When March 1st hits, means it’s time for College Basketball and March Madness. After last years’ cancellations, this year seems to be on the verge of more exciting buzzer beaters, close calls and of course the always pretty, “Cinderella” story. After a season of a dominating top four rotation, Championship week will determine the final outcome. Here are some predictions.
My favorite and top #1 overall seed is the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The “Zags” have dominated this season with few teams even coming close to challenging this squad. Lead by the Freshman phenom Jalen Suggs, the “Bulldogs” have a legitimate shot to run the table all the through to the Final Four and a National Championship. This team is that good, they’re balanced on both ends of the floor and have a Star in Jalen Suggs.
I know there are many Ohio State Alums’ that will not agree with this but after a tough loss to Michigan State; followed up by a decisive loss to Iowa; Puts the Buckeye’s in a #2 seed in my Bracket. The “Fighting Illini” has beaten Wisconsin twice this year and lost a close game to Ohio State earlier in the season. With a rematch circled on Saturday against Ohio State and a Huge Game Tuesday against another Big Ten Rival, Michigan. Illinois has a chance to make their case.
Former Fab-Five member Head Coach Juwan Howard deserves a lot of credit for getting the Wolverines back into National Recognition once again. Michigan has all the tools necessary to contend for a #1 seed and a shot at a National Title. They have what the Tournament requires, great shooting and an inside presence with Hunter Dickinson and Franz Wagner who can also stretch the floor at times. The Defense will be the question for them, moving forward in tourney.
I know they just lost to Kansas but that is the blemish on their season thus far. The Baylor Bears have been winning if you haven’t noticed, against top 25 teams all season. They run the floor at times better than any team in the Nation. They’re athletic on the wings with multiple Guard play; Jared Butler, Macio Teague, Davion Mitchell and Adam Flager can all play. With big games remaining on their schedule against Oklahoma State, West Virginia and Texas Tech. We’ll know just how solidified the Bears are.
Can’t Believe It: They Are Out?
It’s been a tough year for Coach K and the Duke Blue Devils. Feels like forever since a Coach K team hasn’t been able to close out games, which has been the case all season for Duke. Losing close games against Miami; Michigan State; Notre Dame and most recently Louisville.
Coach John Calipari has had his fair share of One and Done Superstars. This is one of those seasons that it just didn’t gel together. Hopefully, they all stay because the kids are not ready.
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