March Madness has begun. The year’s tournament is looking to be one of the most competitive in recent times. With top seeds like Purdue and Houston entering with dominant records, they will be sure to take victories early on. 

Whether it’s Houston’s elite defense or Purdue’s dominant offense, strengths and weaknesses will have to be exploited for one team to come out on top.

People are always on the lookout for strong matchups, and nothing has changed for this year. The games featuring elite defenses versus unstoppable offenses will be a must watch as each team is tested and weaknesses are revealed. One such example is BYU’s efficient scoring versus the Texas Longhorns physical and imposing defense.

Many potential upsets are possible with double digit seeds that have efficient scoring and defensive play, which could topple single digit seeds and pull off miracles. Some of these potential upset teams you should keep an eye out for on your brackets include Drake, Florida Atlantic, VCU, and New Mexico, which all have efficient scoring and good defensive pressure.

As the Tournament continues and teams begin to dwindle out, experience and late game efficiency will separate the winners from the losers. 

Effective rebounds and limiting turnovers with consistent shooting are key for teams to progress through the bracket. Fans should expect many close games and bracket breaking defeats, which is why March Madness is so popular. It always keeps fans on the edge of their seats as surprises are expected, and takes more than prediction to see which team will secure the final victory. It’s March, and anything can happen as teams are upset and tensions rise through one of the most watched sporting events that the country has to offer.