It's March Madness time again, and everyone from Nate Silver and ESPN to Las Vegas odds-makers spend hours calculating the chance of each college basketball team reaching each round, taking into account a composite of power rankings, pre-season rankings, the team's placement on the NCAA's 68-team S-curve, player injuries and geography. With all the spotlight on the teams and players, credit unions affiliated with the schools have a chance for big wins as well offering spirited loans and checking packages for students and alumni. Here are the top eight schools and their winning credit unions.

1. The Kentucky Wildcats are 31- 0 in the standings, making this school a winner even before the brackets are filled out. UKFCU with $553 million in asset offers student loans to help fill the gap federal aid can leave behind. They partner with other credit unions to form Credit Union Student Choice to offer low cost financing options. This student loan package offers lower loan rates, zero origination fees and more flexible repayment options.
2. Duke University: The Blue Devils are a team with a history of winning as their 28-3 record shouts this year. Their credit union, DUFCU, with $114 million in assets is fast on the court in giving a hand to their elite students, with a Graduate Student Assistance Program, (GSAP) a one-time loan up to $2500 for Graduate Students who receive a paycheck/stipend from Duke. 12-month term at 8.75% APR
3. The Virginia Cavaliers: The cavaliers are 28-2 going into March Madness as a team and UVA Community Credit Union with $698 million in assets is backing them by offering 'Additional College Planning Resources', for the 2014-15 academic year. UVA Community Credit Union will also award a $1,500 scholarship to a graduating senior from nearby high schools.
4. Villanova: Villanova is 29 – 2 and ComTrust Federal Credit Union takes pride in their association with Villanova University. The Villanova Wildcats have appeared in the NCAA Tournament 33 times, the 8th highest total in NCAA history. ComTrust, with $33 million in assets cheers them on by being a full service financial institution that offers a wide range of products from savings and checking accounts to full service lending and mortgage products.
5. Wisconsin Badgers:- Wisconsin is 28-3 and this team earned an invite to the Big Dance with a #1 seed in the Big Ten tournament and UW Credit Union with assets on $2 billion, offers a Campus Package that takes care of all banking needs quickly and easily and includes and checking account with no minimum balance and a Visa Student Credit Card.
6. Arizona Wildcats: The Wildcats are 28-3 and are encouraged by the extreme fan credit union, Hughes Federal Credit Union. The Ultimate Arizona Wildcat Fan promotion is held during football and basketball seasons. Members can win one of the season-long weekly prizes of a $100 Visa® Gift Card–and maybe even the exciting Grand Prize at season's end that includes skybox football tickets or courtside basketball seats, 58” TV, personalized jersey, autographed items, and much more. Hughes, with $766 million in assets, is also proud to sponsor of The University of Arizona® women's athletic department.
7. Gonzaga Men's Basketball: Gonzaga is 31-2 going in and Numerica Credit Union with more than $1 billion in assets, are showing off their “Bulldog Pride” with a Go Zags Checking and debit card. To celebrate Gonzaga's awesome season, any member with a checking account can upgrade to Go Zags card! Visit one of their Zag Zones (locations) before April 8.
8. Kansas: Kansas is 24-7 and Truity Credit Union (formerly KU Credit Union) is a proud Jayhawk supporter with free financial education and counseling services to members, including students.

No matter who wins the championship game, credit unions, students and university employees all come out on top.