It is time for you to get expert analysis on this year’s Sweet 16 games. Our Lunatic experts are here to break down the games.
South Regional
#5 Kentucky vs # 9 Kansas State
The Lunatic – Kentucky – they have the best player on the floor in Kevin Knox. The SEC tournament champion will win this one.
Mrs. Lunatic – Kansas State – I simply can’t pick Kentucky
Charlie Lunatic – Kentucky – Kentucky’s better.
Katie Lunatic – Kentucky – I picked the team with the lower number in front of them
#7 Nevada vs #11 Loyola – Chicago
The Lunatic – Loyola – this is going to be a great game. Nevada makes me a little nervous with their tendency to fall behind by double digits – that eventually catches up to you. Loyola seems to be a team of destiny.
Mrs. Lunatic – Loyola – they have a nun on their side.
Charlie Lunatic – Loyola – I like Chicago.
Katie Lunatic – Nevada – tough call – I have family living in both cities. I am going to go with Nevada, especially since Charlie picked Loyola.
West Regional
#4 Gonzaga vs #9 Florida State
The Lunatic – Gonzaga – they have been one of the best schools in college basketball for the last few years. Last years run to the National Championship will give them the edge in how to deal with the pressure.
Mrs. Lunatic – Gonzaga – never ever anyone from Florida.
Charlie Lunatic – Gonzaga – cause they almost won last year.
Katie Lunatic – Gonzaga – their Bulldog is so cute
#3 Michigan vs #7 Texas A&M
The Lunatic – Michigan – Texas A&M has been an up and down team this year – first with a big victory, and then a let down. Michigan is getting the Aggies at the right time of this cycle.
Mrs. Lunatic – Texas A&M – once again, easy pick – never take Michigan
Charlie Lunatic – Michigan – I hate Michigan because they beat Purdue, but they are the better team in this matchup
Katie Lunatic – Michigan – even though I picked Michigan, I think I picked the right choice.
East Regional
#1 Villanova vs #5 West Virginia
The Lunatic – Villanova – the Wildcats have been a top 5 team all season – they have to be the favorite of the remaining teams.
Mrs. Lunatic – Villanova – I have nothing else to add to that
Charlie Lunatic – Villanova – Because they are a 1 seed
Katie Lunatic – West Virginia – do we live in West Virginia? No, we don’t – but Virginia is in the name so its got to be a good pick.
#2 Purdue vs #3 Texas Tech
The Lunatic – Purdue – I am biased, but I think Carson and Vince Edwards will have big games and lead the Boilers to the Elite 8.
Mrs. Lunatic – Purdue – Go Boilers!!!
Charlie Lunatic – Purdue – Texas Tech is pretty highly rated, but I will take Purdue
Katie Lunatic – Purdue – because my dad went to Purdue
Midwest Regional
#1 Kansas vs #5 Clemson
The Lunatic – Kansas – Clemson has had an amazing season, but Kansas is the Big 12 Champion – I think the Jayhawks will have too much firepower.
Mrs. Lunatic – Clemson – I need to pick an upset and Kansas has been known to fall early in the tournament.
Charlie Lunatic – Kansas – Clemson’s mainly good at football, we are picking basketball games – Go Jayhawks!
Katie Lunatic – Clemson – they are in South Carolina – which is where Nanny and Grandpa camp sometimes is
#2 Duke vs #11 Syracuse
The Lunatic – Duke – this is typically the time of the tournament where surprise teams like Syracuse have the clock strike midnight on them. Duke beat Syracuse by 16 in the regular season – no reason to expect this game to be different.
Mrs. Lunatic – Duke – Just not Syracuse! Anybody but Syracuse!
Charlie Lunatic – Duke – Orange is a pretty lame name for a basketball team – I am going to go with Duke and the Blue Devils.
Katie Lunatic – Duke – because Grandpa did his post-Doc there
So, there you go! Expert analysis from the Lunatics. Katie has already gone off to play with slime. And Charlie and Elizabeth are trying to see how quickly they can solve Rubik’s Cubes. They all couldn’t wait for this exercise to be over. Only 2 more weekends of basketball – and the Madness starts again tomorrow. Enjoy the games!!!