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Message: [QUOTE="bballnut90, post: 4242269, member: 2117"] SC has the toughest 4/5, but the easiest 2/3 combo. Iowa doesn't match up well vs Baylor. They would've had a much better shot to pull an upset IMO in any other region. Arizona could be a tough draw for SC if Reese is healthy and they're hitting shots. Neither SC nor Arizona is particularly strong offensively. NC State has the easiest 4/5 IMO but the toughest 2 situation since it's a road game at UCONN. I dont see anyway it isn't a tight game should they meet, although UCONN probably has their hands full with Indiana (if they can get past Kentucky). Stanford and Louisville have tough 2s too. Vic Schaefer's teams never look super imposing on paper but in these types of games where they'd be a massive underdog, they're usually either blown out (2016 UCONN, 2021 SC) or pull out an eeker (2017 UCONN, 2021 Maryland). Vic has pulled off so many big upsets, I wouldn't want him in my region if I'm a 1. That said, Stanford having lost to Texas this year I think helps the Card in that they'll play with extra motivation and know what to expect. Plus Tara is maybe the best game planner in the country, so you know Stanford will be ready. Louisville vs Baylor is tough for Louisville with Nalyssa Smith playing lights out. In battles of well matches teams, usually the team with a great go to player wins down the stretch. Baylor has to get by Michigan though, and if Michigan wins (which wouldn't surprise me in the least bit), I think Louisville has the edge in that matchup. [/QUOTE]

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