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2. Santa Clara
Most bracketology experts have Santa Clara in the 10-seed range, so a first-round matchup is entirely possible. The Broncos are No. 27 in the country in offensive rebounds (13 per game). The Cats just got manhandled on the boards by the Gators, and this is a team that has the potential to do that again.
With 7'1 Bukky Oboye in the paint, they can challenge shots at the rim, a place Kentucky has struggled this year.
Led by Christian Hammond (15.85 PPG) and Elijah Mahi (13.91 PPG), the Broncos have a good 1-2 scoring punch that could take over a game.