2019 NCAA Tournament Bracket Projections - Joe Lunardi's guide for all 68 teams

Before filling out your Tournament Challenge bracket, take some time and do your homework. For the 15th consecutive year, ESPN's Joe Lunardi has assigned a team of analysts to put together the ESPN+ Tournament Guide, offering in-depth roster, system and statistical breakdowns for all 68 tournament teams to help you make smart picks.

Click on any of the teams below to get the inside scoop.

SOUTH

1 Virginia vs. 16 Gardner-Webb

2 Tennessee vs. 15 Colgate

3 Purdue vs. 14 Old Dominion

4 Kansas State vs. 13 UC Irvine

5 Wisconsin vs. 12 Oregon

6 Villanova vs. 11 Saint Mary's

7 Cincinnati vs. 10 Iowa

8 Ole Miss vs. 9 Oklahoma

EAST

1 Duke vs. 16 North Carolina Central/North Dakota State

2 Michigan State vs. 15 Bradley

3 LSU vs. 14 Yale

4 Virginia Tech vs. 13 Saint Louis

5 Mississippi State vs. 12 Liberty

6 Maryland vs. 11 Belmont/Temple

7 Louisville vs. 10 Minnesota

8 VCU vs. 9 UCF

MIDWEST

1 North Carolina vs. 16 Iona (free)

2 Kentucky vs. 15 Abilene Christian

3 Houston vs. 14 Georgia State

4 Kansas vs. 13 Northeastern

5 Auburn vs. 12 New Mexico State

6 Iowa State vs. 11 Ohio State

7 Wofford vs. 10 Seton Hall

8 Utah State vs. 9 Washington

WEST

1 Gonzaga vs. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson/Prairie View A&M

2 Michigan vs. 15 Montana

3 Texas Tech vs. 14 Northern Kentucky

4 Florida State vs. 13 Vermont

5 Marquette vs. 12 Murray State

6 Buffalo vs. 11 Arizona State/St. John's

7 Nevada vs. 10 Florida

8 Syracuse vs. 9 Baylor