The Athletic surveyed 24 writers and editors on their NCAA Tournament picks, revealing a strong consensus favoring higher-seeded teams. Only one No. 3 seed, Texas Tech, received universal support. Notably, several upset picks emerged, such as Drake over Missouri and Colorado State over Memphis, with both having notable voter support. Commentary highlighted concerns about Wisconsin's recent heavy schedule affecting their performance against Montana. Overall, the picks showcase a blend of cautious optimism for favorites and strategic consideration of underdogs.
"Wisconsin just played four games in four days at the Big Ten tournament, including the title game late on Sunday afternoon, and now will head to Denver for an 11:30 a.m. local time tip-off on Thursday at elevation against a team that won't have to switch time zones."
"Sixteen voters picked No. 11 seed Drake to knock out No. 6 seed Missouri as a 6.5-point underdog. Our staff agrees, with 17 of 24 calling for a Colorado State win."
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