WASHINGTON REGION

WASHINGTON REGION
Connecticut
Storrs, 27-3.
Nickname: Huskies.
Coach: Jim Calhoun.
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; Rudy Gay 2.2.
3-point threats: Rashad Anderson 77; Rudy Gay 26; Denham Brown 24.
Last Ten: 8-2.
Tennessee
Knoxville, 21-7.
Nickname: Volunteers.
Coach: Bruce Pearl.
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; Andre Patterson 9.6; JaJuan Smith 9.6.
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.
North Carolina
Chapel Hill, 22-7.
Nickname: Tar Heels.
Coach: Roy Williams.
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.
Illinois
Champaign, 25-6.
Nickname: Fighting Illini.
Coach: Bruce Weber.
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.
Washington
Seattle, 24-6.
Nickname: Huskies.
Coach: Lorenzo Romar.
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; Bobby Jones 5.0; Jamaal Williams 4.7.
Top Assists: Brandon Roy 4.1; Justin Dentmon 3.8; Ryan Appleby 2.0.
3-point threats: Ryan Appleby 65; Brandon Roy 34.
Last Ten: 8-2.
Michigan State
East Lansing, 22-11.
Nickname: Spartans.
Coach: Tom Izzo.
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.
Wichita State
Wichita, Kan., 24-6.
Nickname: Shockers.
Coach: Mark Turgeon.
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; Kyle Wilson 5.7; Ryan Martin 4.7.
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.
Kentucky
Lexington, 21-12.
Nickname: Wildcats.
Coach: Tubby Smith.
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.
UAB
Birmingham, Ala., 24-6.
Nickname: Blazers.
Coach: Mike Anderson.
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; Carldell Johnson 41.
Last Ten: 8-2.
Seton Hall
South Orange, N.J., 18-11.
Nickname: Pirates.
Coach: Louis Orr.
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.
George Mason
Fairfax, Va., 23-7.
Nickname: Patriots.
Coach: Jim Larranaga.
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.
Utah State
Logan, 23-8.
Nickname: Aggies.
Coach: Stew Morrill.
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; Jaycee Carroll 2.5.
3-point threats: Jaycee Carroll 91; David Pak 51; Durrall Peterson 49.
Last Ten: 7-3.
Air Force
Colorado Springs, Colo., 24-6.
Nickname: Falcons.
Coach: Jeff Bzdelik.
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.
Murray State
Murray, Ky., 24-6.
Nickname: Racers.
Coach: Mick Cronin.
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.
Winthrop
Rock Hill, S.C., 23-7.
Nickname: Eagles.
Coach: Gregg Marshall.
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; James Shuler 4.3.
Top Assists: Chris Gaynor 4.5; James Shuler 3.5.
3-point threats: Torrell Martin 76; Chris Gaynor 50; Craig Bradshaw 31; Mike Jenkins 31.
Last Ten: 9-1.
Albany
Albany, N.Y., 21-10.
Nickname: Great Danes.
Coach: Will Brown.
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.
ATLANTA REGION
Duke
Durham, N.C., 30-3.
Nickname: Blue Devils.
Coach: Mike Krzyzewski.
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.
Texas
Austin, 27-6.
Nickname: Longhorns.
Coach: Rick Barnes.
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.
Iowa
Iowa City, 25-8.
Nickname: Hawkeyes.
Coach: Steve Alford.
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.
LSU
Baton Rouge, La., 23-8.
Nickname: Tigers.
Coach: John Brady.
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.
Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y., 23-11.
Nickname: Orangemen.
Coach: Jim Boeheim.
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; Demetrius Nichols 13.6; Eric Devendorf 12.3; Terrence Roberts 10.6.
Top Rebounders: Terrence Roberts 7.6; Darryl Watkins 7.3; Demetrius Nichols 5.7.
Top Assists: Gerry McNamara 6.0; Eric Devendorf 2.4.
3-point threat: Gerry McNamara 103; Demetrius Nichols 72; Eric Ddevendorf 49.
Last Ten: 6-4.
West Virginia
Morgantown, 20-10.
Nickname: Mountaineers.
Coach: John Beilein.
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; Frank Young 2.1; Mike Gansey 2.0.
3-point threats: Kevin Pittsnogle 83; Mike Gansey 69; Patrick Beilein 59; Frank Young 38; Joe Herber 27.
Last Ten: 4-6.
California
Berkeley, 20-10.
Nickname: Golden Bears.
Coach: Ben Braun.
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.
George Washington
Washington, 26-2.
Nickname: Colonials.
Coach: Karl Hobbs.
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.
North Carolina-Wilmington
Wilmington, 25-7.
Nickname: Seahawks.
Coach: Brad Brownell.
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.
North Carolina State
Raleigh, 21-9.
Nickname: Wolfpack.
Coach: Herb Sendek.
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.
Southern Illinois
Carbondale, 22-10.
Nickname: Salukis.
Coach: Chris Lowery.
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.
Texas A & amp;M
College Station, 21-8.
Nickname: Aggies.
Coach: Billy Gillispie.
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; Eddie Smith 2.3.
3-point threats: Josh Carter 52; Dominique Kirk 49; Acie Law 35.
Last Ten: 8-2.
Iona
New Rochelle, N.Y., 23-7.
Nickname: Gaels.
Coach: Jeff Ruland.
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.
Northwestern St.
Natchitoches, La., 25-7.
Nickname: Demons.
Coach: Mike McConathy.
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.
Penn
Philadelphia, 20-8.
Nickname: Quakers.
Coach: Fran Dunphy.
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; Steve Danley 9.2.
Top Rebounders: Mark Zoller 7.5; Steve Danley 5.1; Brian Grandieri 4.6.
Top Assists: Steve Danley 3.0; Eric Osmundson 2.5; Irahim Jaaber 2.2; David Whitehurst 2.2.
3-point threats: Eric Osmundson 54; Ibrahim Jaaber 54; Mark Zoller 25; David Whitehurst 23.
Last Ten: 8-2.
Southern U.
New Orleans, 19-12.
Nickname: Jaguars.
Coach: Rob Spivery.
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; Deforrest Riley-Smith 4.1.
Top Assists: Ralph Hishaw 2.2; Jerrid Campbell 1.9.
3-point threats: Deforrest Riley-Smith 58; Chris Alexander 45.
Last Ten: 9-1.