Adam Hensley | For FrontPageBets If you make a purchase after clicking on links within this article, Lee Enterprises may earn affiliate commissions. The news and editorial departments had no role in the creation or display of this content. The 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket is officially set, and the East Region looks to have plenty of attention with all eyes on the UConn Huskies. The first game in the region tips off on Thursday, and we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know.
This region is a gauntlet. UConn could face FAU in the Round of 32. Iowa State could match up against fellow Iowa program Drake in the second round. Auburn may find itself in a cage fight against San Diego State that round as well. UConn capped off its impressive season with a Big East Tournament title over Marquette on Saturday. Head coach Danny Hurley’s squad won 21 of its last 22 games in one of the best conferences in the country. Triston Newton and Cam Spencer lead the scoring attack, while 7-foot-2 center Donovan Clingan does a bit of everything .
Best North Carolina Betting Apps For 2024 NCAA TournamentOnline sports betting is officially legal in North Carolina, just in time for March Madness. For Tar Heel State customers looking to get in on the action, there are a number of sites available to use. March Madness First Round Upset Picks for East Region: Drake vs. Washington StateThe Missouri Valley Conference produced just one NCAA Tournament team this season, and it happens to be in the East Region: Drake