Tony Bleill breaks down how every seed has fared in NCAA tournament play since it expanded to 64 teams in 1985

No. 1

Overall record: 328-82

NCAA champions: Indiana (1987), UNLV (1990), Duke (1992, 2001), North Carolina (1993, 2005), Arkansas (1994), UCLA (1995), Kentucky (1996), Connecticut (1999), Michigan State (2000), Maryland (2002), Florida (2007), Kansas (2008)

Best No. 1 of all time: Duke (1992). Bobby Hurley, Christian Laettner and Grant Hill formed the nucleus of a two-loss team that earned its second straight NCAA title.

Best thing about being a No. 1: Prestige. Bragging rights. And free beer at the campus tavern of your choice.

Worst thing about being a No. 1: The equipment manager has to make sure the white uniforms are ready every night.

No. 2

Overall record: 231-92

NCAA champions: Louisville (1986), Duke (1991), Kentucky (1998), Connecticut (2004)

Best No. 2 of all time: Louisville (1986). The frontline of Pervis "Never Nervous" Ellison, Billy Thompson and Herb Crook dominated Duke (and center Jay Bilas) in the final.

Best thing about being a No. 2: You're the favorite team of Avis. (Kids, go ask your dad.)

Worst thing about being a No. 2: Pressure. Fail to advance to – at the very least – the regional final, and your coach will have his realtor on speed dial.

No. 3

Overall record: 175-93

NCAA champions: Michigan (1989), Syracuse (2003), Florida (2006)

Best No. 3 of all time: Michigan (1989). Remember when the Big Ten was, like, good? You might recall that another Big Ten team was in the Final Four that season.

Best thing about being a No. 3: Babe Ruth, Joe Montana and Dale Earnhardt were 3s, and they weren't too shabby.

Worst thing about being a No. 3: Not much. There's basically no difference between being a 2 and a 3.

No. 4

Overall record: 143-95

NCAA champions: Arizona (1997)

Best No. 4 of all time: Arizona (1997). Lute Olson had a reputation for being bounced out prematurely on a consistent basis until Miles Simon, Mike Bibby and Co. took over.

Best thing about being a No. 4: Under the current system, the top four seeds are protected in terms of geography when placed in the bracket, limiting travel.

Worst thing about being a No. 4: Everyone – including your immediate family – will pick you to lose to the No. 1 seed in the regional finals, so get used to it.

No. 5

Overall record: 111-96

NCAA champions: None

Best No. 5 of all time: Indiana (2002). Surely, you remember this team. In the Final Four, the Mike Davis-coached team defeated Kelvin Sampson-led Oklahoma 73-64. Funny how fate works, huh?

Best thing about being a No. 5: Your second round game – against a well-matched No. 4 or a Cinderella No. 13 – is sure to be a spotlight game on CBS.

Worst thing about being a No. 5: It's arguably the hardest road to the Final Four. You have to beat an upset-minded 12, then a 4, then a 1, then a 2.

No. 6

Overall record: 199-95

NCAA champions: Kansas (1988)

Best No. 6 of all time: Kansas (1988). They'll forever be known as "Danny and the Miracles," sloughing off 11 regular-season losses thanks to star Danny Manning and coach Larry Brown.

Best thing about being a No. 6: You carry the cache of the underdog even though you've been seeded ahead of 40 other teams. Even with a storied tradition, the Jayhawks weren't expected by anyone to cut down the nets.

Worst thing about being a No. 6: Not everyone has Danny Manning circa 1988.

No. 7

Overall record: 84-96

NCAA champions: None

Best No. 7 of all time: West Virginia (2005). The Mountaineers came within one overtime period of reaching the Final Four, losing to Louisville.

Best thing about being a No. 7: You're not a favorite, but you're not an underdog, either. No. 7s are the perfect under-the-radar teams.

Worst thing about being a No. 7: The inferiority complex you face, knowing that a No. 8 has won a title but never a No. 7.

No. 8

Overall record: 64-95

NCAA champions: Villanova (1985)

Best No. 8 of all time: Duh.

Best thing about being a No. 8: You can always use Villanova as a rallying cry.

Worst thing about being a No. 8: If manage to get past a fairly equal opponent in the opener, you get the joy of facing a No. 1 in the second round. Enjoy your stay.

No. 9

Overall record: 56-96

NCAA champions: None

Best No. 9 of all time: Boston College (1994). The only No. 9 to reach a regional final, the Eagles dumped top-seeded and defending champ North Carolina in the second round.

Best thing about being a No. 9: The first round game is eminently winnable. That's about it.

Worst thing about being a No. 9: Mediocrity, thy name is No. 9.

No. 10

Overall record: 61-96

NCAA champions: None

Best No. 10 of all time: LSU (1987). It took the eventual champs, Indiana, to knock out Dale Brown's crew, which had underachieved much of the season to fall this low.

Best thing about being a No. 10: Double-digit seeds tend to capture the imagination of the media and public.

Worst thing about being a No. 10: Given the parity in today's game, a No. 10 is just about as good as a No. 7.

No. 11

Overall record: 47-96

NCAA champions: None

Best No. 11 of all time: George Mason (2006). For years to come, George Mason will be the gold standard for Cinderella teams.

Best thing about being a No. 11: See George Mason. That's all the confidence you need.

Worst thing about being a No. 11: See George Mason. Expectations come with a price.

No. 12

Overall record: 48-96

NCAA champions: None

Best No. 12 of all time: Missouri (2002). Well, looks like Quin Snyder has a legacy after all. The Tigers are the only 12 to reach a regional final.

Best thing about being a No. 12: It's an annual launching pad for Cinderella. Consider: Since the field expanded in 1985, only three tournaments have not featured a 12 upsetting a 5 in the first round.

Worst thing about being a No. 12: Dick Vitale, Jay Bilas and Seth Davis actually expect you to post a major upset in the first round. Good luck with that.

No. 13

Overall record: 24-96

NCAA champions: None

Best No. 13 of all time: Valparaiso (1998). The reason? Two words: Homer Drew.

Best thing about being a No. 13: There's a reasonable chance – given how frequently a 12 beats a 5 – that you could face a 12 in the second round.

Worst thing about being a No. 13: Ever heard of triskaidekaphobia? (It's the fear of the number 13.)

No. 14

Overall record: 17-96

NCAA champions: None

Best No. 14 of all time: Cleveland State (1986). The Mouse McFadden-led team stunned Indiana 83-79 and St. Joseph's 75-69 to become the first 14 to reach the regionals.

Best thing about being a No. 14: It beats playing in the NIT.

Worst thing about being a No. 14: Most fans couldn't even identify your school's nickname.

No. 15

Overall record: 4-96

NCAA champions: None

Best No. 15 of all time: Santa Clara (1993). The Broncos knocked off Arizona 64-61 behind a guard by the name of Steve Nash.

Best thing about being a No. 15: It's better than being a 16.

Worst thing about being a No. 15: CBS isn't wild about those 2 vs. 15 blowouts, so you're likely playing at noon somewhere in front of a few dozen fans who are more interested in their lunch than the game in front of them.

No. 16

Overall record: 0-96

NCAA champions: None

Best No. 16 of all time: Princeton (1989). You probably remember the game: Georgetown 50, Princeton 49 – the closest a 16 has ever come to March glory. John Thompson still has nightmares about Pete Carril and backdoor layups.

Best thing about being a No. 16: It means never having to say you're sorry.

Worst thing about being a No. 16: You're checking out of the hotel before you've even had a chance to hit the indoor pool.