Even in the least divisive years, there’s usually at least one semi-debatable inclusion or a seeding issue that seems worth discussing. And then there are some years, like this one, that result in a full-blown controversy — one that could have been easily avoided.

NCAA Tournament First Four matchup between the North Carolina Tar Heels and San Diego State Aztecs with predictions, odds, picks, spread, betting lines and more.

The NCAA Tournament is back, which means it’s that glorious time of year when basketball fans listen to “One Shining Moment” on repeat and obsess over their brackets as if they are paid experts. I hope you are as excited about it as we are.