And among our experts' predictions are a few surprises. Auburn and kentucky were trendy picks, and neither survived the first weekend. Duke (champion), kentucky, villanova, kansas jason benetti:.

Webthe field is a little more wide open this season than you'd think. Weba look at the final four and championship picks of all 54 espn respondents: Webif the east region was nearly a landslide, the south region is wide open. Here's how the 54. Webespn's college basketball writers, commentators and analysts shortly after the tournament field was announced on selection sunday.

Webespn's college basketball writers, commentators and analysts shortly after the tournament field was announced on selection sunday.