Predicted ninth in the Big East during the preseason, Ed Cooley's Providence Friars soundly outperformed expectations, snaring a third-place regular-season finish. The Friars now appear in their fourth straight NCAA tournament and feature a balanced offensive attack, led by junior guard Kyron Cartwright and senior forward Rodney Bullock. They've played outstanding basketball since mid-February. Are they capable of extending their stay in the field of 68?
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.