Ladies and gentlemen, college basketball is BACK! One of the most exciting sports in the world is about to get started, and here at Pickswise we’ll be providing free picks for all the big games right through to the NCAA Tournament. But which team is going to win it all and outlast everyone by the end of March Madness? We asked 3 of our sharpest college basketball experts who they’re picking to win this season’s NCAA Tournament. That’s 3 great picks, all in 1 place! Let’s dive into our experts’ best bets and analysis for the upcoming college basketball season.
Matt Marquart: Baylor Bears (+1200)
I am going with Baylor for my pick to win the National Championship. We obviously saw Baylor cut down the nets just two seasons ago, and they return a few key pieces from that roster. The main reason that the Bears are my choice is because of their guards, which make up arguably the best backcourt in the country. Adam Flagler is back after an excellent junior season, but some might forget how good LJ Cryer was before his injury last season. Cryer averaged 13.5 points per game and, like Flagler, he is lethal from beyond the arc. They'll be joined by top-ten recruit Keyonte George, giving Scott Drew at least three great guards to work with.
I say at least because the Bears should also get Langston Love back from missing the entire season last year. Love was a highly regarded recruit, so it's likely he fits into the rotation as well. In my opinion, this team is built similarly to the one that won the 2021 National Championship, led by that fantastic group of guards in Butler, Mitchell and Teague (Flagler as well).