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Eight burning questions for our experts
Updated: March 18, 2010, 11:22 AM ET
By ESPN.com
On the eve of the greatest two days in sports, four of our college basketball experts answer eight burning questions:
1. What first-round game are you most looking forward to?
Jay Bilas: Richmond vs. Saint Mary's. Both teams are capable of playing in the second weekend, and it is almost a shame that they are pitted against each other out of the gate. My other favorite game is UTEP vs. Butler, for the same reasons.
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