A look at the remaining teams in the East region, to be played in Boston:
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1. Syracuse (31-2)
Location: Syracuse
Nickname: Orange
Points For: 74.6 – Points Against: 60.4
Post-ing Up: The Orange have a deep roster that perfectly fits coach Jim Boeheim’s patented 2-3 zone defense, and have to be considered a title favorite.
4. Wisconsin (24-9)
Location: Madison, Wis.
Nickname: Badgers
Points For: 63.9 – Points Against: 52.9
Post-ing Up: The Badgers, who have the nation’s best scoring defense, are in their 12th straight tournament.
2. Ohio State (27-7)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Nickname: Buckeyes
Points For: 75.1 – Points Against: 58.8
Post-ing Up: Sophomore forward Jared Sullinger spurned the NBA to try and lead Ohio State to a national title.
6. Cincinnati (24-10)
Location: Cincinnati
Nickname: Bearcats
Points For: 68.5 – Points Against: 61.2
Post-ing Up: As the Bearcats showed during their run to the Big East tournament final, they know how to win ugly – a must to survive and advance.