The 2015 iteration of the Sweet 16 looks familiar. 

There's the old guard regardless of seed, such as Michigan State and Louisville. There are perennial powerhouses such as Kentucky and Duke. "They're not supposed to be here" teams such as UCLA are in attendance, as are budding programs such as Wichita State.

In other words, fans need to practice the sick voice to call off work, dial the babysitter and hit the store for calorie-laden snacks—the Sweet 16 comes just once a year and will once again deliver.

Below, let's take a look at the critical factors surrounding the two-day event.

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