Back in the Bracket -- With a Catch
Certainly, we had a pretty good idea that the Utes would be back in ESPN's "Bracketology" prediction of the NCAA Tounament field this week, what with their victory over Colorado State and losses last week by Brigham Young, UNLV and San Diego State.
And they are.
But what might make you wince is the first-round match-up that ESPN's Joe Lunardi is projecting -- Utah vs. Kentucky, in Minneapolis.
Just what we need, right? The Utes and Wildcats have met in the NCAA Tournament six times since 1993, with the Wildcats eliminating the Utes each time -- including the 1998 national championship game. But hey, at least the Utes are projected to be in the tournament for the first time in four years (when Kentucky bounced them from the Sweet 16).
The Aztecs are listed among the "first four out," and UNLV isn't anywhere on the board -- in spite of the perpetual complaint that it has the league tournament on its home floor.
And they are.
But what might make you wince is the first-round match-up that ESPN's Joe Lunardi is projecting -- Utah vs. Kentucky, in Minneapolis.
Just what we need, right? The Utes and Wildcats have met in the NCAA Tournament six times since 1993, with the Wildcats eliminating the Utes each time -- including the 1998 national championship game. But hey, at least the Utes are projected to be in the tournament for the first time in four years (when Kentucky bounced them from the Sweet 16).
The Aztecs are listed among the "first four out," and UNLV isn't anywhere on the board -- in spite of the perpetual complaint that it has the league tournament on its home floor.
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