Which team seeded 4 or lower has the best chance to make a deep run?

Kumar: I am excited for No. 7 seed Missouri and No. 6 seed Texas A&M. Both teams are super scrappy and they can really rattle higher-ranked opponents. Remember Texas A&M beating Texas at Gregory Gymnasium in an enthralling five-setter in October? Missouri has really surprised me this year. Setter Marina Crownover, who transferred from Texas, has really thrived in Missouri. She played a key role in Missouri's five-set win against Texas earlier this season. If any team can cause upsets in the tournament, it'd be these two for me.

McPeak: Minnesota has battled injuries all year long, but it's capable of matching up against any team in the country when it's healthy. Melani Shaffmaster is really good and Lydia Grote, Julia Hanson, and Mckenna Wucherer are a dangerous three-headed monster for the Golden Gophers.

Georgia Tech can be a dangerous team when it's serving well and playing its style of defense. The Yellow Jackets have many experienced players who are ready for a big breakthrough in the bracket.

USC was one of the best blocking teams in the Big Ten. If they can minimize errors, I think they can upset some teams.

Oregon is a team that is dangerous offensively. If it's able to pass and get its hitters good looks, and it can match up with lots of strong teams. Try to stop Onee Ofoegbu or Mimi Colyer when they are hot. I dare you!

Voepel: If No. 6 seed USC gets past an expected second-round matchup against No. 3 Texas in Penn State's quarter of the bracket, the Trojans may ride that momentum all the way to a regional final matchup against the Nittany Lions.

In Pitt's quarter of the draw, No. 6 seed Minnesota and No. 7 seed Missouri could make it to a Sweet 16 showdown.