NCAA Bracket 2012: A Look At The NCAA Tournament Field

The 2012 NCAA tournament bracket has been released. Personally, my head is still spinning as I take a look at the bracket and all of the different matchups. The good news is there is plenty of time to get predictions done since most pools don't count the First Four games. The bad news is my productivity for anything not related to the tournament is about to take a giant nosedive in the coming days.

You can check out each region of the NCAA tournament below by clicking the links:

West Region

East Region

Midwest Region

South Region

You can also check out a printable NCAA 2012 bracket as you get ready to fill out your picks.

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NCAA Bracket 2012: Printable Bracket Allows You To Follow March Madness

The 2012 NCAA tournament bracket is out. The matchups are set for the First Four and second round, which will take place over the course of the next week as teams work toward getting to the Sweet 16 and ultimately their goal of winning a national championship.

There is a lot of information to take in from the bracket since it was just released, and SB Nation has put together a printable 2012 NCAA bracket so you see all of the matchups and track all of the madness that is sure to unfold in the coming weeks.

For the state of Michigan, there are three teams in the NCAA tournament bracket: Michigan State, Michigan and Kansas. The Spartans are the West Region's No. 1 seed and will play LIU Brooklyn on Friday. That same day, Michigan, the No. 4 seed in the Midwest Region, will play Ohio (the Bobcats, not Ohio State). The Detroit Titans will also be in action on Friday and are in the Midwest Region as well. They are set to play the second-seeded Kansas Jayhawks after picking up a No. 15 seed.

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March Madness 2012: Detroit Basketball's Path To NCAA Tournament

Detroit is going dancing for the first time since 1999. Here's a look at how the Titans made it back to the NCAA tournament.

NCAA Bracket 2012: Detroit Lands In Midwest Region

The 2012 NCAA tournament bracket has been unveiled. It has been revealed that the Detroit Titans are in the Midwest Region as the No. 15 seed. The Titans will take on Kansas, the No. 2 seed in the Midwest Region. That game will take place on Friday in Omaha.

This is Detroit's first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 1999. Overall, it is the Titans' sixth trip to the Big Dance in their program's history. They went to the Big Dance in back-to-back years to end the 90s but couldn't get back until they won the Horizon League tournament this year.

Here's a look at the Midwest Region of the 2012 NCAA tournament bracket:

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Lamar OR Vermont (Friday)

No. 8 Creighton vs. No. 9 Alabama (Friday)

No. 5 Temple vs. No. 12 California OR South Florida (Friday)

No. 4 Michigan vs. No. 13 Ohio (Friday)

No. 2 Kansas vs. No. 15 Detroit (Friday)

No. 7 Purdue vs. No. 10 Saint Mary's (Friday)

No. 3 Georgetown vs. No. 14 Belmont (Friday)

No. 6 San Diego State vs. No. 11 NC State (Friday)

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NCAA Tournament Bracket 2012: Detroit Lands In Omaha Pod

Detroit has landed in one of the Omaha pods for the 2012 NCAA tournament. There, as the No. 15 seed in the Midwest Region, Detroit will take on the second-seeded Kansas Jayhawks on Friday. Also that day, Purdue will play Saint Mary's. If the Titans pull off the upset in their game, they will take on the winner of the Purdue-Saint Mary's game.

Here's a look at the Midwest Region of the 2012 NCAA tournament bracket:

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Lamar OR Vermont (Friday)

No. 8 Creighton vs. No. 9 Alabama (Friday)

No. 5 Temple vs. No. 12 California OR South Florida (Friday)

No. 4 Michigan vs. No. 13 Ohio (Friday)

No. 2 Kansas vs. No. 15 Detroit (Friday)

No. 7 Purdue vs. No. 10 Saint Mary's (Friday)

No. 3 Georgetown vs. No. 14 Belmont (Friday)

No. 6 San Diego State vs. No. 11 NC State (Friday)

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March Madness Bracket 2012: Detroit To Play Kansas In 1st Game

After landing a No. 15 seed in the 2012 NCAA tournament, Detroit is set to face Kansas, the No. 2 seed in the Midwest Region, in its first game. The Titans and Jayhawks will meet on Friday at CenturyLink Center in Omaha.

Detroit made the Big Dance by virtue of winning the 2012 Horizon League tournament. The Titans had a 22-13 record and clinched an automatic bid to the 2012 NCAA tournament with a 70-50 win over Valparaiso in the Horizon League tournament championship game. The victory gave Detroit its first trip to the NCAA tournament since 1999.

Kansas received a No. 2 seed in the tournament after going 27-6. The Jayhawks were hoping for a No. 1 seed, but after losing to Baylor in the Big 12 tournament, that didn't happen.

Here's a look at the Midwest Region of the 2012 NCAA tournament bracket:

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Lamar OR Vermont (Friday)

No. 8 Creighton vs. No. 9 Alabama (Friday)

No. 5 Temple vs. No. 12 California OR South Florida (Friday)

No. 4 Michigan vs. No. 13 Ohio (Friday)

No. 2 Kansas vs. No. 15 Detroit (Friday)

No. 7 Purdue vs. No. 10 St. Mary's (Friday)

No. 3 Georgetown vs. No. 14 Belmont (Friday)

No. 6 San Diego State vs. No. 11 NC State (Friday)

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NCAA Tournament 2012 Bracket Update: Detroit Is No. 15 Seed, Will Face Kansas On Friday

Detroit has earned a No. 15 seed in the 2012 NCAA tournament and will face Kansas in its first game.

March Madness 2012: Michigan Basketball's Path To NCAA Tournament

For the third time in four years, Michigan is going to the NCAA tournament. Here's a look at how the Wolverines made it back to the Big Dance.

NCAA Bracket 2012: Michigan Lands In Midwest Region

The 2012 NCAA tournament bracket has been unveiled. It has been revealed that the Michigan Wolverines are in the Midwest Region as the No. 4 seed. The Wolverines will take on Ohio, the No. 13 seed in the Midwest Region. That game will take place on Friday in Nashville.

Michigan is back in the NCAA tournament for the second year in a row and the third time in four years. Before Michigan's tournament drought came to an end in 2009, Michigan's last appearance in the Big Dance was in 1998. Now, with John Beilein leading the program, Michigan is making it a habit out of going dancing.

Here's a look at the Midwest Region of the 2012 NCAA tournament bracket:

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Lamar OR Vermont (Friday)

No. 8 Creighton vs. No. 9 Alabama (Friday)

No. 5 Temple vs. No. 12 California OR South Florida (Friday)

No. 4 Michigan vs. No. 13 Ohio (Friday)

No. 2 Kansas vs. No. 15 Detroit (Friday)

No. 7 Purdue vs. No. 10 Saint Mary's (Friday)

No. 3 Georgetown vs. No. 14 Belmont (Friday)

No. 6 San Diego State vs. No. 11 NC State (Friday)

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NCAA Tournament Bracket 2012: Michigan Lands In Nashville Pod

Michigan has landed in one of the Nashville pods for the 2012 NCAA tournament. There, as the No. 4 seed in the Midwest Region, Michigan will take on the 13th-seeded Ohio Bobcats on Friday. Also that day, Temple will play either California or South Florida. If the Wolverines win their game, they will take on the winner of the Temple-California/South Florida game.

Here's a look at the Midwest Region of the 2012 NCAA tournament bracket:

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Lamar OR Vermont (Friday)

No. 8 Creighton vs. No. 9 Alabama (Friday)

No. 5 Temple vs. No. 12 California OR South Florida (Friday)

No. 4 Michigan vs. No. 13 Ohio (Friday)

No. 2 Kansas vs. No. 15 Detroit (Friday)

No. 7 Purdue vs. No. 10 Saint Mary's (Friday)

No. 3 Georgetown vs. No. 14 Belmont (Friday)

No. 6 San Diego State vs. No. 11 NC State (Friday)

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March Madness Bracket 2012: Michigan To Play Ohio In 1st Game

After landing a No. 4 seed in the 2012 NCAA tournament, Michigan is set to face Ohio, the No. 13 seed in the Midwest Region, in its first game. The Wolverines and Ohio will meet on Friday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Michigan made the Big Dance as an at-large team. The Wolverines were knocked out of the 2012 Big Ten tournament by Ohio State in the semifinals, but thanks to a 24-9 overall record, they have their highest seed in the NCAA tournament since being a No. 3 seed in 1998 (that year they won the Big Ten tournament).

Ohio made the Big Dance after winning the MAC tournament. The Bobcats finished with a 27-7 record and will now to get play Michigan, the team that refers to Ohio State as simply "Ohio." This should be a funny storyline to follow as the game nears.

Here's a look at the Midwest Region of the 2012 NCAA tournament bracket:

No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Lamar OR Vermont (Friday)

No. 8 Creighton vs. No. 9 Alabama (Friday)

No. 5 Temple vs. No. 12 California OR South Florida (Friday)

No. 4 Michigan vs. No. 13 Ohio (Friday)

No. 2 Kansas vs. No. 15 Detroit (Friday)

No. 7 Purdue vs. No. 10 Saint Mary's (Friday)

No. 3 Georgetown vs. No. 14 Belmont (Friday)

No. 6 San Diego State vs. No. 11 NC State (Friday)

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NCAA Tournament 2012 Bracket Update: Michigan Is No. 4 Seed, Will Face Ohio On Friday

Michigan has earned a No. 4 seed in the 2012 NCAA tournament and will face Ohio in its first game.

March Madness Bracket 2012: Michigan State To Play LIU Brooklyn In 1st Game

After landing a No. 1 seed in the 2012 NCAA tournament, Michigan State is set to face LIU Brooklyn, the No. 16 seed in the West Region, in its first game. The Spartans and LIU Brooklyn will meet on Friday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.

Michigan State made the Big Dance after getting an automatic bid for winning the 2012 Big Ten tournament. The Spartans beat Ohio State in a thrilling championship game, which gives them a lot of momentum heading into the Big Dance.

LIU Brooklyn made it to the Big Dance by winning the Northeast tournament. The Blackbirds beat Robert Morris in the championship and finished with a 25-8 record.

Here's a look at the West Region of the 2012 NCAA tournament bracket:

No. 1 Michigan State vs. No. 16 LIU Brooklyn (Friday)

No. 8 Memphis vs. No. 9 Saint Louis (Friday)

No. 5 New Mexico vs. No. 12 Long Beach State (Thursday)

No. 4 Louisville vs. No. 13 Davidson (Thursday)

No. 2 Missouri vs. No. 15 Norfolk State (Friday)

No. 7 Florida vs. No. 10 Virginia (Friday)

No. 3 Marquette vs. No. 14 BYU OR Iona (Thursday)

No. 6 Murray State vs. No. 11 Colorado State (Thursday)

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March Madness 2012: Michigan State Basketball's Path To NCAA Tournament

Michigan State is going dancing for the 15th year in a row. In the 2012 NCAA tournament, the Spartans will try to make another Final Four and win their third national championship.

NCAA Bracket 2012: Michigan State Lands In West Region

The 2012 NCAA tournament bracket has been unveiled. It has been revealed that the Michigan State Spartans are in the West Region as the No. 1 seed. The Spartans will take on LIU Brooklyn, the No. 16 seed in the West Region. That game will take place on Friday in Columbus.

This is the 15th straight year that Michigan State has been selected to the NCAA tournament. There was a bit of a scare last year with MSU having a rough season and landing on the bubble, but this year the Spartans are back to being contenders for the third national title in their program's history.

Here's a look at the West Region of the 2012 NCAA tournament bracket:

No. 1 Michigan State vs. No. 16 LIU Brooklyn (Friday)

No. 8 Memphis vs. No. 9 Saint Louis (Friday)

No. 5 New Mexico vs. No. 12 Long Beach State (Thursday)

No. 4 Louisville vs. No. 13 Davidson (Thursday)

No. 2 Missouri vs. No. 15 Norfolk State (Friday)

No. 7 Florida vs. No. 10 Virginia (Friday)

No. 3 Marquette vs. No. 14 BYU OR Iona (Thursday)

No. 6 Murray State vs. No. 11 Colorado State (Thursday)

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NCAA Tournament Bracket 2012: Michigan State Lands In Columbus Pod

Michigan State has landed in one of the Columbus pods for the 2012 NCAA tournament. There, as the No. 1 seed in the West Region, Michigan State will take on 16th-seeded LIU Brooklyn on Friday. Also that day, Memphis will play Saint Louis. If the Spartans win their game, they will take on the winner of the Memphis-Saint Louis game.

Here's a look at the West Region of the 2012 NCAA tournament bracket:

No. 1 Michigan State vs. No. 16 LIU Brooklyn (Friday)

No. 8 Memphis vs. No. 9 Saint Louis (Friday)

No. 5 New Mexico vs. No. 12 Long Beach State (Thursday)

No. 4 Louisville vs. No. 13 Davidson (Thursday)

No. 2 Missouri vs. No. 15 Norfolk State (Friday)

No. 7 Florida vs. No. 10 Virginia (Friday)

No. 3 Marquette vs. No. 14 BYU OR Iona (Thursday)

No. 6 Murray State vs. No. 11 Colorado State (Thursday)

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NCAA Tournament 2012 Bracket Update: Michigan State Is No. 1 Seed, Will Face LIU Brooklyn On Friday

Michigan State has earned a No. 1 seed in the 2012 NCAA tournament and will face LIU Brooklyn in its first game.

NCAA Selection Sunday 2012: Time, TV Schedule And More

When to tune-in and what to expect on Selection Sunday.

Selection Sunday 2012 Has Arrived For College Basketball

Selection Sunday is finally here. At 6 p.m., Michigan, Michigan State, Detroit and the rest of the college basketball world will find out what the 2012 NCAA tournament bracket looks like.