Nothing against Auburn, I just don’t think they will get to the final four, much less the title.
I am sure, though, that the publicity will be immense. It reminds me of years past when the press was afflicted with Big Tendonitis.
I do like the Gators though. My final four now includes Clemson because a “because” isn’t needed in this neighborhood. Houston is almost a guarantee and there is too much at Michigan State to ignore. All that plus our champion has been a Big East team for two years.
So … my early final four, joyfully unencumbered by bracket reality, is …
I watched Auburn beat Houston and they are tough as nails. The game was like a street fight and Auburn won it. Not many people do that to Houston, or any Kelvin Sampson coached team.