Baylor vs. Gonzaga

Baylor is off a strong season but lost four starters, including their top three scorers. They went 4-5 against Top 25 teams during the regular season, then got bounced by No. 6 seed Clemson in the second round, 72-64, as a 4.5-point favorite. Gonzaga has made nine straight trips to the Sweet 16 and opens the new season in Spokane. The Bulldogs are loaded with talent, anchored by power forward Graham Ike (16.5 ppg, 7.4 rpg) and guards Ryan Nembhard (12.6 ppg, 6.9 apg) and Nolan Hickman (14 ppg). This team shot 51.8% from the field last season, which ranked second in the nation. Play Gonzaga.