Why root for the Horned Frogs?
Considering the buzzer-beating game-winner Santee slung in on January 15th, TCU clearly has some karma at FEF. 9. MARQUETTE (19-10) Head coach: Tom Crean (6th year) Star attraction: sophomore guard Dameon Mason (senior standout Travis Diener broke his hand in February and won’t play) Biggest win: vs. Wisconsin (Dec. 11) Best tourney finish: champion (1997) Need to know: Marquette’s appearance at the 2003 Final Four is the most recent among C-USA schools. Why root for the Golden Eagles? After a 13-1 start, their season’s been in free-fall since losing to Memphis on January 13. 10. SAINT LOUIS (9-20) Head coach: Brad Soderberg (3rd year) Star attraction: senior guard Reggie Bryant Biggest win: vs. Memphis (March 2) Best tourney finish: champion (2000) Need to know: Senior forward Izik Ohanon is a native of Tel Aviv, Israel. Why root for the Billikens? Bryant had to miss two weeks due to a family emergency. 11. USF (12-15) Head coach: Robert McCullum (2nd year) Star attraction: senior for