Xavier earned its first No. 1 seed in school history, but the challenges will come early for the Musketeers, who could face a challenge as early as their second game from Missouri and standout freshman Michael Porter Jr. Down the road the Musketeers face possible matchups with North Caroiina, Michigan or Gonzaga.
No. 1 seed Xavier's earliest threat in the West Region
No. 8 Missouri
The most eye-popping stat in the West Region
14: Number of Quadrant One victories by the North Caroilna Tar Heels this season, more than any team in the tournament.
The most overrated seed in the West Region
No. 5 Ohio State
The most dangerous sleeper in the West Region
No. 8 Missouri
The first-round upset alert in the West Region
No. 10 Providence
The Final Four representative from the West Region
No. 2 North Carolina
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