Montana Could Break Your Bracket

Raphielle Johnson from NBC Sports has put together a list of top mid-major teams who could break your bracket... among those five listed is Montana.

5) Montana (16-4, 12-0 Big Sky)

The Grizzlies had to navigate much of their non-conference slate without the services of senior guard Will Cherry due to a broken foot. But with the reigning Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year back in the fold Montana has the best tandem in the conference in Cherry and junior Kareem Jamar. Inside senior Mathias Ward averages a team-high 15.2 points per game, with the versatile Jamar being the team’s best rebounder.

With a two-game lead over Weber State the Grizzlies are in good position to grab home court for the conference tournament, something that served them well in getting to the NCAA tournament last season. With Cherry out other players gained valuable experience, and that could work out in Montana’s favor at the end of the year.

Johnson also lists Weber State in the "other teams to consider" section.

To me, I think either team could win a game in the NCAA Tournament. They both have the talent and the experience to make a little noise. It will be a fun race to watch.

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