2010 Final Four Picks

Saturday, April 3

#5 vs. #5 5:07 PM CT CBS

My pick: Butler

I didn't even have Butler winning one game in the West Region, but after advancing to the Regional, they took out both #1 Syracuse and #2 Kansas State, they have made me a believer. Michigan State, meanwhile, won the tough Midwest Region, beating Cinderella Northern Iowa and outlasting Tennessee in the Regional. Butler's defense is what won them the West Region, and look for the Bulldogs to try to control the tempo of the game, and rely on their defense to advance them into the championship. Look for Michigan State to pick up the tempo to try to counter.

#2 vs. #1 7:47 PM CT CBS

My pick: West Virginia

The Mountaineers upset #1 Kentucky in the East Region Final by effectively using its 1-3-1 zone to disrupt the Wildcats' bigs. Duke, meanwhile, out battled Baylor in the South Region Final, by dominating the boards and getting timely shots from Nolan Smith. I had West Virginia in the championship final at the beginning of the tournament and I'm sticking with them. Da'Sean Butler will be the best player on the court and if the Mountaineers can close out on the Duke three-point shooters and control the glass, they will advance.

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