10 hottest NCAA Tournament teams entering March Madness
Marquette (9-game winning streak)
The Golden Eagles have enjoyed being an underdog since the very opening of the 2023 season with many around the country predicting a middle-of-the-road finish in the Big East. Head coach Shaka Smart and his squad have quickly outplayed any expectations previously set for them with an impressive resume that includes wins over Baylor, UConn, and Creighton. Led by the likes of Cousy award finalist Tyler Kolek, Marquette is fresh off a Big East Tournament win and a selection as one of the country’s No. 2 seeds. A matchup against another team on a long win streak awaits Smart鈥檚 March ready group that has rattled off nine in a row.
