No. 2 seed Miami will face No. 15 Pacific in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament in the East region.
Miami head coach James Larranaga has some experience in the Big Dance. In 2006 as head coach of George Mason, he and the No. 11 Patriots went on an improbable run to the Final Four.
The winner in this matchup in Austin, Texas on March 22 will face the winner of No. 7 Illinois and No. 10 Colorado in the third round.
Take a look at these capsule glances at the teams' 2012-2013 seasons and let us know who you predict will survive and advance.
Miami (FL)
Regular Season Record: 27-6
Conference Record: 15-3 (Atlantic Coast)
Conference Tournament Results: Won ACC Tournament
Top Players: Shane Larkin (Guard), Kenny Kadji (Forward/Center)
Top 25 Wins: Michigan State (#13), Duke (#1), North Carolina State (#19)
Worst Losses: Georgia Tech (71-69), Wake Forest (80-65)
RPI Ranking: 4Pacific
Regular Season Record: 22-12
Conference Record: 14-5 (Big West)
Conference Tournament Results: Won Big West Title
Top Players: Lorenzo McCloud (Giard)
Top 25 Wins: None
Worst Losses: Oral Roberts (69-67), Long Beach State (67-63)
RPI Ranking: 103