#9 Wichita State vs. #1 Louisville 5:07 PM CT CBS
My pick: Louisville
I didn't even have Wichita State winning one game in the West Region, but they took out the top two seeds in the West, in beating Gonzaga and Ohio State, to reach their first Final Four. But Louisville is the top seed in the tournament for a reason, and their pressure defense overwhelmed Oregon and Duke in the Midwest Region. Key of the game is whether or not the Shockers can protect the ball against an overwhelming favorite and play physically enough to frustrate the Cardinals offensively. In the end, I think talent level difference is just too much, as my national championship pick advances to Monday.
#4 Syrcause vs. #4 Michigan 7:47 PM CT CBS
My pick: Michigan
Great match up in second game with national player of the year Trey Burke and the Wolverines taking on the stifling Syracuse 2-3 zone. The Orange advanced out of the East on the strength of that 2-3 zone, as they completely overwhelmed Indiana and Marquette. Key of this game will be whether Michigan can move the ball effectively and penetrate the zone to get open shots. Wolverines definitely have the shooters to break the zone in Nik Staukas, Tim Hardaway, and Burke. Key will be whether they can find them by swinging the ball from side to side and extending that zone. In the end, I think Michigan will be able to do that, and the Orange's lack of consistent offense ends their season.
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