March Madness: NCAA Tournament teams prepare for first-round games gallery

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Montana freshman Mack Anderson dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Montana freshman Mack Anderson dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Florida freshman Isaiah Stokes dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Florida freshman Isaiah Stokes dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Montana freshman Kelby Kramer dabs as he dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Montana freshman Kelby Kramer dabs as he dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Montana senior Ahmaad Rorie dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Montana senior Ahmaad Rorie dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Montana senior Bobby Moorehead dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Montana senior Bobby Moorehead dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Montana junior Kendal Manuel runs the ball to the hoop during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Montana junior Kendal Manuel runs the ball to the hoop during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Montana freshman Mack Anderson dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Montana freshman Mack Anderson dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Montana senior Michael Oguine runs the ball up to the net during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Montana senior Michael Oguine runs the ball up to the net during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Montana senior Ahmaad Rorie dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Montana senior Ahmaad Rorie dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Montana freshman Ben Carter dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Montana freshman Ben Carter dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Montana freshman Eddy Egun runs a passing drill during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Montana freshman Eddy Egun runs a passing drill during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Montana senior Ahmaad Rorie shoots the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Montana senior Ahmaad Rorie shoots the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Florida senior Kevarrius Hayes shoots the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Florida senior Kevarrius Hayes shoots the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Florida freshman Isaiah Stokes dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Florida freshman Isaiah Stokes dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Florida freshman Isaiah Stokes dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Florida freshman Isaiah Stokes dunks the ball during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Florida senior Kevarrius Hayes hooks the ball into the basket during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Florida senior Kevarrius Hayes hooks the ball into the basket during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Florida sophomore guard Deaundrae Ballard drives the ball to the net during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Florida sophomore guard Deaundrae Ballard drives the ball to the net during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Florida freshman Isaiah Stokes puts the ball in the net during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Florida freshman Isaiah Stokes puts the ball in the net during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Florida sophomore Andrew Fava moves to the hoop during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Florida sophomore Andrew Fava moves to the hoop during open practice on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Plays run through shooting drills during Minnesota's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Minnesota will face Louisville in the first round on Thursday.
Plays run through shooting drills during Minnesota's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Minnesota will face Louisville in the first round on Thursday.
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Louisville Head Coah Chris Mack calls the team over to a huddle during Louisville's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Louisville Head Coah Chris Mack calls the team over to a huddle during Louisville's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Minnesota's Daniel Oturu shoots a lay-up during Minnesota's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Minnesota will face Louisville in the first round on Thursday.
Minnesota's Daniel Oturu shoots a lay-up during Minnesota's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Minnesota will face Louisville in the first round on Thursday.
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Michigan State's Xavier Tillman attempts a trick shot during Michigan State's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Michigan State's Xavier Tillman attempts a trick shot during Michigan State's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Bradley's Dwayne Lautier Ogunleye gives fives to people in the stands before Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bradley's Dwayne Lautier Ogunleye gives fives to people in the stands before Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur shoots a lay-up during Minnesota's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Minnesota will face Louisville in the first round on Thursday.
Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur shoots a lay-up during Minnesota's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Minnesota will face Louisville in the first round on Thursday.
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Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo encourages the team during Michigan State's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo encourages the team during Michigan State's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Bradley's Koch Bar shoots the ball during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bradley's Koch Bar shoots the ball during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Louisville's Akoy Agau and Steven Enoch laugh between practice drills during Louisville's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Louisville's Akoy Agau and Steven Enoch laugh between practice drills during Louisville's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Bradley's Antoine Pittman  shoots the ball during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bradley's Antoine Pittman shoots the ball during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Louisville's Steven Enoch shoot a lay-up during Louisville's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Louisville's Steven Enoch shoot a lay-up during Louisville's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Bradley Head Coach Brian Wardle talks to his team during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bradley Head Coach Brian Wardle talks to his team during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Michigan State's Jack Hoiberg shoots the ball during Michigan State's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Michigan State's Jack Hoiberg shoots the ball during Michigan State's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Minnesota's Daniel Oturu shoots the ball during Minnesota's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Minnesota will face Louisville in the first round on Thursday.
Minnesota's Daniel Oturu shoots the ball during Minnesota's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Minnesota will face Louisville in the first round on Thursday.
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Michigan State's Kenny Goins shoots the ball during Michigan State's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Michigan State's Kenny Goins shoots the ball during Michigan State's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Bradley's Koch Bar dunks the ball during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bradley's Koch Bar dunks the ball during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Michigan State's Nick Ward shoots the ball during Michigan State's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Michigan State's Nick Ward shoots the ball during Michigan State's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Bradley's Ja'Shon Henry shoots the ball during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bradley's Ja'Shon Henry shoots the ball during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Minnesota's Jordan Murphy shoots the ball during Minnesota's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Minnesota will face Louisville in the first round on Thursday.
Minnesota's Jordan Murphy shoots the ball during Minnesota's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Minnesota will face Louisville in the first round on Thursday.
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Louisville's Jordan Nwora  runs through a practice drill during Louisville's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Louisville's Jordan Nwora runs through a practice drill during Louisville's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Louisville's Jordan Nwora shoots the ball during Louisville's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Louisville's Jordan Nwora shoots the ball during Louisville's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Bradley's Antoine Pittman shoots the ball during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bradley's Antoine Pittman shoots the ball during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. dunks the ball during Michigan State's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. dunks the ball during Michigan State's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Bradley's Armon Brummett shoots the ball during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bradley's Armon Brummett shoots the ball during Bradley's open practice before the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
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