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I picked Wisconsin in the pool, but I see that ESPN is going with the Badgers too. I'll stick with W, but am afraid of the ESPN curse.
I believe the emotional high that Wisconsin is on now from the Kentucky will actually deflate them a bit for motivation against Duke. It was like the Championship for Winconsin beating Kentucky. I feel that Duke is still hungry enough to take this. Guessing Duke but what do I know.
The spread is Wisconsin -1 right now but that could change.
This is a tough one to call. I thought Duke would win easy and that the other game would be a pick-em.
Now I have the same feeling for this final game, a coin toss.
I'll go with my heart and say Wisconsin by a hair. Should be a great watch.
This is a tough one to call. I thought Duke would win easy and that the other game would be a pick-em.
Now I have the same feeling for this final game, a coin toss.
I'll go with my heart and say Wisconsin by a hair. Should be a great watch.
Perhaps Duke is a little let down they don't have an opportunity to prevent Kentucky from going to 40-0. Not to mention Duke has already beaten Wisconsin this season. They shouldn't even have to do it again.
Since I did pick the Championship matchup in my pool, I have Duke beating Wisconsin. I think Duke will keep Kaminsky working on the defensive end with a steady dose of Okafor early and often in the game. Any little foul trouble on Kaminsky, makes it tough on W.
But, despite that, I will be rooting for Wisconsin.
But, despite that, I will be rooting for Wisconsin.
Rooting for Wisconsin but I think Duke wins. Justice Winslow could be the difference and may be a better player than Okafor in the tournament so far. Hayes will probably draw him on D or Dekker and those guys will have their hands full with him. I do fully expect Wisconsin to be in the game and this one will be decided in the last two minutes.
I doubt either team lets down, It's the national championship, for goodness sake.
As for the game, both teams have improved since their December tilt, which seems like eons ago. Duke has probably improved more as their three freshman starters are now NBA players. As for matchups, it could come down to whether Wisconsin's guards can stay in front of the Duke backcourt players. That's a tough assignment. Winslow did a fantastic job on Dekker in the first game. Can he do it again? Also, I like Duke's knack for getting to the free-throw line. Some complain that Duke get all the calls; I just think Coach K values that part of the game and teaches his players how to draw fouls. Plus, Duke has been playing fantastic defense in the tournament.
All of those factors would suggest a Duke blowup. But I'll be rooting for the Badgers, and think they will keep it close. Overall, it's been a great tournament. Let's hope we get an exciting final game.
As for the game, both teams have improved since their December tilt, which seems like eons ago. Duke has probably improved more as their three freshman starters are now NBA players. As for matchups, it could come down to whether Wisconsin's guards can stay in front of the Duke backcourt players. That's a tough assignment. Winslow did a fantastic job on Dekker in the first game. Can he do it again? Also, I like Duke's knack for getting to the free-throw line. Some complain that Duke get all the calls; I just think Coach K values that part of the game and teaches his players how to draw fouls. Plus, Duke has been playing fantastic defense in the tournament.
All of those factors would suggest a Duke blowup. But I'll be rooting for the Badgers, and think they will keep it close. Overall, it's been a great tournament. Let's hope we get an exciting final game.
Rooting hard for Duke but I just have a sinking feeling that Wisconsin is going to win. How Duke defends Dekker and Kaminsky could decide the game. Either way, it should be a classic. That said, I'm still disappointed that Wisconsin ruined my dream UK-Duke championship game, the two teams I've felt were the best in college basketball for the majority of the season.
This post was edited on 4/6 6:54 PM by shu09
This post was edited on 4/6 6:54 PM by shu09
Well the Badgers have beaten two of them and hopefully by the end of the night all three.
On, Wisconsin!
On, Wisconsin!
Just because you beat a team in one game doesn't make you a better team. The best team doesn't always win. All of the performance metrics have Kentucky as the best team, as do most fans and experts who watch college basketball with a knowledgeable eye.
This post was edited on 4/6 7:18 PM by shu09
This post was edited on 4/6 7:18 PM by shu09
Who Dookie V and the ESPN guys. It's obvious the "knowledgeable" fans and pundits have picked the blue bloods. Wisconsin is not the story that they want. Lunch pail kids never make a good story. Off to the game. Enjoy Duke and
On, Wisconsin!
On, Wisconsin!
Maybe the NCAA should just do away with its men's basketball tournament, and award the championship to the team with the best performance metrics. No one cares about that March Madness nonsense anyway (TV ratings be damned).
This post was edited on 4/6 7:55 PM by JIMSOULS
Wisconsin-Kentucky TV ratings
This post was edited on 4/6 7:55 PM by JIMSOULS
Wisconsin-Kentucky TV ratings
