NCAA Basketball March Madness

10 Dangerous Teams That Could Ruin Brackets In the NCAA Tournament

10 Dangerous Teams That Could Ruin Brackets In the NCAA Tournament

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It is officially the best month of the year and here are 10 teams that could ruin brackets in the NCAA tournament.

10. UCLA Bruins

10. UCLA Bruins
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10. UCLA Bruins

10. UCLA Bruins
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The Bruins are definitely a bubble team heading into the last week of Pac-12 conference play, but if this team makes the tournament, then the Bruins could do some damage. The team has plenty of talent to compete with some of the best teams in the country, and coach Steve Alford has his team ready for any challenge.

9. Oklahoma State Cowboys

9. Oklahoma State Cowboys
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9. Oklahoma State Cowboys

9. Oklahoma State Cowboys
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Everyone knows that the Cowboys have the potential to knock off quality teams, but the team has been struggling as of late. If this team can play like they did against the Kansas Jayhawks earlier in February, then the Cowboys could be a dominant lower seed in the tournament. Le"Bryan Nash and Phil Forte III can lead this team against any opponent.

8. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

8. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
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8. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

8. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
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The Lumberjacks are no stranger to the NCAA tournament. The team has many returning players from last season, and that team upset the VCU Rams last year as a No. 12 seed. The Lumberjacks could be a serious bracket-buster as a Cinderella team in this year's tourney.

7. San Diego State Aztecs

7. San Diego State Aztecs
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7. San Diego State Aztecs

7. San Diego State Aztecs
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The Aztecs have one of the best defenses in the country, and if this team finds their offensive rhythm, they will not be an easy out in the tournament. The Aztecs will more than likely receive a six or seven seed, which could lead to some ruined brackets.

6. Providence Friars

6. Providence Friars
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6. Providence Friars

6. Providence Friars
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As long as Kris Dunn and LaDontae Henton are on the floor, the Friars have a shot to beat anyone in the nation.

5. Boise State Broncos

5. Boise State Broncos
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5. Boise State Broncos

5. Boise State Broncos
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The Broncos have one of the best hidden gems around in Derrick Marks. He can take over any game, and even when he is having an off night, he still finds a way to score. The Broncos are a bubble team that no one wants to see in their region for the NCAA tournament.

4. Georgia State Panthers

4. Georgia State Panthers
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4. Georgia State Panthers

4. Georgia State Panthers
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The Panthers have the type of player that could carry a team like Stephen Curry did for Davidson, and that player in R.J. Hunter. He is sharpshooter who plays alongside Ryan Harrow, who is another great scorer for the Panthers. Both Hunter and Harrow can lead the Panthers to many upsets during the NCAA tournament.

3. Wichita State Shockers

3. Wichita State Shockers
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3. Wichita State Shockers

3. Wichita State Shockers
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People tend to forget about the Shockers because they are not as dominant as they were last year. The team still has the dynamic trio of Fred VanVleet, Ron Baker, and Tekele Cotton, and this team will play like they have nothing to lose during the NCAA tournament. The Shockers are probably going to be a five seed in March, which is bad news for the No. 1 seed in their region.

2. West Virginia Mountaineers

2. West Virginia Mountaineers
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2. West Virginia Mountaineers

2. West Virginia Mountaineers
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West Virginia relentlessly presses in every game they play, which can create headaches for opposing teams. As long as Juwan Staten is healthy, then the Mountaineers can compete with any team in the nation, especially if they are shooting well.

1. Utah Utes

1. Utah Utes
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1. Utah Utes

1. Utah Utes
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The Utes are legit on both ends of the floor, and with their superstar floor general Delon Wright, anything is possible for this team. The Utes are a sleeper title contender, who could bust everyones bracket.

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