6. Cincinnati
Best case: Mick Cronin's defensive giants hold Kansas State under 60 points before frustrating UCLA in a single-digit loss in the second round.
Worst case: An up-and-down offense (34.3 percent from the 3-point line) costs Cincinnati in its opening-round loss.
11. Kansas State
Best case: Kansas State beat better teams (West Virginia, Baylor) during the regular season. The Wildcats are capable of defeating Cincinnati and putting UCLA on the ropes in the second round.
Worst case: If you can't score, you can't win. Despite tallying 95 points in a win over Wake Forest in Dayton, K-State's offense might have trouble in a loss to Cincinnati.
Best case: Mick Cronin's defensive giants hold Kansas State under 60 points before frustrating UCLA in a single-digit loss in the second round.
Worst case: An up-and-down offense (34.3 percent from the 3-point line) costs Cincinnati in its opening-round loss.
11. Kansas State
Best case: Kansas State beat better teams (West Virginia, Baylor) during the regular season. The Wildcats are capable of defeating Cincinnati and putting UCLA on the ropes in the second round.
Worst case: If you can't score, you can't win. Despite tallying 95 points in a win over Wake Forest in Dayton, K-State's offense might have trouble in a loss to Cincinnati.
