Big Ten sends nine teams to the Big Dance March 15, 2021 — 12:23am Text size Copy shortlink: No. 1 seed, Midwest Region Path to a title: The Illini should overwhelm their first two opponents but could face potential No. 1 draft pick Cade Cunningham and Oklahoma State in the Sweet 16. Houston, that region's No. 2 seed, is a statistical darling. Coach: Brad Underwood is making his fifth NCAA tournament appearance after leading Stephen F. Austin there three times and Oklahoma State once. Player to watch: Point guard Ayo Dosunmu is simply electrifying with the things he does at high speed, and it's tough to stop the offense with another first-team All-Big Ten selection in 7-foot center Kofi Cockburn.