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5 mid-majors that could make a Final Four run

By Brandon Jefferson

LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 21: Rui Hachimura #21 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs holds up the tournament MVP trophy after the 2018 Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center on November 21, 2018 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)
LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 21: Rui Hachimura #21 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs holds up the tournament MVP trophy after the 2018 Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center on November 21, 2018 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, OHIO – MARCH 01: CJ Massinburg #5 and Jeremy Harris #2 of the Buffalo Bulls reacts after a play in the game against the Miami (Oh) Redhawks at Millett Hall on March 01, 2019 in Oxford, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
OXFORD, OHIO – MARCH 01: CJ Massinburg #5 and Jeremy Harris #2 of the Buffalo Bulls reacts after a play in the game against the Miami (Oh) Redhawks at Millett Hall on March 01, 2019 in Oxford, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Buffalo Bulls (31-3, No. 6 Seed)

Nate Oats is the hottest commodity in college coaching circles. After taking over when Bobby Hurley left for Arizona State, all Oats has done is win the MAC Tournament three out of his four years at the helm. However, this year’s team is something truly special for Oats and the University of Buffalo. The sixth seed is the highest ranking that the Bulls have received in any of their NCAA Tournament appearances.

CJ Massinburg, Jeremy Harris, and Dontay Caruthers are the names to know, but the Bulls are the definition of a team, as every person has the confidence and skill to make an impact whenever they’re on the floor. This shows in the fact that Buffalo ranks first in field goals attempted (2,232), second in points scored (2,888) and third in field goals made (1,033). Their combination of depth and pace of play makes them a team that not too many power five teams would want to see lined up across from them at any point in the big dance.

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