SI’s Pat Forde Picks Every Game for the 2023 Men’s NCAA Tournament
Our expert’s predictions for the 68-team field.
The 68-team field for the men’s NCAA tournament has been revealed, and there are plenty of intriguing early matchups.
And while many blue-blood programs have dominated in recent years, the lower half of the bracket is filled with teams poised to pull off a few upsets.
So, how does one sort through the madness? Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde makes his round-by-round picks, including for a few standout 8-vs.-9 clashes in the first round.
Pat Forde
Forde’s Final Four: Alabama, Duke, Texas, Kansas.
Forde’s champ: Alabama.