All but Arizona

There isn't a single team under a number five seed in the NCAA Basketball Tournament, except Arizona University.

The list thus far is comprised the number one seeds: North Carolina, Louisville, Connecticut, and Pittsburgh. The number two seeds: Michigan State, Memphis, Duke and Oklahoma. The Number three seeds: Kansas, Missouri, Villanova and Syracuse. The fourth and fifth seeds: Purdue, Xavier and Gonzaga. Arizona, is a twelve seed.

How did a team seeded seven spots lower than the next closest team keep from being eliminated?

The answer is Chase Budinger and Nic Wise. In Arizona's first round game against Utah, Wise scored 29 points, the team high, and making seven of seven free throws. Budinger added a significant contribution with 20 points, 6 assists, and 8 rebounds. Arizona won decisively 84-71.

In the second round game against Cleveland State, Arizona had yet another decisive win. The score was 71-57. Budinger helped out with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Wise yet again let the team by scoring 21 points, dishing 5 assists and grabbing 5 rebounds.

Although these two individuals have helped bring the team to a coveted Sweet-Sixteen spot in the tournament, the chances of winning their next game seem unlikely. They are lined up to play the number one seed: Louisville. But from the looks of Louisville's last game there might be a slight glimmer of hope for Arizona.

Louisville's first game against number 16 seed: Morehead, was an easy 74-54 win for the Louisville Cardinals. However, the second game is where Arizona could find their comfort and confidence. The Cardinals played number nine seed: Sienna. Even with Terrance Williams, Louisville's top performer for both games, scoring 24 points, and 15 rebounds, the Cardinals only managed to squeak by a 79-72 victory.

With Louisville getting by with a close win to a number nine seeded team, Arizona is looking for the upset and upsets during March Madness are definitely not unexpected especially since Arizona has eight previous NCAA Championships under their belts. Keep on the look-out for Arizona.