Final Four Sleepers To Watch

Every year, fans across the country want to know what team in the NCAA Tournament is going to surprise people.

Although last season ended with four top seeds making the Final Four, this year could lead to something different. It might be too late to use these picks for your office pool, but here are some teams seeded three or higher to watch as the tournament unfolds.

Syracuse

Even if you didn't see the game, most people watched the highlights of the six-overtime win against UConn in the Big East Tournament. What you might not know is that this was not a fluke.

Jonny Flynn is one of the best point guards in the nation and can continue to lead his team no matter how long the game goes.

UNC, the No. 1 seed in their bracket, has struggled against talented point guards this season, and their two-three zone should be able to slow down Tyler Hansbrough.

Gonzaga

Many people have forgotten about the Bulldogs this season, mostly because they play in the WCC. However, they swept through the conference, finishing 14-0.

They have very good balance with Josh Heytvelt down low and Jeremy Pargo having the ability to take over a game. Austin Daye and Matt Bouldin provide good complements.

These players have too much talent to be held down and should at least provide a scare to North Carolina in the Sweet 16, especially if Ty Lawson is still not 100 percent.

Purdue

The Big Ten Tournament champions went under the radar this year after struggling without sophomore Robbie Hummel. He not only provides them with points and rebounds, but he is also a very smart player and a leader on this team.

The Boilermakers are very well-coached and with Hummel back they are much better than their five seed indicates. Watch for them to compete with UConn in the Sweet 16.

Wake Forest

Although a team that spent the season at No. 1 in the polls is usually not considered a sleeper, the Demon Deacons start this tournament as a No. 4 seed. They have a plethora of future NBA talent and start three players over 6'9", helping them defeat opponents on size alone.

Wake Forest has struggled away from home this season, but this is still a team that has defeated both Duke and North Carolina. Louisville should be scared of Jeff Teague and company in the third round, with the winner becoming the favorite for the Final Four.

The NCAA Tournament is the most exciting time of the year, especially for fans of parity. When top seeds go down, other teams benefit. Any of these four teams could still be standing when One Shining Moment is played.