Vanderbilt vs. Wichita State Picks For South Region Play-In Game

Vanderbilt vs. Wichita State picks for the NCAA Tournament’s play-in game.

After a triage of 30-win seasons, the Wichita State Shockers had a “down” year in 2015-16. After notching a ho-hum 24-8 record, they now find themselves up against Vanderbilt in one of the First Four play-in games for the NCAA Tournament.

As for the Commodores, it’s the same story, different season. Vanderbilt is a powerhouse at home, riding a near-perfect record at Memorial Gymnasium. However, when it comes to road and neutral games, they’re middling at best. Can they pull things together against the Shockers? Campus Insiders’ experts are split on who will prevail to face Arizona in the NCAA Tournament’s first round.

Vanderbilt vs. Wichita State Picks

Pete Fiutak

The Commodores can’t really score, but they can play defense. Wichita State will do it better in the play-in game. A real man would pick the Shockers to beat Arizona after beating Vandy and end up in the Sweet 16. I am not a real man.

Ray Crawford

The Commodores stumble into the First Four, survive against Wichita State and then finally fall to Arizona.

Shae Peppler

Vandy beats Wichita State in the best play-in game we’ve seen in looonnggg time.

Ken Bikoff

The Shockers will have to work to slip past Vandy, but their experience will prevail.

Jordan Cornette

Vanderbilt underachieved all year, but can they turn it on in the eleventh hour? Led by two veteran stars in Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker. They know how to win.

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