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Auburn and kentucky were trendy picks, and neither survived the first weekend. Webif the east region was nearly a landslide, the south region is wide open. Webespn's college basketball writers, commentators and analysts shortly after the tournament field was announced on selection sunday. Webfor espn's experts, there was no love for duke and lots for gonzaga. Webthe field is a little more wide open this season than you'd think.

Webthe field is a little more wide open this season than you'd think.