Johni Broome, the polarizing 6'10'' senior forward/center for the Auburn Tigers, has been named a unanimous first-team All-American by the Associated Press. What a year it's been for Broome, who has spearheaded an electric Tigers squad that is the No. 1 overall seed heading into the Tournament and the pick of many experts to win the national title.

Considering the NCAA Tournament is about to kick off, it is time to look at some of the tournament’s most appetizing matchups in the first round as fans prepare for one of the most exciting stretches on the sports calendar.