First, let’s be clear: There is no one in this bracket with a good chance of beating South Carolina.
There’s a reason no one has been able to do it yet this season. The undefeated Gamecocks dominate at just about everything. They lead the nation in a slew of statistics representing both ends of the floor. That includes Division I’s best offensive rating and best defensive rating, the highest average margin of victory and highest rebound rate, the most two-pointers made and most blocks. Remember the South Carolina squad that won it all last year? This version is somehow even better.
That means there’s no clear playbook to get past the Gamecocks. There’s a chance no one even gets close. But if someone were to do it … here’s what that might look like.
