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AP Analysis: Success in March tied to NBA-caliber talent
FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Virginia's De'Andre Hunter dribbles past Purdue's Grady Eifert (24) during the first half of the men's NCAA Tournament in Louisville, Ky. Although this year’s Final Four is being touted as one in which experience and teamwork won out over raw talent, three of the teams in Minneapolis this week possess that young NBA talent, including Virginia and Texas Tech. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Virginia's De'Andre Hunter dribbles past Purdue's Grady Eifert (24) during the first half of the men's NCAA Tournament in Louisville, Ky. Although this year’s Final Four is being touted as one in which experience and teamwork won out over raw talent, three of the teams in Minneapolis this week possess that young NBA talent, including Virginia and Texas Tech. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

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FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, members of Virginia celebrate after defeating Purdue 80-75 in overtime of the men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional final game in Louisville, Ky. An Associated Press analysis of rosters of perennial NCAA Tournament teams concludes it takes NBA-caliber talent to go far consistently. And though this year’s Final Four is being touted as one in which experience and teamwork won out over raw talent, three of the teams in Minneapolis, including Virginia, possess that young NBA talent. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, members of Virginia celebrate after defeating Purdue 80-75 in overtime of the men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional final game in Louisville, Ky. An Associated Press analysis of rosters of perennial NCAA Tournament teams concludes it takes NBA-caliber talent to go far consistently. And though this year’s Final Four is being touted as one in which experience and teamwork won out over raw talent, three of the teams in Minneapolis, including Virginia, possess that young NBA talent. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

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This combination of photos shows Kentucky forward Anthony Davis, left, on March 31, 2012 and as a New Orleans Pelicans player on Jan. 23, 2016, in New Orleans. Davis was the first pick in the NBA draft after leading the Wildcats to the national title in 2012. An Associated Press analysis of rosters of perennial NCAA Tournament teams concludes it takes NBA-caliber talent for teams to go far consistently. (AP Photos)

This combination of photos shows Kentucky forward Anthony Davis, left, on March 31, 2012 and as a New Orleans Pelicans player on Jan. 23, 2016, in New Orleans. Davis was the first pick in the NBA draft after leading the Wildcats to the national title in 2012. An Associated Press analysis of rosters of perennial NCAA Tournament teams concludes it takes NBA-caliber talent for teams to go far consistently. (AP Photos)

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Since the NBA created the "one-and-done" era , college freshman have made up a larger proportion of the draft.;

Since the NBA created the "one-and-done" era , college freshman have made up a larger proportion of the draft.;

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This combination of photos shows Duke's Jahlil Okafor, left, on March 22, 2015, and as a New Orleans Pelicans player on March 2, 2019. In 2015, Okafor led the Blue Devils to the national title, then went on to get selected third in the NBA draft. An Associated Press analysis of rosters of perennial NCAA Tournament teams concludes it takes NBA-caliber talent for teams to go far consistently. (AP Photos)

This combination of photos shows Duke's Jahlil Okafor, left, on March 22, 2015, and as a New Orleans Pelicans player on March 2, 2019. In 2015, Okafor led the Blue Devils to the national title, then went on to get selected third in the NBA draft. An Associated Press analysis of rosters of perennial NCAA Tournament teams concludes it takes NBA-caliber talent for teams to go far consistently. (AP Photos)

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FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech celebrates after a win against Gonzaga in the West Regional final in the NCAA Tournament in Anaheim, Calif. An Associated Press analysis of rosters of perennial NCAA Tournament teams concludes it takes NBA-caliber talent to go far consistently. And though this year’s Final Four is being touted as one in which experience and teamwork won out over raw talent, three of the teams in Minneapolis, including Texas Tech, possess that young NBA talent. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

FILE - In this March 30, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech celebrates after a win against Gonzaga in the West Regional final in the NCAA Tournament in Anaheim, Calif. An Associated Press analysis of rosters of perennial NCAA Tournament teams concludes it takes NBA-caliber talent to go far consistently. And though this year’s Final Four is being touted as one in which experience and teamwork won out over raw talent, three of the teams in Minneapolis, including Texas Tech, possess that young NBA talent. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

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FILE - In this March 28, 2019, file photo, Gonzaga coach Mark Few yells during the first half the team's NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal against Florida State in Anaheim, Calif. An Associated Press analysis of rosters of perennial NCAA Tournament teams concludes it takes NBA-caliber talent to go far consistently. “It’s not a big secret," Few said. "If you want to win and advance in this tournament, you have to have NBA talent.” (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

FILE - In this March 28, 2019, file photo, Gonzaga coach Mark Few yells during the first half the team's NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Region semifinal against Florida State in Anaheim, Calif. An Associated Press analysis of rosters of perennial NCAA Tournament teams concludes it takes NBA-caliber talent to go far consistently. “It’s not a big secret," Few said. "If you want to win and advance in this tournament, you have to have NBA talent.” (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

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Poll Release: Mar 13
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1 3 Alabama Alabama
2 1 Houston Houston
3 2 Purdue Purdue
4 1 Kansas Kansas
5 2 Texas Texas
6 - Marquette Marquette
7 5 UCLA UCLA
8 - Arizona Arizona
9 - Gonzaga Gonzaga
10 1 UConn UConn
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