Let’s Get Ready To…BBall???

Today is the day the final four becomes 2, the first match up is (2) Michigan St. vs. (1) UConn in Motown.  This game is going to be the best of the day, in my estimation, simply because MSU is playing close to home and Tom Izzo has, as my STJ would say, “playing their BALLS off!”.  Don’t get me wrong, Uconn isn’t going to be a push over by any means, they have honestly played solid through the whole tournament and then there is always big # 34 Hasheem Thabeet with his 12 foot wing span (slight exaggeration) guarding the paint and that is a big task to get by for anyone balls on or off. 

I beleiev this game will be won or lost at the 3 point line for MSU and if they can shoot 50% like they did against #1 Louisville last week, they look pretty good in this game.  As for UConn, defense is the key, with Thabeet always a block waiting to happen its not the paint they have to be concerned about but the perimeter and they also need a consistent scorer to keep up with Izzo and the boys.

The second match up is this years cinderella (4) Villanova vs. (1) North Carolina.  I truly believe this is where the luck stops for Villanova because UNC is such a complete team and they are just too seasoned.  One thing I know for sure “Psycho T” doesn’t want to go into the NBA without taking his team to a championship plus it wouldn’t hurt his draft status.

The key to win for Villanova to win today would have to be getting Hansbrough in foul trouble early and hold Danny Green to minimal scoring and contain Ty Lawson on the perimeter, GOOD LUCK.  Villanova had 4 guys in double digit scoring last game and I venturing to say they’ll need that AND more tonight.

Something for the people in the pool to consider, if MSU wins tonight, Erica’s Picks will win the pool and if they don’t, Butch McCrae will win the tickets. 

Peace!