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Kevin Sweeney

West Region Breakdown: North Carolina Earns Last No. 1 Seed But Has Hard Path

March Madness is upon us, and the release of Sunday’s 2024 men’s NCAA tournament field of 68 means it’s time to start analyzing seedings, matchups and potential Cinderellas.

Out West, North Carolina earned the fourth and final No. 1 seed, but will have to go across the country in the second weekend if the Tar Heels want to make a trip to the Final Four. The Arizona Wildcats land on the No. 2 line, but get a more favorable regional path with hopes of eventually playing for a championship in their home state.

Who’s making it out of Los Angeles in the West Region? Here’s our preview and prediction.

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