UNC - Their defense has been outstanding, and Hansbrough is as good as advertised (duh). THey’ve been dominant all year, and it continues.
KU – Again, great defense. The one thing I see with them is that their athleticism is so good that the seem to take a lot of off-balanced, fade-away, arobatic shots, when a better positioned shot would do. They shut down Curry (9 of 25 shooting) and yet were in a tight game. Either Davidson’s defense was much better than anyone thought, or Kansas just did not prepare (or have the skill) on how to pass out of double-teams.
The UNC-KU matchup is an interesting one given both schools’ history and Williams coaching against the program he built up. I pick UNC.
Memphis – Well, the media keeps pickig against them and talking about free throws, and Memphis keeps blowing folks out. They are the most athletic team left. I dig Memphis. They completely overwhelmed Texas, a very good team. Rose is just out of this world, he goes sky high for a defensive rebound and then pushes it the length of the floor, past all defenders, and then slams it home. It seems to do whatever the heck he wants to do. NBA, here he comes.
UCLA – Another athletic team. I’m not too impressed with their guard play lately in the tournament. Love has been outstanding.
Memphis - UCLA – I pick Memphis, but like many folks I would like to see Love v. Hansbrough, but I just ain’t all that impressed with UCLA as compared to the other 3 teams, even though they are very good.
1st time ever all #1 seeds have made it to the final four. Should be a good one.
BTW, anyone not following the NBA is missing out on some exciting basketball.