Walk on Fan’s Mid-Major Check in

Who doesn’t love Cinderella stories? No Cinderella has actually won the NCAA basketball tournament, but damn is it fun to watch them win in the first round of the tournament.

Off the top of my head, I can recall teams like 2013’s Florida Gulf Coast, 2018’s Loyola Chicago, 2022’s Saint Peter’s, and 2023’s Princeton more so than the teams that won the national title every year. The best Cinderellas populate the Mid Majors, so that’s where I want to focus your attention today. We’ll keep the analysis short today. I’ll be giving you the betting favorite, my pick, and a team that could surprise from the field. Odds are taken from sources when available. Some tournament seeds aren’t set yet, so official odds aren’t available yet. Without further ado, let’s get into the 4 Mid Major Conferences that could see more than one invitee.

Atlantic 10

The Favorite: VCU
Jordan’s Pick: VCU
Team to watch: George Mason

Mountain West

The Favorite: New Mexico
Jordan’s Pick: San Diego State
Team to watch: Colorado State

The American

The Favorite: Memphis
Jordan’s Pick: Memphis
Team to watch: North Texas

West Coast

The Favorite: Gonzaga (-130)
Jordan’s Pick: St. Mary’s (+135)
Team to watch: …

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