Greif: Florida. The West Region is the tournament’s most difficult on paper with the top-seeded Gators surrounded by St. John’s, Texas Tech and Maryland, all of which are ranked in the nation’s top 12 by Ken Pomeroy, whose rankings are something of a Bible in the sport.

A time for teams to embark on Cinderella runs and players to become college basketball legends. March Madness is almost here as the season comes to a crescendo with 68 teams vying to lift that storied trophy.