One of the longest droughts between NCAA tournament appearances is over. The Oregon State Beavers are in for the first time since 1990. It only took the greatest player in the history of the program to blossom into an All-American-caliber player to carry the Beavers here again. Gary Payton II and head coach Wayne Tinkle have made the Beavers relevant again. Can their rise continue?
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.