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Villanova is no weak link among likely No. 1 seeds

By  Steve Greenberg
   
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Wisconsin is easily the Big Ten’s most highly regarded team since the 2010-11 Ohio State squad that entered the NCAA Tournament as the top overall seed. After the 28-3 Badgers demolished Ohio State by 24 points in Columbus on Sunday, many of their supporters voiced their belief that a No. 1 seed should be in the offing. The sentiment certainly is understandable.

It’s also plainly wrong. Read more

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