Sports

Team by team

A look at the field in the West region, to be played in Phoenix:


1. Michigan State (27-7)

Location: East Lansing, Mich.

Nickname: Spartans

Points For: 72.3 – Points Against: 59.0

Post-ing Up: Led by one of the nation’s best coaches in Tom Izzo, no one will be surprised if the Spartans make yet another Final Four trip.

4. Louisville (26-9)

Location: Louisville, Ky.

Nickname: Cardinals

Points For: 68.8 – Points Against: 61.2

Post-ing Up: The Cardinals will hope to replicate Connecticut last year – winning the Big East tourney and national title.


3. Marquette (25-7)

Location: Milwaukee

Nickname: Golden Eagles

Points For: 75.9 – Points Against: 66.2

Post-ing Up: Marquette’s 1-2 punch of seniors, Darius Johnson-Odom and Big East Player of the Year Jae Crowder, make it a very dangerous team.

Brandon Davies leads the team with 15.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.

7. Florida (23-10)

Location: Gainesville, Fla.

Nickname: Gators

Points For: 76.3 – Points Against: 66.0

Post-ing Up: The Gators are a puzzling group. But despite their ups and downs, they’re loaded with talent, and have the ability to make a deep run.