March Madness 2017: Ranking and previewing all Sweet 16 teams

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Dec 3, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Bryce Alford (20) dives for the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

As we move on to the next phase of March Madness 2017, it’s time to rank the last teams remaining.

UCLA made the Sweet 16 this year after wins over Kent State and Cincinnati. Some thought that the Bearcats would prove too much for the Bruins because of their style of play, but that turned out different.

Lonzo Ball and TJ Leaf look like they’re on the same page, and that’s great news. Unfortunately, though, there’s more than just them in this tournament.

The Kentucky Wildcats are ready for their clash with the Bruins in the next round, which could be an instant classic. UCLA beat them in the regular season, but the playoffs are a different animal.

In other parts of the bracket, there were upsets and close games in the Round of 32. This year’s Sweet 16 still has a lot to like, even with Villanova and Duke already eliminated.

That being said, here’s how all sixteen teams stack up ahead of the second weekend.

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