[M T]

  As long as Stanford is a one seed or a two seed and avoids South Carolina's bracket, I think they have a very good chance of making the Final Four.

Why the caveats?  I fixed it for you.  It isn't guaranteed, but I think a "very good chance" is there, even if we play South Carolina or UConn or any other top team.

81alum, we can just simplify the requirement:  Barring a disaster of 1998 proportions, Stanford should make the tourney.   Stanford just needs to win its last game of the year.

[M T]

  As long as Stanford is a one seed or a two seed and avoids South Carolina's bracket, I think they have a very good chance of making the Final Four.

Why the caveats?  I fixed it for you.  It isn't guaranteed, but I think a "very good chance" is there, even if we play South Carolina or UConn or any other top team.

81alum, we can just simplify the requirement:  Barring a disaster of 1998 proportions, Stanford should make the tourney.   Stanford just needs to win its last game of the year.