The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost stars Jerian Grant and Pat Connaughton to the NBA from last year's Elite Eight team, but they still notched 20 wins and boasted one of the nation's top offenses. All five Notre Dame starters average in double figures, but the Fighting Irish sometimes lack the requisite fight at the defensive end. Can Mike Brey's high-octane, but sometimes defenseless, squad simply outscore teams in this year's NCAA tournament?
ESPN Insider has your answers, as Joe Lunardi has enlisted a team of Bracketologists to compile advanced metrics, key scouting intel and best- and worst-case tournament scenarios for all 68 teams to help you make smart picks in your bracket.