The NCAA tournament draw was unveiled Monday afternoon, keeping postseason hopes alive for two teams from New England.
While the local spotlight shines brightly on New Hampshire (automatic berth) and UMass (at-large bid), there are numerous locals to watch for on teams beyond the region.
The 36-team tournament features champions from 22 conferences, while another 14 were picked via at-large bids. They'll all convene in the Cary, North Carolina area for a bubble-like environment.
Before NCAA tournament games get underway, here are 10 New England natives to watch for on teams beyond the six states we call home. The vast majority have hometowns in Connecticut or Massachusetts.