Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is time to get the popcorn ready, as it is going to be a show. March Madness is finally back, and after an action packed regular season and conference tournmanets, everyone is excited to see who the new champ is.
Today you will read the top news and headlines heading into the tournament. My predictions will also be made, including upsets, Final Four Picks, and our champion.
Top Storylines To Watch For Heading Into The Tournament
1. Ty Lawson's Health. On paper North Carolina is the most talented team top to bottom, and my favorite to win the tournmane this year. The dream, however, lies on the health of Ty Lawson. The Tar Heels need Lawson at full strength to make a run. He says he is ready for the tournament, yet his bad health is to inconsistent for me. I need to see him healthy every year to be consistent.
2. The King Of Mid-Majors will disappoint once again. Over the years, we have seen the likes of Davidson and George Mason make a run. But why havent we seen the king of the mid-majors make a splash? Gonzaga, Butler, and Xavier have all disappointed us thus far.
Butler and Xavier can never make a big run past the Sweet 16 if that. Gonzaga has had the talent over the years, but never plays their best game in the tourney. I see the same shadow for them this year. Can they finally get over the hump?
3. Will The At-Largers Finally Be Successful? Each and every year the nation discusses which bubble teams sneak into the tourney. Yet, none of them seem to make a deep run into the tourney like the Mid-Majors.
This year, the likes of Michigan, Arizona, and Minnesota are upon us? The way they are seeded, once again I dont see any of these teams going far into the dance. How will they fare?
4. Duke will finally be heading back to The Big Show. After disappointment the last few years in the tournament, The Blue Devils are poised to make a run. Duke has a decent path to the tourney, however, everyone will have to play at their top game if they want to be serious contenders. Can they finally make it back to the Final Four?
5. Memphis is looking to prove the country wrong. After three back to back 25 striaght wins season, they sit at 31-3 with a number two seed! They have greatly improved with their defense from last year, and their reload has them of going deep into the tournament this year. Can Memphis live up to the pressure faced by us sports fans and make it back to the Title Game?
My Upsets This March Madness
Siena ( 9) vs Ohio State (8)
For the 2nd year in a row, the Saints from Siena look to get another win in tournament this time around. They will be lead by Kenny Hasbrouck and Edwin Ubiles. They match up pretty evenly at the guard positions.
Key: Alex Franklin and Ryan Rossiter will need to play well against the Buckeyes.
Prediction: Ohio St. overlooks the Saints, being overconfident, and loses 78-72.
Western Kentucky (12) vs Illinois ( 5)
The Hilltoppers are back in the dance this year, winning the Sun Belt Conference. They are led by A.J Slaughter, and Orlando Mendez-Valdez. They can sure use a good game out of Sergio Kerusch, being solid with both points and on the rebounding side.
Key: Will Illinois be mentally ready for their opening round game?
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