Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer dive into their first gut reactions to the field, from Auburn’s No. 1 seed in the South Region to UC San Diego surging in with momentum. Plus, they break down key first-round matchups like Marquette vs. New Mexico and Louisville vs. Creighton, and debate how far teams like Yale and Michigan State can really go.

0:00 - Initial gut reactions to the tourney bracket

10:09 - Auburn: The number one seed in the south region

10:27 - UC San Diego entering the tourney with momentum

12:07 - Iowa State likely out after major player injury?

14:43 - Fun matchup: Marquette vs. New Mexico

15:46 - How far can Yale go?

18:00 - Spicy close matchup: Louisville vs. Creighton

19:28 - Michigan St: A chalky pick

22:05 - No. 1 seed Auburn doesn’t have a history of winning

24:00 - Should the SEC have 14 teams in the tourney?

27:16 - Preview: First Four play-in games

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