2006 men’s NCAA Tournament field at a glance

By The Associated Press     Mar 15, 2006

A look at the 64 teams that comprise the field for the NCAA basketball championship:

Air Force

Colorado Springs, Colo., 24-6.

Nickname: Falcons.

Coach: Jeff Bzdelik.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 13.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 0-3, 3 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2004.

Conference: Mountain West.

Top Scorers: Antoine Hood 14.8; Jacob Burtschi 12.4; Dan Nwaelele 11.7; Matt McCraw 10.8.

Top Rebounders: Jacob Burtschi 6.1; Antoine Hood 3.8.

Top Assists: Antoine Hood 2.7; Jacob Burtschi 2.6; Matt McCraw 2.6; Dan Nwaelele 2.2.

3-point threats: Matt McCraw 66; Dan Nwaelele 64; Jacob Burtschi 39; Antoine Hood 36.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Alabama

Tuscaloosa, 17-12.

Nickname: Crimson Tide.

Coach: Mark Gottfried.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 10.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 19-18, 18 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Southeastern.

Top Scorers: Chuck Davis 15.3; Jermareo Davidson 14.1; Ronald Steele 13.8.

Top Rebounders: Jermareo Davidson 9.0; Richard Hendrix 8.0; Chuck Davis 4.6.

Top Assists: Ronald Steele 4.1; Chuck Davis 2.1.

3-point threats: Ronald Steele 48; Jean Felix 48.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Albany, N.Y.

Albany, N.Y., 21-10.

Nickname: Great Danes.

Coach: Will Brown.

Region: Washington

Seed:: No. 16.

Bid: America East champion.

Tournament Record: First year.

Last NCAA Appearance: First year.

Conference: America East.

Top Scorers: Jamare Wilson 17.7; Brent Wilson 10.6; Lucious Jordan 8.3.

Top Rebounders: Jamar Wilson 5.0; Kirtsen Zoellner 5.0; Brent Wilson 4.5; Brian Lillis 4.2.

Top Assists: Jamar Wilson 3.7; Brian Lillis 2.1.

3-point threats: Brent Wilson 56; Jamar Wilson 48; Jon Iati 40.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Arizona

Tucson, 19-12.

Nickname: Wildcats.

Coach: Lute Olson.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 8.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 40-23, 24 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Pac-10.

Top Scorers: Hassan Adams 17.3; Marcus Williams 12.8; Ivan Redenovic 11.9; Mustafa Shakur 10.7.

Top Rebounders: Ivan Radenovic 6.4; Hassan Adams 5.1; Marcus Williams 4.5.

Top Assists: Mustafa Shakur 4.5; Hassan Adams 2.9; Chris Rodgers 2.4; J.P. Prince 2.0.

3-point threats: Chris Rodgers 40; Marcus Williams 29.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Arkansas

Fayetteville, 22-9.

Nickname: Razorbacks.

Coach: Stan Heath.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 8.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 39-26, 26 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.

Conference: Southeastern.

Top Scorers: Ronnie Brewer 18.5; Jonathon Modica 16.0; Charles Thomas 10.0; Darian Townes 9.6.

Top Rebounders: Darian Townes 5.3; Charles Thomas 4.9; Ronnie Brewer 4.8; Jonathon Modica 4.0.

Top Assists: Dontell Jefferson 4.5; Ronnie Brewer 3.2; Eric Ferguson 2.6.

3-point threats: Jonathon Modica 55; Ronnie Brewer 50; Eric Ferguson 40.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Belmont

Nashville, Tenn., 20-10.

Nickname: Bruins.

Coach: Rick Byrd.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 15.

Bid: Atlantic Sun champion.

Tournament Record: First year.

Last NCAA Appearance: First year.

Conference: Atlantic Sun.

Top Scorers: Justin Hare 15.9; Boomer Herndon 14.9; Josh Goodwin 12.5; Brian Collins 10.9.

Top Rebounders: Boomer Herndon 7.5; Brian Collins 4.4; Justin Hare 4.0.

Top Assists: Brian Collins 4.4; Justin Hare 2.9; Andy Wicke 2.3; Josh Goodwin 2.2.

3-point threats: Josh Goodwin 81; Andy Wicke 62; Justin Hare 52.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Mass., 26-7.

Nickname: Eagles.

Coach: Al Skinner.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 4.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 19-16, 15 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: Craig Smith 17.3; Jared Dudley 16.5; Sean Marshall 11.8; Tyrese Rice 9.5.

Top Rebounders: Craig Smith 8.9; Jared Dudley 6.8; Sean Marshall 4.1.

Top Assists: Louis Hinnant 4.6; Jared Dudley 3.2; Craig Smith 2.8; Tyrese Rice 2.5; Sean Marshall 2.3.

3-point threats: Tyrese Rice 58; Sean Marshall 43; Louis Hinnant 39.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Bradley

Peoria, Ill., 20-10.

Nickname: Braves.

Coach: Jim Les.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 13.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 9-7, 7 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1996.

Conference: Missouri Valley.

Top Scorers: Marcellus Sommerville 15.4; Patrick O’Bryant 13.2; Tony Bennett 11.0; Lawrence Wright 10.0.

Top Rebounders: Patrick O’Bryant 8.0; Marcellus Sommerville 6.8; Lawrence Wright 5.4; Zach Andrews 5.0.

Top Assists: Daniel Ruffin 5.2; Tony Bennett 2.9; Will Franklin 2.9.

3-point threats: Marcellus Sommerville 52; Daniel Ruffin 31; Tony Bennett 28.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Bucknell

Lewisburg, Pa., 26-4.

Nickname: Bison.

Coach: Pat Flannery.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 9.

Bid: Patriot champion.

Tournament Record: 1-3, 3 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Patriot League.

Top Scorers: Chris McNaughton 12.9;Charles Lee 12.9; Kevin Bettencourt 12.6.

Top Rebounders: Charles Lee 6.1; Donald Brown 4.7; Chris Naughton 4.6.

Top Assists: Abe Badmus 3.9; Kevin Bettencourt 2.9; Chris Lee 2.9.

3-point threats: Kevin Bettencourt 73; Charles Lee 38; John Griffin 28; Jason Vegotsky 28.

Last Ten: 9-1

California

Berkeley, 20-10.

Nickname: Golden Bears.

Coach: Ben Braun.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 7.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 18-13, 13 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2003.

Conference: Pac-10.

Top Scorers: Leon Powe 20.7; Ayinde Ubaka 14.8; Richard Midgley 8.8.

Top Rebounders: Leon Powe 10.0; DeVon Hardin 6.7.

Top Assists: Ayinde Ubaka 3.8; Martin Smith 2.9; Richard Midgley 2.6.

3-point threats: Ayinde Ubaka 61; Richard Midgley 48.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Connecticut

Storrs, 27-3.

Nickname: Huskies.

Coach: Jim Calhoun.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 1.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 39-25, 26 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Rudy Gay 15.3; Rashad Anderson 13.2; Marcus Williams 10.7; Josh Boone 10.6; Denham Brown 10.3; Hilton Armstrong 9.8.

Top Rebounders: Josh Boone 7.3; Hilton Armstrong 6.7; Rudy Gay 6.7; Jeff Adrien 5.3; Denam Brown 4.5.

Top Assists: Marcus Williams 8.6; Craig Austrie 2.7.

3-point threats: Rashad Anderson 77; Rudy Gay 26; Denham Brown 24.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Davidson

Davidson, N.C., 20-10.

Nickname: Wildcats.

Coach: Bob McKillop.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 15.

Bid: Southern champion.

Tournament Record: 5-8, 7 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.

Conference: Southern.

Top Scorers: Brendan Winters 17.1; Ian Johnson 15.7; Jason Morton 10.9.

Top Rebounders: Boris Meno 6.6; Ian Johnson 6.2; Thomas Sander 6.0; Brendan Winters 4.7.

Top Assists: Kenny Grant 6.6; Jason Richards 3.0; Matt McKillop 2.4.

3-point threats: Jason Morton 59; Brendan Winters 57; Matt McKillop 52; Ian Johnson 31; Kenny Grant 28.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Duke

Durham, N.C., 30-3.

Nickname: Blue Devils.

Coach: Mike Krzyzewski.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 1.

Bid: ACC champion.

Tournament Record: 83-26, 29 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: J.J. Redick 27.4; Sheldon Williams 18.4; Josh McRoberts 8.3; DeMarcus Nelson 8.0.

Top Rebounders: Sheldon Williams 10.3; Josh McRoberts 4.9; Lee Melchionni 3.4.

Top Assists: Greg Paulus 5.2; Sean Dockery 2.8; J.J. Redick 2.6.

3-point threats: J.J. Redick 127; Lee Melchionni 39; Sean Dockery 33.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Florida

Gainesville, 27-6.

Nickname: Gators.

Coach: Billy Donovan.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 3.

Bid: SEC champion.

Tournament Record: 17-12, 12 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Southeastern.

Top Scorers: Joakim Noah 14.0; Taureen Green 13.9; Corey Brewer 12.3; Al Horford 11.4; Lee Humphrey 10.8.

Top Rebounders: Al Horford 7.3; Joakim Noah 6.7; Corey Brewer 4.7.

Top Assists: Taureen Green 4.9; Corey Brewer 3.5; Lee Humphrey 2.0.

3-point threats: Lee Humphrey 91; Taureen Green 79.

Last Ten: 7-3.

George Mason

Fairfax, Va., 23-7.

Nickname: Patriots.

Coach: Jim Larranaga.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 11.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 0-3, 3 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.

Conference: Colonial Athletic.

Top Scorers: Jai Lewis 14.0; Tony Skinn 12.8; Will Thomas 11.6; Lamar Butler 11.4; Folarin Campbell 10.2.

Top Rebounders: Jai Lewis 7.9; Will Thomas 6.9; Folarin Campbell 4.2.

Top Assists: Folarin Campbell 3.0; Tony Skinn 2.8; Lamar Butler 2.3.

3-point threats: Lamar Butler 62; Tony Skinn 50; Folarin Campbell 25.

Last Ten: 8-2.

George Washington

Washington, 26-2.

Nickname: Colonials.

Coach: Karl Hobbs.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 8.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 3-8, 8 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Atlantic 10.

Top Scorers: J.R. Pinnock 14.9; Nana Mensah-Bosu 13.1; Maureece Rice 12.3; Carl Elliott 11.5; Mike Hall 10.8.

Top Rebounders: Mike Hall 7.5; Nana Mensah-Bosu 7.1; J.R. Pinnock 5.3; Omar Williams 4.9.

Top Assists: Carl Elliott 4.0; J.R. Pinnock 3.0; Maureece Rice 2.9; Omar Williams 2.4; Mike Hall 2.4.

3-point threats: Carl Elliott 45; Mike Hall 37; Maureece Rice 37.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Georgetown

Washington, 21-9.

Nickname: Hoyas.

Coach: John Thompson III.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 7.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 38-21, 22 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Jeff Green 11.9; Brandon Bowman 11.5; Roy Hibbert 11.2; Ashanti Cook 9.8.

Top Rebounders: Roy Hibbert 6.6; Jeff Green 6.5; Brandon Bowman 5.1.

Top Assists: Jonathan Wallace 3.2; Jeff Green 3.2; Ashanti Cook 2.4; Darrel Owens 2.2.

3-point threats: Jonathan Wallace 47; Darrel Owens 47; Ashanti Cook 46.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Gonzaga

Spokane, Wash., 27-3.

Nickname: Bulldogs.

Coach: Mark Few.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 3.

Bid: WCC champion.

Tournament Record: 10-8, 8 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: West Coast.

Top Scorers: Adam Morrison 28.4; J.P. Batista 19.3; Derel Raivio 11.1.

Top Rebounders: J.P. Batista 9.5; Adam Morrison 5.5; Sean Mallon 4.5; Dave Pendergraft 4.0.

Top Assists: Marie Altior-Cespedes 2.8; Derek Raivio 2.7; Jeremy Pargo 2.1.

3-point threats: Adam Morrison 69; Derek Raivio 54.

Last Ten: 10-0.

Illinois

Champaign, 25-6.

Nickname: Fighting Illini.

Coach: Bruce Weber.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 4.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 37-26, 25 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Dee Brown 14.4; James Augustine 13.5; Rich McBride 10.0.

Top Rebounders: James Augustine 9.3; Brian Randle 5.3; Shaun Pruitt 5.1.

Top Assists: Dee Brown 5.6; Rich McBride 2.1.

3-point threats: Rich McBride 79, Dee Brown 75; Jamar Smith 60.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Indiana

Bloomington, 18-11.

Nickname: Hoosiers.

Coach: Mike Davis.

Region: Oakland

Seed:: No. 6.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 58-27, 32 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2003.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Marc Killingsworth 17.5; Robert Vaden 13.4; Marshall Strickland 12.6.

Top Rebounders: Marc Killingsworth 8.0; D.J. White 6.0; Robert Vaden 5.7.

Top Assists: Robert Vaden 3.7; Lewis Monroe 2.4; Marshall Strickland 2.4; Marshall Strickland 2.4; Earl Calloway 2.1.

3-point threats: Robert Vaden 69; Marshall Strickland 60; Roderick Wilmont 38.

Last Ten: 5-5.

Iona

New Rochelle, N.Y., 23-7.

Nickname: Gaels.

Coach: Jeff Ruland.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 13.

Bid: MAAC champion.

Tournament Record: 1-7, 7 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.

Conference: Metro Atlantic Athletic.

Top Scorers: Steve Burtt 25.2; Ricky Soliver 16.2; Kiril Wachsmann 11.8.

Top Rebounders: Kiril Wachsmann 8.7; Ricky Soliver 5.4; Gary Springer 4.8; Anthony Bruin 4.8.

Top Assists: Marvin McCullough 4.6; Ricky Soliver 4.4; Steve Burtt 2.6.

3-point threats: Steve Burtt 94; Ricky Soliver 48; Marvin McCullough 27.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Iowa

Iowa City, 25-8.

Nickname: Hawkeyes.

Coach: Steve Alford.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 3.

Bid: Big Ten champion.

Tournament Record: 27-23, 21 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Greg Brunner 14.2; Adam Haluska 13.7; Jeff Horner 13.6.

Top Rebounders: Greg Brunner 9.3; Doug Thomas 4.7; Adam Haluska 4.6; Jeff Horner 4.0; Mike Henderson 4.0.

Top Assists: Jeff Horner 5.5; Adam Haluska 2.3; Mike Henderson 2.1.

3-point threats: Jeff Horner 69; Adam Haluska 59.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Kansas

Lawrence, 25-7.

Nickname: Jayhawks.

Coach: Bill Self.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 4.

Bid: Big 12 champion.

Tournament Record: 73-34, 34 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big 12.

Top Scorers: Brandon Rush 13.6; Mario Chalmers 11.3; Russell Robinson 8.8.

Top Rebounders: Brandon Rush 5.9; Sasha Kaun 5.4; Darnell Jackson 5.1; C.J. Giles 5.0.

Top Assists: Russell Robinson 4.5; Mario Chalmers 3.9; Jeff Hawkins 2.4; Julian Wright 2.0.

3-point threats: Brandon Rush 49; Mario Chalmers 46; Jeff Hawkins 40.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Kent State

Kent, Ohio, 25-8.

Nickname: Golden Flashes.

Coach: Jim Christian.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 12.

Bid: MAC champion.

Tournament Record: 4-3, 3 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.

Conference: Mid-American.

Top Scorers: Jay Youngblood 14.7; DeAndre Haynes 13.2; Kevin Warzynski 10.3.

Top Rebounders: Kevin Warzynski 5.1; Michael Scott 4.9; Nate Gerwig 4.0.

Top Assists: DeAndre Haynes 4.0; Jay Youngblood 2.2.

3-point threats: Armon Gates 56; DeAndre Haynes 55; Jay Youngblood 43.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Kentucky

Lexington, 21-12.

Nickname: Wildcats.

Coach: Tubby Smith.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 8.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 98-42, 47 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Southeastern.

Top Scorers: Randoph Morris 13.5; Rajon Rondo 11.3; Joe Crawford 10.7.

Top Rebounders: Rajon Rondo 6.0; Randoph Morris 6.0; Joe Crawford 4.0.

Top Assists: Rajon Rondo 4.9; Patrick Sparks 3.3.

3-point threats: Patrick Sparks 64; Joe Crawford 47; Ravi Moss 38.

Last Ten: 6-4.

LSU

Baton Rouge, La., 23-8.

Nickname: Tigers.

Coach: John Brady.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 4.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 19-21, 18 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Southeastern.

Top Scorers: Glen Davis 18.5; Darrel Mitchell 17.3; Tyrus Thomas 12.7; Tasmin Mitchell 12.0.

Top Rebounders: Glen Davis 9.9; Tyrus Thomas 9.3; Tasmin Mitchell 5.5.

Top Assists: Darrel Mitchell 4.6; Garrett Temple 2.9; Tasmin Mitchell 2.6; Benn Voogd 2.0.

3-point threats: Darrel Mitchell 75; Tasmin Mitchell 26; Garrett Temple 25.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Marquette

Milwaukee, 20-10.

Nickname: Golden Eagles.

Coach: Tom Crean.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 7.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 32-24, 23 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2003.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Steve Novak 17.5; Dominic James 15.1; Jerel McNeal 11.1.

Top Rebounders: Steve Novak 5.9; Jerel McNeal 4.6; Dominic James 4.6; Wesley Matthews 4.1; Ryan Amoroso 4.0.

Top Assists: Dominic James 5.4; Jerel McNeal 2.7; Wesley Matthews 2.2.

3-point threats: Steve Novak 116; Dominic James 39; Joe Chapman 36; Dan Fitzgerald 30.

Last Ten: 5-5.

Memphis

Memphis, Tenn., 30-3.

Nickname: Tigers.

Coach: John Calipari.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 1.

Bid: C-USA champion.

Tournament Record: 19-18, 18 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2004.

Conference: Conference USA.

Top Scorers: Rodney Carney 17.5; Darius Washington Jr. 13.5; Shawne Williams 13.4.

Top Rebounders: Joey Dorsey 7.6; Shawne Williams 6.3; Rob Dozier 5.6; Rodney Carney 4.3.

Top Assists: Darius Washington Jr. 3.3; Antonio Anderson 3.0; Andre Allen 2.9.

3-point threats: Rodney Carney 95; Shawne Williams 44; Darius Washington Jr. 42; Antonio Anderson 35.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Michigan State

East Lansing, 22-11.

Nickname: Spartans.

Coach: Tom Izzo.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 6.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 40-18, 19 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Maurice Ager 19.0; Paul Davis 17.9; Shannon Brown 17.9.

Top Rebounders: Paul Davis 9.2; Shannon Brown 4.4; Matt Trannon 4.2; Maurice Ager 4.1.

Top Assists: Drew Neitzel 5.5; Shannon Brown 2.8; Maurice Ager 2.5; Travis Walton 2.5.

3-point threats: Maurice Ager 74; Shannon Brown 61; Drew Neitzel 42.

Last Ten: 4-6.

Monmouth

Monmouth, N.J., 18-14.

Nickname: Hawks.

Coach: Dave Calloway.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 16.

Bid: NEC champion.

Tournament Record: 0-3, 3 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2004.

Conference: Northeast.

Top Scorers: Dejan Delic 12.1; Marques Alston 12.0; Tyler Azzarelli 8.9; Chris Kenny 8.5.

Top Rebounders: John Bunch 5.4; Marques Alston 5.3.

Top Assists: Tyler Azzarelli 3.0; Mike Shipman 2.4; Dejan Delic 2.2; Marques Alston 2.1; Whitney Coleman 2.1.

3-point threats: Dejan Delic 62; Chris Kenny 41; Tyler Azzarelli 28.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Montana

Missoula, 23-6.

Nickname: Grizzlies.

Coach: Larry Krystkowiak.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 12.

Bid: Big Sky champion.

Tournament Record: 1-7, 6 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big Sky.

Top Scorers: Andrew Strait 16.7; Kevin Criswell 16.5; Virgil Matthews 10.0.

Top Rebounders: Andrew Strait 6.6; Virgil Matthews 4.7; Kevin Criswell 4.4; Jordan Hasquet 4.1.

Top Assists: Virgil Matthews 4.0; Bryan Ellis 3.7; Kevin Criswell 2.4; Matt Martin 2.4.

3-point threats: Kevin Criswell 70; Matt Martin 41; Matt Dlouhy 32; Virgil matthews 28.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Murray State

Murray, Ky., 24-6.

Nickname: Racers.

Coach: Mick Cronin.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 14.

Bid: OVC champion.

Tournament Record: 1-12, 12 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2004.

Conference: Ohio Valley.

Top Scorers: Shawn Witherspoon 10.8; Trey Pearson 10.0; Darnell Hopkins 9.0; Justin Orr 8.8.

Top Rebounders: Shawn Witherspoon 7.8; Pearson Griffith 5.9; Issian Redding 4.4.

Top Assists: Keith Jenifer 3.4; Shawn Witherspoon 3.2; Trey Pearson 2.9.

3-point threats: Darnell Hopkins 42; Trey Pearson 41; Tyler Holloway 40; Issian Redding 34.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Nevada

Reno, 27-5.

Nickname: Wolf Pack.

Coach: Mark Fox.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 5.

Bid: WAC champion.

Tournament Record: 3-4, 4 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Western Athletic.

Top Scorers: Nick Fazekas 21.8; Marcelus Kemp 14.4; Mo Charlo 10.3.

Top Rebounders: Nick Fazekas 10.3; Mo Charlo 5.3; Demarshay Johnson 4.3; Ramon Sessions 4.2.

Top Assists: Ramon Sessions 5.0; Mo Charlo 2.3; Kyle Shiloh 2.2; Nick Fazekas 2.1.

3-point threats: Marcelus Kemp 49; Kyle Shiloh 46; Nick Fazekas 31.

Last Ten: 10-0.

North Carolina

Chapel Hill, 22-7.

Nickname: Tar Heels.

Coach: Roy Williams.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 3.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 88-36, 37 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: Tyler Hansbrough 19.1; Reyshawn Terry 14.7; David Noel 12.8.

Top Rebounders: Tyler Hansbrough 7.8; David Noel 6.8; Reyshawn Terry 6.0.

Top Assists: Bobby Fraser 4.5; David Nowel 3.5; Quentin Thomas 2.8.

3-point threats: Wes Miller 61; Reyshawn Terry 43; David Noel 34.

Last Ten: 8-2.

North Carolina State

Raleigh, 21-9.

Nickname: Wolfpack.

Coach: Herb Sendek.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 10.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 31-20, 21 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Atlantic Coast.

Top Scorers: Cameron Bennerman 13.9; Cedric Simmons 11.8; Enqin Atsur 11.4; Ilian Evtimov 10.9; Tony Bethel 9.6.

Top Rebounders: Cedric Simmons 6.4; Gavin Grant 4.8.

Top Assists: Engin Atsur 3.6; Tony Bethel 2.7; Ilian Evtimov 2.7; Gavin Grant 2.2; Cameron Bennerman 2.0.

3-point threats: Engin Atsur 67; Tony Bethel 65; Ilian Evtimov 59; Cameron Bennerman 49.

Last Ten: 5-5.

N.C.-Wilmington

Wilmington, 25-7.

Nickname: Seahawks.

Coach: Brad Brownell.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 9.

Bid: CAA champion.

Tournament Record: 1-3, 3 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2003.

Conference: Colonial Athletic.

Top Scorers: T.J. Carter 13.3; John Goldsberry 11.2; Todd Hendley 10.5.

Top Rebounders: Beckham Wyrick 5.4; Mitch Laue 4.3; T.J. Carter 4.2; Todd Hendley 4.1.

Top Assists: John Goldsberry 5.1; Temi Soyebo 2.8; T.J. Carter 2.0.

3-point threats: John Goldsberry 61; T.J. Carter 50.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, 23-9.

Nickname: Panthers.

Coach: Greg McDermott.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 10.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 1-3, 3 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Missouri Valley.

Top Scorers: Ben Jacobson 14.2; Grant Stout 12.1; Eric Coleman 11.7; Erik Crawford 9.9.

Top Rebounders: Grant Stout 8.9; Eric Coleman 7.1.

Top Assists: Ben Jacobson 3.8; Brooks McKowen 2.8; Erik Crawford 2.3.

3-point threats: Ben Jacobson 56; John Little 45; Erik Crawford 30.

Last Ten: 4-6.

Northwestern State

Natchitoches, La., 25-7.

Nickname: Demons.

Coach: Mike McConathy.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 14.

Bid: Southland champion.

Tournament Record: 1-1, 1 year.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.

Conference: Southland.

Top Scorers: Clifton Lee 13.9; Jermaine Wallace 9.6; Luke Rogers 9.5.

Top Rebounders: Clifton Lee 6.5; Luke Rogers 3.5; Jermaine Spencer 3.5.

Top Assists: Tyronn Mitchell 5.0; Keenan Jones 3.3; Luke Rogers 2.9.

3-point threats: Jermaine Wallace 63; Clifton Lee 30; Tyronn Mitchell 28; Luke Rogers 27.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Ohio State

Columbus, 25-5.

Nickname: Buckeyes.

Coach: Thad Matta.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 2.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 37-21, 22 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Terence Dials 15.2; Je’Kel Foster 12.7; Ron Lewis 11.5; J.J. Sullinger 10.0; Jamar Butler 9.9.

Top Rebounders: Terence Dials 8.0; J.J. Sullinger 6.8; Je’Kel Foster 4.5.

Top Assists: Jamar Butler 4.6; Je’Kel Foster 3.2; Matt Sylvester 2.9.

3-point threats: Je’Kel Foster 73; Jamar Butler 46; Ron Lewis 39; J.J. Sullinger 31; Matt Sylvester 29.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Oklahoma

Norman, 20-8.

Nickname: Sooners.

Coach: Kelvin Sampson.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 6.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 31-23, 23 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big 12.

Top Scorers: Taj Gray 14.2; Michael Neal 12.7; Terrell Everett 12.4; Kevin Bookout 11.1.

Top Rebounders: Taj Gray 7.6; Kevin Bookout 6.8.

Top Assists: Terrell Everett 6.7; Michael Neal 1.9.

3-point threats: Michael Neal 86; Terrell Everett 31; David Godbold 30.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Oral Roberts

Tulsa, Okla., 21-11.

Nickname: Golden Eagles.

Coach: Scott Sutton.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 16.

Bid: MCC champion.

Tournament Record: 2-2, 2 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1984.

Conference: Mid-Continent.

Top Scorers: Caleb Green 20.8; Ken Tutt 14.3; Larry Owens 12.5.

Top Rebounders: Caleb Green 8.9; Larry Owens 7.8; Mickey Michalec 4.3.

Top Assists: Jonathan Bluitt 4.2; Larry Owens 3.2; Ken Tutt 2.2.

3-point threats: Chris Riouse 55; Ken Tutt 50.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Pacific

Stockton, Calif., 24-7.

Nickname: Tigers.

Coach: Bob Thomason.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 13.

Bid: Big West champion.

Tournament Record: 4-8, 7 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big West.

Top Scorers: Christian Maraker 17.2; Johnny Gray 14.8; Mike Webb 10.7.

Top Rebounders: Christian Maraker 8.9; Anthony Brown 4.8.

Top Assists: Johnny Gray 3.1; Stefffan Johnson 2.5.

3-point threats: Mike Webb 70; Johnny Gray 67.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Penn

Philadelphia, 20-8.

Nickname: Quakers.

Coach: Fran Dunphy.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 15.

Bid: Ivy League champion.

Tournament Record: 13-23, 21 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2003.

Conference: Ivy League.

Top Scorers: Ibrahim Jaaber 18.4; Mark Zoller 12.7; Eric Osmundson 9.9.

Top Rebounders: Mark Zoller 7.5; Steve Danley 5.1; Brian Grandieri 4.6.

Top Assists: Steve Danley 3.0; Eric Osmundson 2.5.

3-point threats: Eric Osmundson 54; Ibrahim Jaaber 54; Mark Zoller 25.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, 24-7.

Nickname: Panthers.

Coach: Jamie Dixon.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 5.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 14-18, 17 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Carl Krauser 15.0; Aaron Gray 13.8; Sam Young 7.8; Ronald Ramon 7.8.

Top Rebounders: Aaron Gray 10.6; Levon Kendall 5.4; Sam Young 4.5.

Top Assists: Carl Krauser 4.7; Ronald Ramon 2.3; Levance Fields 2.3.

3-point threats: Carl Krauser 64; Ronald Ramon 45; Levance Fields 27.

Last Ten: 6-4.

San Diego State

San Diego, 24-8.

Nickname: Aztecs.

Coach: Steve Fisher.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 11.

Bid: MWC champion.

Tournament Record: 0-4, 4 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2002.

Conference: Mountain West.

Top Scorers: Brandon Heath 18.5; Marcus Slaughter 16.6; Mohamed Abukar 13.8; Kyle Spain 9.3.

Top Rebounders: Marcus Slaughter 11.0; Kyle Spain 5.8; Mohamed Abukar 4.5.

Top Assists: Richie Williams 3.7; Brandon Heath 3.4.

3-point threats: Brandon Heath 95; John Sharper 76.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Seton Hall

South Orange, N.J., 18-11.

Nickname: Pirates.

Coach: Louis Orr.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 10.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 15-8, 8 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2004.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Donald Copeland 16.1; Kelly Whitney 15.1; Jamar Nutter 12.0.

Top Rebounders: Kelly Whitney 8.0; Stan Gaines 4.0.

Top Assists: Donald Copeland 4.5; Stan Gaines 1.9.

3-point threats: Donald Copeland 68; Jamar Nutter 59.

Last Ten: 5-5.

South Alabama

Mobile, 24-6.

Nickname: Jaguars.

Coach: John Pelphrey.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 14.

Bid: Sun Belt champion.

Tournament Record: 1-6, 6 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1998.

Conference: Sun Belt.

Top Scorers: Mario Jointer 13.5; Richard Law 11.2; Chey Christie 9.1.

Top Rebounders: Mario Jointer 4.4; Richard Law 4.4; Jason McGriff 4.3.

Top Assists: Carlos Smith 3.0; Mario Jointer 2.8.

3-point threats: Mario Jointer 53; Richard Law 50.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Southern Illinois

Carbondale, 22-10.

Nickname: Salukis.

Coach: Chris Lowery.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 11.

Bid: MVC champion.

Tournament Record: 4-8, 8 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Missouri Valley.

Top Scorers: Jamaal Tatum 15.1; Tony Young 11.7; Matt Shaw 9.9; Randal Falker 9.1.

Top Rebounders: Randal Falker 8.0; Matt Shaw 5.7; Mike Dale 3.4.

Top Assists: Jamaal Tatum 3.3; Bryan Mullins 3.2.

3-point threats: Tony Young 63; Jamaal Tatum 45; Matt Shaw 26.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Southern U.

Baton Rouge, La., 19-12.

Nickname: Jaguars.

Coach: Rob Spivery.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 16.

Bid: SWAC champion.

Tournament Record: 1-6, 6 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1993.

Conference: Southwestern.

Top Scorers: Chris Alexander 15.6; Deforrest Riley-Smith 10.8; Peter Cipriano 10.2.

Top Rebounders: Peter Cipriano 8.5; Jerrid Campbell 6.4; Ralph Hishaw 4.3.

Top Assists: Ralph Hishaw 2.2; Jerrid Campbell 1.9.

3-point threats: Deforrest Riley-Smith 58.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Syracuse

Syracuse, N.Y., 23-11.

Nickname: Orange.

Coach: Jim Boeheim.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 5.

Bid: Big East champion.

Tournament Record: 48-30, 30 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Gerry McNamara 16.4; Demetris Nichols 13.6; Eric Devendorf 12.3; Terrence Roberts 10.6.

Top Rebounders: Terrence Roberts 7.6; Darryl Watkins 7.3; Demetris Nichols 5.7.

Top Assists: Gerry McNamara 6.0; Eric Devendorf 2.4.

3-point threats: Gerry McNamara 103; Demetris Nichols 72; Eric Devendorf 49.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Tennessee

Knoxville, 21-7.

Nickname: Volunteers.

Coach: Bruce Pearl.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 2.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 8-14, 13 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2001.

Conference: Southeastern.

Top Scorers: Chris Lofton 17.3; C.J. Watson 15.3; Major Wingate 10.3.

Top Rebounders: Andre Patterson 6.6; Dane Bradshaw 5.5.

Top Assists: C.J. Watson 4.1; Dane Bradshaw 4.0.

3-point threats: Chris Lofton 106; JaJaun Smith 57; C.J. Watson 46.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Texas

Austin, 27-6.

Nickname: Longhorns.

Coach: Rick Barnes.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 2.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 25-26, 23 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big 12.

Top Scorers: P.J. Tucker 16.2; LaMarcus Aldridge 15.3; Daniel Gibson 13.9; Brad Buckman 9.8; Kenton Paulino 9.7.

Top Rebounders: P.J. Tucker 9.2; LaMarcus Aldridge 9.2; Brad Buckman 6.9.

Top Assists: Kenton Paulino 3.1; Daniel Gibson 3.1; A.J. Abrams 3.0; P.J. Tucker 2.7.

3-point threats: Daniel Gibson 92; Kenton Paulino 67; A.J. Abrams 40.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Texas A&M

College Station, 21-8.

Nickname: Aggies.

Coach: Billy Gillispie.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 12.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 3-7, 6 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1987.

Conference: Big 12.

Top Scorers: Acie Law 15.9; Joseph Jones 15.8; Josh Carter 8.2.

Top Rebounders: Joseph Jones 6.6; Dominique Kirk 3.4; Marlon Pompey 3.4.

Top Assists: Acie Law 4.0; Dominique Kirk 2.8.

3-point threats: Josh Carter 52; Dominique Kirk 49; Acie Law 35.

Last Ten: 8-2.

UAB

Birmingham, Ala., 24-6.

Nickname: Blazers.

Coach: Mike Anderson.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 9.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 9-12, 12 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Conference USA.

Top Scorers: Marvett McDoland 15.0; Demario Eddins 13.1; Wen Mukubu 9.3.

Top Rebounders: Frank Holmes 4.8; Demario Eddins 4.6.

Top Assists: Carldell Johnson 6.2; Marvett McDonald 2.3.

3-point threats: Marvett McDonald 94.

Last Ten: 8-2.

UCLA

Los Angeles, 27-6.

Nickname: Bruins.

Coach: Ben Howland.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 2.

Bid: Pac-10 champion.

Tournament Record: 85-32, 39 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Pac-10.

Top Scorers: Arron Afflalo 16.6; Jordan Farmar 13.6; Josh Shipp 11.3.

Top Rebounders: Luc Richard Mbah a Moute 8.1; Josh Shipp 4.8; Arron Afflalo 4.3; Lorenzo Mata 4.0;

Top Assists: Jordan Farmar 5.3; Darren Collison 2.4; Cedric Bozeman 2.2.

3-point threats: Arron Afflalo 72; Jordan Farmar 51.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Utah State

Logan, 23-8.

Nickname: Aggies.

Coach: Stew Morrill.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 12.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 6-18, 16 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Western Athletic.

Top Scorers: Nate Harris 17.1; Jaycee Carroll 16.5; Cass Matheus 9.1.

Top Rebounders: Nate Harris 7.5; Cass Matheus 6.1.

Top Assists: David Pak 4.7; Nate Harris 3.1; Chris Huber 2.6.

3-point threats: Jaycee Carroll 91; David Pak 51; Durrall Peterson 49.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Villanova

Philadelphia, 25-4.

Nickname: Wildcats.

Coach: Jay Wright.

Region: Syracuse.

Seed:: Minneapolis.

Bid: No. 1.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 39-26, 26 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Randy Foye 20.1; Allan Ray 18.8; Kyle Lowry 11.6; Mike Nardi 11.4.

Top Rebounders: Will Sheridan 6.2; Randy Foye 5.6.

Top Assists: Kyle Lowry 3.9; Randy Foye 3.2; Mike Nardi 2.0.

3-point threats: Allan Ray 95; Randy Foye 80; Mike Nardi 74.

Last Ten: 8-2.

Washington

Seattle, 24-6.

Nickname: Huskies.

Coach: Lorenzo Romar.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 5.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 12-13, 12 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Pac-10.

Top Scorers: Brandon Roy 19.9; Jamal Williams 13.4; Bobby Jones 10.5.

Top Rebounders: Jon Brockman 6.8; Brandon Roy 5.7.

Top Assists: Brandon Roy 4.1; Justin Dentmon 3.8.

3-point threats: Ryan Appleby 65; Brandon Roy 34.

Last Ten: 8-2.

West Virginia

Morgantown, 20-10.

Nickname: Mountaineers.

Coach: John Beilein.

Region: Atlanta.

Seed:: No. 6.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 16-19, 19 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big East.

Top Scorers: Kevin Pittsnogle 19.5; Mike Gansey 17.2; Joe Herber 9.5.

Top Rebounders: Kevin Pittsnogle 5.7; Mike Gansey 5.6.

Top Assists: Joe Herber 4.5; J.D. Collins 3.7; Patrick Beilein 2.2.

3-point threats: Kevin Pittsnogle 83; Mike Gansey 69; Patrick Beilein 59.

Last Ten: 4-6.

Winthrop

Rock Hill, S.C., 23-7.

Nickname: Eagles.

Coach: Gregg Marshall.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 15.

Bid: Big South champion.

Tournament Record: 0-5, 5 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big South.

Top Scorers: Torrell Martin 13.9; James Shuler 13.4; Craig Bradshaw 12.3.

Top Rebounders: Craig Bradshaw 6.0; Torrell Martin 5.4.

Top Assists: Chris Gaynor 4.5; James Shuler 3.5.

3-point threats: Torrell Martin 76; Chris Gaynor 50.

Last Ten: 9-1.

Wichita State

Wichita, Kan., 24-8.

Nickname: Shockers.

Coach: Mark Turgeon.

Region: Washington.

Seed:: No. 7.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 6-8, 7 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 1988.

Conference: Missouri Valley.

Top Scorers: Paul Miller 13.0; Sean Ogirri 11.9; Kyle Wilson 11.2; PJ Couisnard 10.2.

Top Rebounders: Paul Miller 6.5; PJ Couisnard 6.3.

Top Assists: PJ Couisnard 3.0; Sean Ogirri 2.8; Mat Braeuer 2.6.

3-point threats: Sean Ogirri 83; Kyle Wilson 36; Matt Braeuer 30; Karon Bradley 28.

Last Ten: 7-3.

Wisconsin

Madison, 19-11.

Nickname: Badgers.

Coach: Bo Ryan.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 9.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 16-10, 11 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Big Ten.

Top Scorers: Alando Tucker 19.0; Kammron Taylor 14.2.

Top Rebounders: Brian Butch 6.1; Alando Tucker 5.8; Jason Chappell 4.3.

Top Assists: Kammron Taylor 2.3; Michael Flowers 1.9.

3-point threats: Kammron Taylor 63; Ray Nixon 44.

Last Ten: 4-6.

Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, 21-8.

Nickname: Panthers.

Coach: Rob Jeter.

Region: Minneapolis.

Seed:: No. 11.

Bid: Horizon champion.

Tournament Record: 0-2, 2 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2005.

Conference: Horizon League.

Top Scorers: Joah Tucker 16.4; Boo Davis 16.2; Adrian Tigert 12.9.

Top Rebounders: Adrian Tigert 7.4; Joah Tucker 6.1; Boo Davis 4.9; Jason McCoy 4.0.

Top Assists: Chris Hill 2.8; Adrian Tigert 2.6.

3-point threats: Boo Davis 85; Josh Tucker 32.

Last Ten: 6-4.

Xavier

Cincinnati, 21-10.

Nickname: Musketeers.

Coach: Sean Miller.

Region: Oakland.

Seed:: No. 14.

Bid: At large.

Tournament Record: 11-16, 16 years.

Last NCAA Appearance: 2004.

Conference: Atlantic 10.

Top Scorers: Brian Thornton 15.3; Stanley Burrell 14.1; Justin Doellman 11.0; Justin Cage 10.3.

Top Rebounders: Justin Doellman 6.8; Brian Thornton 6.8.

Top Assists: Dedrick Finn 4.0; Stanley Burrell 3.2; Justin Doellman 2.5.

3-point threats: Stanley Burrell 65; Justin Doellman 41; Josh Duncan 39.

Last Ten: 6-4.

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