March Madness 2012: Underrated Teams That Will Bust Brackets

Every year seems to be the same story. You spend a couple hours messing around with your bracket and after the first weekend of games it's an absolute mess. The most common reason is a team coming out of nowhere to make the Sweet 16.

Here are three teams to keep an eye out for on the bracket. They won't be as easy to eliminate as their initial seeding may lead you to believe.

UNLV Runnin' Rebels

UNLV was the first team to knock off North Carolina this season. The Runnin' Rebels also picked up victories over Illinois and San Diego State to prove they won't be a pushover. It's mostly because they can attack a defense in so many different ways.

Mike Moser, who leads the team averaging 14 points and 11 rebounds, can stretch the floor by knocking down jump shots or attacking the post. Chace Stanback and Anthony Marshall are both averaging more than 12 points per game. They also have three depth players making at least one three per game.

When a team has all those weapons it becomes a nightmare assignment for opposing coaches, especially with so little time to study between games.

Memphis Tigers

Will Barton doesn't get much national attention, but the sophomore is always exciting to watch. He has a seemingly endless amount of energy, which he showcases by attacking the rim and fighting for every rebound or loose ball.

Even though having a star like Barton is a nice start, he can't do it alone. It's the Tigers' depth that will be a problem for opponents. They have six other players averaging at least seven points per game, making it tough to key in on anybody.

The roster is also overflowing with athleticism. It seems like every player can jump out of the gym, and that makes the defense tough to find a rhythm against.

Saint Louis Billikens

Brian Conklin, Kwamain Mitchell and Cody Ellis might seem like three names randomly selected out of a phone book, but they are actually leading a resurgence of the Saint Louis basketball program. And they are now eying a shocking tournament run.

Conklin leads the way at 14 points per game, but the team's defense is really its calling card. They are among the country's most efficient squads at that end of the floor. That will make them an extremely difficult out for even the elite teams.

The Billikens' biggest key will be knocking down outside shots. If their shooters can find a rhythm, they'll force a lot of people to rip up their brackets quite quickly.