After losing one of the best defenders in NCAA history in Briante Weber to a career-ending knee injury in early February, the VCU Rams have seen some bumps in the road. Still, Shaka Smart's program never folded, and finished with 22 regular-season wins. The Rams have plenty of tournament experience and one of the top players in the country in Treveon Graham, but will that be enough to survive the opening weekend?
ESPN Insider has your answers, as Joe Lunardi has enlisted a team of Bracketologists to go deep on each team. Additionally, Joey Brackets will let you know how far he feels each team can go.
TOURNEY PROFILE
Best wins: at Illinois State, Northern Iowa, Belmont, at Cincinnati
Worst losses: La Salle