Thomas Casale

No. 9 seeds went 3-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament last year

A No. 10 seed has knocked off a No. 7 seed in each of the last 16 men's tournaments, and this year's bracket provides ample opportunity for more mayhem

No. 11 seeds have combined for 61 first-round victories in the men's basketball tournament

The 12-5 matchup has been a common spot for tournament upsets, with the No. 12 seed knocking out the No. 5 seed 55 times all-time, and this year's bracket provides ample opportunity for more mayhem

A No. 15 seed has knocked off a No. 2 seed in three of the last four men's basketball tournaments, so teams again should be on upset alert this year

In the past seven years, No. 4 seeds have fallen victim to seven first-round upsets

A No. 16 seed has knocked off a No. 1 seed only twice in 156 opportunities but both instances occurred recently, and teams might need to be on upset alert again this year

A No. 14 seed has knocked off a No. 3 seed in two of the last four tournaments, and teams in particular should be on upset alert this year

3 Orange offseason directives

Returning Orange starter who could lose his spot: Christmas

Orange player to watch in 2012-13: Carter-Williams

Top Orange returning player in 2012-13: Triche

3 Worst Orange Moments of 2011-12

3 Top Orange Moments of 2011-12

Orange on attack with Sullinger sitting