March Madness 2015 Brackets: Where to Download Selection Sunday Printable Sheets

Selection Sunday is near, which means that the release of the 2015 NCAA tournament field will leave thousands—OK, millions—glued to interactive and printable brackets alike.

There's nothing quite like March Madness, and one of the undying attractions of following the Big Dance is the guaranteed rooting interest that those who fill out brackets possess. While there may not be a single bracket that turns out perfect, that won't stop the masses from having another go at it.

Whether you're a free spirit who pencils in a No. 16 seed for a Final Four run, or an avid college basketball expert with plenty of hoops savvy, creating a bracket is practically a religious act this time of year, and you won't want to miss out. With that said, here's an early look at a blank printable bracket along with information to use for the big day.

2015 NCAA Tournament Brackets

Interactive: NCAA.com has provided an interactive bracket here.

Printable: A blank printable bracket can be found here, courtesy of NCAA.com.

Tournament Sleepers to Watch

Maryland

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It may be unfair to classify Maryland as a sleeper anymore, because the Terrapins ripped through their regular-season slate at a pace that suggests they're worthy of being in the national championship conversation.

The Terps finished the season with only five losses, one of which came in nonconference play against Virginia. They proved their worth in a Big Ten conference that they were projected to finish 10th in, instead finishing second behind Wisconsin—a team they beat at home during a seven-game win streak that they take into the Big Ten tournament.

As best put by star player Dez Wells, there's nothing lucky about what Maryland has done, per 247Sports' Josh Stirn:

Wells' 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists—all of which rank second on the team—help keep the machine going, but stud freshman guard Melo Trimble and a heap of offensive options give Maryland the look of a dangerous tournament team. Trimble leads the squad with 16.1 points per game, while Jake Layman and Richaud Pack stretch the court with their shooting ability.

Maryland has been proving the critics wrong all season, and entering the tournament, there's no doubt about their place among the nation's best. After the Terrapins' incredible season, they won't be flying under anyone's radar.

LSU

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It's hard to classify a team that's still on the tournament bubble as a potential sleeper, but it's even harder to ignore the danger a team like LSU can provide to an elite team in the tournament.

The Tigers proved their worth early on with a road upset over West Virginia in December, and took some punches throughout the SEC slate to finish third in the conference. As one of only three teams in the conference to finish with less than 10 losses, the Tigers find themselves in a much more favorable position than counterparts Texas A&M and Ole Miss—who boast the same conference record but are more squarely on the bubble.

When it comes to toppling their opposition, LSU does it from the inside out. One double-double machine isn't enough for the Tigers, who have Jarell Martin and Jordan Mickey both averaging at least 16 points and nine rebounds per contest. 

The same sort of punch doesn't come from the guards, but sharpshooter Keith Hornsby has the range to make opponents pay when they double down in the post. A 39 percent shooter from deep this year, Hornsby nailed a game-winning shot at the buzzer to take down Arkansas in the regular-season finale.

Add Hornsby's range to Tim Quarterman's playmaking ability and defensive presence, and the Tigers have a complete team that is capable of competing.

That late-season win over Arkansas may have put the Tigers over the hump, but they could just as easily play themselves back out of the tournament with a one-and-done showing this weekend in the SEC tournament. 

That's the real conundrum with this LSU team. The performances come and go, but few teams are better when everything is clicking.

North Carolina State

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Like LSU, the North Carolina State Wolfpack have looked the part of both a Final Four contender and an NIT team during stretches of the season.

But for a team that started the season 11-5 and went 3-7 during a stretch of conference play, head coach Mark Gottfried and his squad righted the ship at the perfect time to gear up for a long tournament run.

Following a tough home loss to Virginia, the Wolfpack have rattled off six wins in their last seven. That includes wins at then-No. 9 Louisville and then-No. 15 North Carolina, both of which were dominant victories by margins of nine or more.

After transferring from Alabama, second-team All-ACC selection Trevor Lacey leads the team with 16.2 points per game. Him, Ralston Turner (13.1 points per game) and Cat Barber (12.5 points per game) present a go-to trio that few teams have the capability to defend, as Yahoo Sports' Pat Forde noticed in NC State's ACC tournament win over Pittsburgh Wednesday:

There are enough head-scratching losses on the Wolfpack's resume to make some question their worth in the field of 68, but there's no denying some of the wins they logged in ACC play. Their backs have been against the wall for virtually all of conference play, but they rattled off wins over most of the conference's elite to prove their worth.

Given how NC State has gotten up to play in some dire moments against elite opposition, it's hard to discount the Wolfpack's chances come tourney time.