Double-digit seeds will make noise in the opening rounds, but look for top-seeded Villanova to restore order and book a return trip to the Final Four
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Villanova. Villanova is the No1 overall seed and has been the most consistent team on the college scene this season. The Wildcats have a number on this year’s roster who were on last year’s National Championship-winning team – including player of the year candidate Josh Hart – so they surely have the experience on their side to make another lengthy run. Having a superstar playmaker like Hart is crucial for success in the tournament. On paper, their biggest roadblock making it out of the region is Duke, who is coming in hot after their impressive performance winning the ACC tournament last week in Brooklyn.
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