Wisconsin 5 Seed Reaction + High Point Matchup Breakdown | March Mode, Ep. 5

The bracket is out. Alex Strouf hosts March Mode LIVE with Wisconsin Final Four legend Ben Brust and producer Riley Jauch reacting to the Wisconsin Badgers being named a #5 seed in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament. Wisconsin will face #12 High Point in the first round as the Badgers look to reach the second weekend for the first time since 2017. We break down: • Wisconsin vs High Point matchup • The Badgers’ path in the West Region • Potential second round opponents • Biggest threats in the region • National title contenders • Full bracket reaction

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