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Monday, January 19, 2009

Final Four Prediction

After a few weeks of conference play, teams are starting to seperate themselves. If I had to predict a final four today, it would look like this:

Michigan State
North Carolina
Duke
Connecticut

Obvoiusly these are not very bold predictions, as all 4 teams are currnently in the top 10 and have a combined record of 63-6, but I really think that these 4 teams have seperated themselves. Michigan State is currently outrebounding opponents by 10 rebounds per game. Duke is only allow 60.6 PPG right now on with schedule that includes good teams such as Purdue, Michigan, Xavier, Davidson, and Georgetown. Connecticut is proving itself in the Big East, they are defending pretty well, and have 5 guys averaging double digits so far. North Carolina can push the ball and play at any pace and their talent alone makes them a final four candidate.

Some sleepers that i like at this point in time are:

Pittsburgh-Defends and Rebounds like crazy
Arizona State-Defend, well-coached, and have an All-American on the team
Louisville-Score easily, experienced, extremely talented, and well-coached
UCLA-With 3 straight trips, must include them until someone proves they can knock them off
Xavier-Sean Miller, defend well, and experienced team

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