Big Ten sends nine teams to the Big Dance
March 15, 2021 — 12:23am
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No. 1 seed, Midwest Region
Path to a title: The Illini should overwhelm their first two opponents but could face potential No. 1 draft pick Cade Cunningham and Oklahoma State in the Sweet 16. Houston, that region's No. 2 seed, is a statistical darling.
Coach: Brad Underwood is making his fifth NCAA tournament appearance after leading Stephen F. Austin there three times and Oklahoma State once.
Player to watch: Point guard Ayo Dosunmu is simply electrifying with the things he does at high speed, and it's tough to stop the offense with another first-team All-Big Ten selection in 7-foot center Kofi Cockburn.