College hoops are on the climb for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Despite having one of the youngest teams in the country, Big Ten Coach of the Year Richard Pitino has engineered a masterful turnaround from last season (8-23) to this one (23-8). Not only did the Gophers lock up their first eight-game Big Ten win streak since 1973, but they also snared their first national ranking and NCAA tournament bid since 2013. Multiple players have helped rejuvenate a program coming off its worst season in program history. Can the Gophers continue to exceed expectations?
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.