March Madness is here, and after a one-year absence, the men’s NCAA tournament in 2021 begins on Thursday, March 18. On Sunday, the full 68 roster was revealed, from No. 1 overall seed Gonzaga to the top four teams.
The Big Dance is always unpredictable, but this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire tournament will take place in the state of Indiana, with the vast majority in Indianapolis. Sports illustrated has a breakdown of each of the four regions – West, South, Midwest and East – and below, eight writers have also submitted their finished bracket to help you make your own tough decisions before the games are announced.
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Who will take the SI Staff to reach the Men’s Final Four and win it all? Below you will find our expert brackets for 2021.
Pat Forde
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Forde’s last four: Gonzaga, Baylor, Illinois, Alabama
Forde’s champion: Gonzaga
Jeremy Woo
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Woo’s last four: Gonzaga, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Alabama
Woo’s champion: Baylor
Jason Jordan
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Jordan’s last four: Gonzaga, Baylor, Illinois, Alabama
Jordan’s champion: Gonzaga
Molly Geary
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Geary’s last four: Gonzaga, Baylor, Illinois, State of Florida
Geary’s champion: Gonzaga
Kevin Sweeney
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Sweeney’s last four: Gonzaga, Ohio State, Illinois, Alabama
Sweeney’s champion: Gonzaga
Michael Shapiro
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Shapiro’s last four: Gonzaga, Ohio State, Illinois, Texas
Shapiro’s champion: Gonzaga
Elizabeth Swinton
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Swinton’s last four: Gonzaga, Baylor, Houston, Michigan
Swinton’s champion: Gonzaga
Nick Same
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Selbe’s last four: Gonzaga, Baylor, Illinois, Alabama
The same champion: Illinois
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