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Duke's ACC Tournament championship and injury concerns
The Selection Committee's questionable decisions with UNC and Louisville
Best bets, upsets, compelling storylines, and Final Four picks from each region

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After four long months, the NCAA Tournament is finally here! We've got you covered with everything you need to know to confidently lose your pool. In this episode, we discuss:

Duke's ACC Tournament championship and injury concerns
The Selection Committee's questionable decisions with UNC and Louisville
Best bets, upsets, compelling storylines, and Final Four picks from each region