towards the Final Four.
The Midwest region of the 2024 NCAA Tournament is filled with pressure for top seeds Purdue and Tennessee to prove themselves after recent March Madness disappointments. Purdue, in particular, faces questions about the strength of their guards, while Tennessee's coach Rick Barnes has yet to lead the team past the Sweet 16. With Kansas also dealing with injuries and shooting struggles, the region is wide open, and the team that can answer these questions effectively may find themselves in the Final Four. Oddsmakers currently favor Purdue and Tennessee, but bracket busters and upsets could shake things up.
The 2024 March Madness Midwest region features teams like Purdue, Tennessee, Creighton, Kansas, and Gonzaga, with Purdue's star center Zach Edey leading the charge. Tennessee is looking for a deep tournament run, while Creighton boasts a strong offense. Kansas faces uncertainties due to player injuries, and Gonzaga has shown improvement in the latter part of the season.
Purdue awaits the winner of a play-in game in the NCAA Tournament, with familiar foes in their bracket, while also assessing other Big Ten teams' potential deep runs. The article also delves into why Purdue deserves a spot in the Final Four, who the author wants to see there, and addresses the criticism directed at Zach Edey.
Tennessee's NCAA Tournament first round matchup against Saint Peter’s is set to tip off at 9:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, with TNT broadcasting the game. The Vols, as the top two-seed in the Midwest Region, will face Saint Peter’s, a team returning to the tournament after their upset in 2022. If Tennessee advances, they could potentially face Texas, Colorado State, or Virginia in the Round of 32.