NCAA Tournament 2012 Bracket: Most Interesting Potential Matchups

When the NCAA tournament brackets come out, it is hard not to look ahead and hope for some potentially thrilling storylines.

Some of these games will be exciting because of the players on the floor, while others involve schools with plenty of historical significance. 

March Madness will always be fun to watch, but these games could only make it better.

Kentucky vs. Connecticut, Round of 32

Fans might not have to wait too long to see a rematch of last season's national semifinal. Kentucky and Connecticut can face each other in the second round if they take care of business in the first game.

Not many teams can match the level of talent of the Wildcats, but UConn is one of the few that can. If the squad can get focused, the top-overall seed might be looking at an early exit.

North Carolina vs. Kansas, Elite Eight

It has been nine years since Roy Williams decided to leave Kansas for North Carolina, but the fan base never forgets.

Even with a national championship, Kansas fans are still sour to the old coach, and nothing would sweeter than watching their team upset the top-seeded Tar Heels on its way to a Final Four. 

Kentucky vs. Duke, Elite Eight

It has been 20 years since Christian Laettner's buzzer beater over Kentucky in the Elite Eight, so the committee has set up the potential for a rematch. (I do not believe for a second that was an accident).

While this Duke roster does not resemble its 1992 counterpart, there is still enough talent to get to this game and possibly beyond. If the Blue Devils can get hot from three, they can also be one of the few teams that is able to knock off the talented Wildcats.

Florida State vs. Ohio State, Sweet 16

This potential matchup could be the greatest ugly game in recent history. Florida State and Ohio State are each great defensive teams who make their opponents look like they missed practice all week.

Offensively they can score points, but it usually involves ugly tosses towards the rim that sometimes go in.

It will not look like two great teams are playing, but let me assure you that these are two of the best 10 teams in the nation.

Murray State vs. Iona, Round of 32

There are longer odds that fans will get a chance to see this matchup, but we can dream of two of the best mid-majors facing each other on the nation's biggest stage.

Isaiah Canaan of Murray State and Iona's Scott Machado are two of the best point guards in the nation, regardless of conference affiliation.

If Iona is able to beat BYU and then upset Marquette, fans will be treated to a high-scoring, fast-paced game that will be one of the most fun games of the NCAA Tournament.