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Bracket projection: Montana

Back in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2013, the Montana Grizzlies out of the Big Sky Conference are a dangerous club playing tremendous basketball heading into the Big Dance. The Grizzlies pride themselves on tough defense, specifically on the interior, and are led on that end by junior Michael Oguine. After winning 19 of their last 21 games, can coach Travis DeCuire's team use its signature defensive effort to pull off an upset victory in March?

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.