Enough about what I EXPECT to see...

Here's a run-down what I HOPE to see happen tomorrow.

12:10 pm. Xavier #7 vs. Mississippi State #2 in Orlando, FL

The Musketeers stay hot. Romain Sato dominates as Timmy Bowers struggles. Lawrence Roberts plays a great game, the sole bright spot for Mississippi State.

2:15 pm. Boston College #6 vs. Georgia Tech #3 in Milwaukee, WI

Craig Smith leads BC to the promised land. Al Skinner coaches the game of his life, as Jarrett Jack, B.J. Elder and the Yellow Jackets put up a great fight. The Eagles a close game, with their tough defense making the difference down the stretch.

2:20 pm. Memphis #7 vs. Oklahoma State #2 in Kansas City, MO

Eddie Sutton's club gives Memphis more than they can handle. Sean Banks plays well, but the Cowboys' unheralded players light it up from outside and overwhelm the Tigers.

2:30 pm. Illinois #5 vs. Cincinnati #4 in Columbus, OH

Bob Huggins is rewarded for graduating his players. Cincinnati's graduation rate, historically abysmal, has improved tremendously in recent years. I was told. In message board discussions on ESPN. If that's true, Cincinnati wins. Otherwise, Dee Brown leads the Self-less Illini to the Sweet Sixteen. Pun intended.

2:40 pm. Vanderbilt #6 vs. North Carolina State #3 in Orlando, FL

Herb Sendek lives to coach another year. The ACC's tough and Sendek doesn't deserve to be fired. Julius Hodge plays well and the Wolfpack win. Vandy is overwhelmed away from home.

4:45 pm. Wisconsin #6 vs. Pittsburgh #3 in Milwaukee, WI

The Big East wins again. What the heck, why not some regional love? The city of Pittsburgh has little else going for it.

4:50 pm. Pacific #12 vs. Kansas #4 in Kansas City, MO

The ocean wins another. Ryan Gomes is vindicated and the country embraces a second Cinderella.

5:00 pm. UAB #9 vs. Kentucky #1 in Columbus, OH

Tubby Smith demonstrates his coaching prowess, again. Coach never gets the love the faithful afforded Rick Pitino, making the favorite Wildcats easier to root for.