Here's who our team of writers covering the games in Cleveland this weekend think will survive the early rounds, get through next week's regional play and reach the Final Four, April 5 and 7, in San Antonio. And to reflect the somewhat open feel of this tournament, our four writers picks four different national champs.

After an offseason coaching change, Kentucky overhauled its entire roster—with a bunch of guys who had played exactly zero seconds together. Now, the gamble looks like it’s paying off.

The NCAA men's Final Four is not too far in the future. Check out the early odds for the national semifinals, set to begin on April 5.