Jazz players optimistic about their former schools' chances

Several Utah Jazz players are closely following their former colleges in the NCAA Tournament. They are excited about the potential success of their teams. Kyle Filipowski, who played for Duke, shared his confidence in the Blue Devils' ability. He joked that they don't need his encouragement because they are already well-prepared. Duke advanced convincingly in their first game, winning by 44 points. Jordan Clarkson, a former Missouri player, was optimistic about his school's chances, stating they would win the championship. However, Missouri faced an upset and lost to Drake. Micah Potter, who played for Wisconsin, expressed belief in his team's strong performance. Wisconsin is a No. 3 seed and won against Montana, advancing to face BYU. Potter thinks they will perform well against any opponent. Oscar Tshiebwe, a former Kentucky player, is cheering for Arkansas due to his connection with coach John Calipari. However, he still supports Kentucky, which is on the opposite side of the tournament bracket. Walker Kessler, who played for Auburn, is very enthusiastic about their tournament run. Auburn easily won their first game and will face Creighton next. He also mentioned Florida's strong performance in the tournament. Overall, Jazz players are excited and hopeful for their former schools in March Madness.